Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 18, 2025

At FormulaWars.com ("we", "us", or "our"), accessible from https://www.formulawars.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Account Information

  • Email address (required to register and log in)
  • Account credentials (securely stored)
  • Login method (e.g., email or third-party provider)

b. Usage Data

  • Problems solved and progress made
  • Time spent on exercises
  • Interaction history and performance analytics

c. User Content

  • Custom solutions you submit
  • Metadata related to those submissions

d. Device and Technical Data

  • IP address, browser type, device type
  • Referrer URL and access times

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as government ID numbers, payment details, or geolocation) at this time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve the Site's functionality
  • Track your learning progress
  • Personalize your experience
  • Monitor system performance and detect abuse
  • Communicate important updates or account-related notices

In the future, if we offer paid subscriptions, billing information will be collected via a secure third-party processor.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data only in the following limited cases:

  • Service Providers: We may use third-party services (e.g., login providers, analytics) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to legal requests.

4. Third-Party Logins (Planned)

In the future, you may be able to sign in using third-party platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook). When you do, you grant us access to certain account information (e.g., email) as permitted by that platform's privacy settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session
  • Analyze usage patterns (via tools like Google Analytics)
  • Improve the Site's performance

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account and activity data as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time, at which point your personal data will be removed or anonymized within a reasonable period.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request a copy of your personal data

To make a request, contact us at support@formulawars.com.

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 (or the age of digital consent in your region). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date. If the changes are material, we will notify users (e.g., via email or notice on the Site).

11. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to this policy, contact us via email at support@formulawars.com