Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

PicksLeaderboard ("we," "our," or "us") operates as a sports prediction analytics platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Nature of Our Service

PicksLeaderboard is a sports prediction analytics and tracking platform. We are NOT a gambling, betting, or wagering service. We provide tools for users to:

Record and track their personal sports predictions
View statistical analysis of prediction performance
Access publicly available market reference data for statistical calculations
Compare their prediction accuracy with other users through leaderboards

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide to us, including but not limited to:

Name and username
Email address
Account credentials
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

2.2 Prediction Data

We collect and store your sports prediction records, including:

Sports predictions and picks you submit
Prediction timestamps and results
Performance metrics and statistical data
Your position and ranking on leaderboards

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we may automatically collect:

IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Usage data and analytics
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF YOUR DATA

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE: By using PicksLeaderboard, you acknowledge and agree that:

Your prediction records, performance statistics, username, and ranking may be publicly displayed on our leaderboards and throughout the platform.
When you achieve high rankings, your data may appear on public leaderboards visible to all users and website visitors.
Your prediction history and performance metrics may be used for platform analytics and comparative statistics.
If you do NOT consent to the public display of your prediction data and performance statistics, you must NOT use this platform.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our prediction analytics services
To process your subscription payments for premium data access
To calculate and display performance statistics and rankings
To generate leaderboards and comparative analytics
To improve and optimize our platform
To communicate with you about service updates
To detect and prevent fraudulent activity
To comply with legal obligations

5. Market Reference Data

Our platform utilizes publicly available market odds data and statistical reference information for the sole purpose of calculating prediction accuracy metrics and performance statistics. This data is used exclusively for analytical and statistical purposes to help users track their prediction performance. We do not facilitate, encourage, or support any gambling or betting activities.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:

Payment Processing: Stripe and PayPal process subscription payments for premium data access. We do not store your complete payment card information.
Analytics: Google Analytics helps us understand how users interact with our platform.
Hosting and Infrastructure: Our platform is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and maintain user sessions. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and review your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your account and data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt-out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

Please note that deleting your account will remove your data from public leaderboards, but historical statistical data may be retained in anonymized form for platform analytics.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. We may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes or to comply with legal obligations, even after account closure.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: yuanwingboy@gmail.com

Address: 123 Business Plaza, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701, United States

By using PicksLeaderboard, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our platform immediately.