Privacy Policy

Welcome to GTUNIT. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our gaming tournament platform at gtunit.com (the "Platform").

By accessing or using GTUNIT, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Platform.

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Platform:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you create an account, we collect personal information including your email address, username, full name, gender, date of birth, and country. If you choose to sign up using third-party services (Google, Twitch, or X/Twitter), we receive basic profile information from those platforms as permitted by your privacy settings.

2.2 User-Generated Content

We collect content you create on the Platform, including tournament chat messages, game result verification materials (screenshots, images, or other proof of results), and any blog posts or images you may upload in the future.

2.3 Transaction Information

When you purchase GTUnit coins or participate in paid tournaments, we collect transaction data including the amount of coins purchased, tournament entry fees, and cryptocurrency payment information processed through our payment providers (NowPayments and Binance Pay). We do not store your complete cryptocurrency wallet details.

2.4 Usage and Technical Information

We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our Platform, including IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and tournament participation history.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account and provide access to Platform features
• To process tournament registrations, track participation, and distribute prizes in GTUnit coins
• To facilitate communication between tournament participants through chat functionality
• To process and verify coin purchases and withdrawals
• To organize and manage gaming tournaments, including those hosted by you or other users
• To verify game results and resolve disputes
• To display advertisements and partner with sponsors
• To improve Platform functionality, user experience, and develop new features
• To send you important updates about your account, tournaments, and Platform changes
• To ensure Platform security and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including Cloudflare (security and hosting), Amazon SES (email delivery), NowPayments and Binance Pay (payment processing), Google Search Console (website analytics), and future advertising partners.

4.2 Tournament Participants and Public Information

Your username, tournament participation, and game results may be visible to other users. Chat messages within tournament rooms are visible to other participants in that specific tournament or match.

4.3 Streaming and Content Partners

When you participate in tournaments that are streamed on YouTube or Twitch, your username and gameplay may be broadcast publicly. For collaborative streaming events with GTUNIT, your participation may be featured on our official channels.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.5 Business Transfers

If GTUNIT is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security infrastructure includes:

• Cloudflare security services to protect against DDoS attacks and unauthorized access
• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure cryptocurrency payment processing through trusted third-party providers
• Regular security assessments and updates to our systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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

6.1 Access and Portability

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of that information.

6.2 Correction

You can update your account information at any time through your account settings. You may also request that we correct inaccurate information.

6.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and personal information, subject to certain exceptions where we are required to retain information for legal or operational purposes.

6.4 Objection and Restriction

You may object to certain processing of your information or request that we restrict processing in specific circumstances.

6.5 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. You will still receive transactional and account-related communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for Platform functionality, including authentication and session management
• Analytics Cookies: Used with Google Search Console to understand how users interact with our Platform
• Advertising Cookies: May be used in the future to deliver relevant advertisements

7.2 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some Platform features.

GTUNIT operates from Cameroon and serves users globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

By using our Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to Cameroon and other countries where we or our service providers operate. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

GTUNIT is available to users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our Platform or provide any personal information.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Users between 13 and 18 should have parental or guardian permission before using the Platform.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.