Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 12, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Backseat AI, a premier third-party companion application developed for the Overwolf platform. Backseat AI is dedicated to enriching your gaming experience through personalized coaching and feedback from esteemed content creators. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") delineates the principles and practices that Backseat AI adheres to in the collection, use, management, and protection of personal information ("Personal Data") provided by users ("Users" or "You") of the Backseat AI application ("Application"). By accessing or using the Application, You consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in this Policy.

Collection of Personal Data

1. Information You Provide Directly:
   
   • Upon registration, profile customization, and participation in optional demographic surveys, Backseat AI collects comprehensive demographic information, email addresses, and additional Personal Data as voluntarily provided by You.
   • The Application tracks specific in-game actions and events as authorized and accessed via the Riot API, including but not limited to kills, objectives, and game-related events. It explicitly refrains from tracking any direct client inputs, such as mouse movements and keystrokes.
2. Automatically Collected Information:
   
   • Backseat AI gathers session data and player actions during game sessions to enhance Application functionality.
   • The Application utilizes session cookies and potentially other tracking technologies to facilitate Application functionality and ongoing improvement efforts.

Use of Personal Data

The Personal Data collected is utilized to personalize the User experience, improve the Application and website, and conduct contests, promotions, and surveys. Specifically, the use of Personal Data includes:

• Customization of the User experience to cater to individual preferences and needs.
• Optimization of Application functionality through analysis of in-game actions and User feedback.
• Administration of contests, promotions, and other User engagement features.

Sharing of Personal Data

Backseat AI is committed to safeguarding your Personal Data. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to external parties, except under the following circumstances:

• To trusted third-party service providers who assist in our operational tasks, under the strict condition that such information is kept confidential and used solely for the purposes of providing contracted services.
• For legal compliance, enforcement of our site policies, or protection of our or others' rights, property, or safety.
• Non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

User Rights and Data Management

1. Account Deletion: Users may request account deletion and the erasure of associated Personal Data by contacting support@backseat.gg or via our Discord support channel.
2. Data Security: We employ industry-standard security measures, such as SSL encryption, to protect Personal Data against unauthorized access and disclosure.
3. Opt-Out Options: Users have the right to opt-out of certain data uses, including the use of Google's DART cookie, by consulting and adhering to the appropriate privacy policies.

Legal Compliance

• COPPA: Backseat AI complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13 years of age.
• California Online Privacy Protection Act: We adhere to the provisions of California's privacy laws, ensuring the privacy and protection of our Users.
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Our practices are designed to comply with the GDPR, safeguarding the privacy and rights of Users within the European Union.

Data Retention Policy

Backseat AI retains Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, taking into account the volume, nature, and sensitivity of the Personal Data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for processing your Personal Data, and applicable legal requirements.

Third-Party Service Providers

Our use of third-party service providers is governed by stringent agreements to ensure that they afford your Personal Data the same level of protection as provided in this Policy. These providers are restricted from using the Personal Data for any purposes beyond those contracted by Backseat AI.

International Data Transfers

Personal Data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. Backseat AI ensures that such transfers are conducted in compliance with relevant data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place.

Amendments to This Policy

Backseat AI reserves the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Application, and your continued use of the Application constitutes your agreement to abide by the updated Policy.

Consent

By accessing or using the Backseat AI Application, you signify your explicit consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your Personal Data as described in this Privacy Policy.