Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to CFB Fantasy ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our fantasy football platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access or use our service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name. We use OAuth providers (Google) for authentication, which means we do not store your passwords. Your authentication credentials are securely managed by these third-party providers.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you interact with our platform, including your team selections, player preferences, and platform usage patterns. This data helps us improve our services and provide a better user experience.

Cookies

We currently do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies. If we implement cookies in the future, we will update this privacy policy and notify users accordingly. Our platform uses session-based authentication through NextAuth.js, which may use secure HTTP-only cookies for session management only.

Data Security

We take data security seriously. Your information is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

  • All data is stored in a secure PostgreSQL database hosted on Supabase
  • We use encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data transmission
  • Authentication is handled through secure OAuth providers - we never store your passwords
  • Database access is protected by Row Level Security (RLS) policies
  • We follow the principle of least privilege - only necessary data is collected

We do not collect or store sensitive private information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, or other financial data. We only collect the minimum information necessary to provide our fantasy football platform services.

Data Sources and API Usage

CFB Fantasy uses publicly available college football data from the CollegeFootballData.com API (CFBD API). This API provides:

  • Player roster information (names, positions, teams, physical attributes)
  • Game statistics and scores
  • Team information and schedules
  • Historical performance data

All data obtained from the CFBD API is used solely for the purpose of providing fantasy football projections, statistics, and team management features. We do not redistribute or resell this data. The CFBD API is a third-party service, and their terms of service and privacy policies apply to the data they provide.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our fantasy football platform
  • Manage your account and team rosters
  • Generate player projections and statistics
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Communicate with you about your account or our services
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

NCAA and Copyright Disclaimer

CFB Fantasy is an independent side project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), any college or university, or any professional sports organization.

This platform is:

  • Not for profit - This is a personal project created for educational and entertainment purposes
  • Not commercial - We do not generate revenue from this platform
  • Fair use - We use publicly available statistical data and player information for fantasy sports purposes, which we believe constitutes fair use

All player names, team names, and statistical data are used for informational and fantasy sports purposes only. We do not claim ownership of any NCAA, college, or university trademarks, logos, or copyrighted material. If you believe any content on our platform infringes on your rights, please contact us immediately.

The statistical data and player information displayed on this platform are derived from publicly available sources and are used solely for the purpose of providing fantasy football projections and statistics. We make no claims to ownership of this data.

Gambling and Wagering Disclaimer

WARNING: CFB Fantasy does not condone, support, or facilitate gambling or wagering of any kind.

This platform is designed for entertainment and educational purposes only. CFB Fantasy is a fantasy sports platform that allows users to create virtual teams and compete based on player performance statistics. We do not:

  • Facilitate or process any form of monetary wagering or betting
  • Provide odds, betting lines, or gambling-related information
  • Encourage or promote gambling activities
  • Accept payments for gambling or wagering purposes

Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws regarding gambling and wagering in their jurisdiction. CFB Fantasy assumes no responsibility for any illegal gambling activities conducted by users. If you have a gambling problem, please seek help from appropriate resources.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to delete your account, you may do so through the settings page, and we will delete your personal information in accordance with our data retention policies.

Statistical and game data obtained from the CFBD API may be retained for historical analysis and to maintain the integrity of fantasy league records, but this data does not contain personally identifiable information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your account and personal data
  • Opt out of certain data collection practices (where applicable)
  • Export your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the settings page or by accessing your account settings.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through your account settings or by accessing the platform's support features.

Additional Legal Protections

Limitation of Liability

CFB Fantasy is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from your use of our platform, including but not limited to incorrect projections, data inaccuracies, or platform downtime.

User Responsibility

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities that occur under their account. Users agree to use the platform in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services (OAuth providers, Supabase, CollegeFootballData.com API). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. Please review their respective privacy policies.

By using CFB Fantasy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.