Privacy Policy

Welcome to ANTE Digital, Inc. ("ANTE," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our creator-organized competitive gaming wagering platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration Information:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Password (encrypted and not accessible to ANTE)
• Physical address
• Phone number (optional)

Identity Verification Information (KYC):

• Government-issued identification
• Social Security Number (for tax reporting purposes)
• Facial biometric data (collected by Stripe Identity)

Financial and Payment Information:

• Bank account information (for deposits/withdrawals)
• Credit/debit card information (stored securely by Stripe)
• Transaction history

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Gameplay and Performance Data:

• Match participation history
• Performance statistics
• Matchmaking Rating (MMR) and rank tier
• Server-side game logs

Device and Technical Information:

• IP address
• Device fingerprint (for fraud prevention)
• Device type, operating system, and browser
• Unique device identifiers

Geolocation Data:

• Geographic location derived from IP address
• Used for compliance with state-level gaming laws

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide and Improve the Platform

• Create and manage your user account
• Facilitate match registration and participation
• Process deposits, withdrawals, and payments
• Calculate and distribute winnings and Creator earnings
• Provide customer support

2.2 To Ensure Compliance and Security

• Verify your age (18+ requirement) and identity
• Verify your geographic location
• Detect and prevent fraud, cheating, and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations including tax reporting

2.3 For Matchmaking and Fair Play

• Calculate and update your Matchmaking Rating (MMR)
• Pair you with opponents of similar skill levels
• Monitor for cheating and match manipulation

3. How We Share Your Information

We share your information with the following categories of recipients:

3.1 Service Providers

• Payment Processing (Stripe): For payments, identity verification, and fraud prevention
• Cloud Infrastructure (AWS): For hosting and data storage
• Geolocation Services: For compliance verification
• Fraud Prevention: For detecting multi-accounting and abuse

3.2 Legal and Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose your information to government authorities when required by law or to protect ANTE's rights and safety.

4. Your Privacy Rights

4.1 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of information we collect about you
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

4.2 All Users

• Access Your Information: Log in to view and update your profile
• Delete Your Account: Contact [email protected]
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in machine-readable format
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Click "Unsubscribe" in any promotional email

5. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete that information immediately.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256), secure cloud infrastructure, regular security audits, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We retain certain information as required by law (e.g., tax records for 7 years). You may request deletion of your account at any time.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and serve personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: