CapLab — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 10, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

• Username and display name
• Email address
• Password (hashed)
• Profile picture (optional)

1.2 Payment Information

CapLab is currently free to use — we do not charge any fees to create or join a league. If we introduce paid features in the future, payments will be processed securely by third-party payment processors, and we will not store your full credit or debit card numbers.

1.3 Gameplay & Usage Data

• League creation and membership
• Weekly team selections
• Player budgets, values, and scoring
• Leaderboard ranking
• Game history and logs

1.4 Firebase Analytics & Technical Data

We use Google Firebase for:

• Analytics
• Crash reporting
• Authentication
• Usage tracking

Firebase may collect:

• Device identifiers
• IP address
• OS and browser details
• Session duration and interactions
• Crash logs

1.5 Communications

• Email (verification codes, weekly lineup reminders, account notices)
• Support messages

1.6 Cookies & Web Tracking

We use:

• Cookies
• Local storage
• Similar tracking technologies

Used for login sessions, preferences, analytics, and — on public, signed-out pages — ad delivery and personalization via Google AdSense.

You can control ad personalization for your Google account at Google Ads Settings.

2. How We Use the Information

We use your information to:

• Operate the Service and manage accounts
• Maintain league features
• Provide authentication
• Calculate weekly scores and leaderboards
• Send important notifications or reminders
• Improve performance using analytics
• Prevent fraud, cheating, and abusive behavior
• Comply with legal requirements

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

3.1 Service Providers

• Firebase (Google)
• Email delivery platforms
• Google AdSense (on public, signed-out pages only)

3.2 Other Users

Visible to others:

• Username
• Display name
• Profile picture
• League participation
• Leaderboard rank

3.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information where required by:

• Law
• Legal process
• Safety concerns

3.4 Business Transfers

In mergers or acquisitions, user data may be transferred.

4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the following rights:

4.1 Right to Know

Request details on:

• Personal information collected
• Categories of sources
• Purposes
• Sharing practices

4.2 Right to Delete

Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal requirements).

4.3 Right to Correct

Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

4.4 Right to Opt Out of "Selling" or "Sharing"

We do not sell personal information. We may "share" data for analytics (e.g., Firebase). Opt out by contacting us: https://cap-lab.app/contact-us

4.5 Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information

CapLab does not collect sensitive personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.

4.6 Non-Discrimination

We do not discriminate based on privacy requests.

5. Data Retention

We retain data as long as necessary to:

• Operate the Service
• Provide support
• Meet legal obligations

Users may request deletion at any time.

6. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 (or higher where required). We do not knowingly collect data from such users.

7. Security

We use safeguards including:

• Encrypted transmission
• Secure storage
• Hashed passwords
• Limited data access

No system is completely secure.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests: