Skill Stakes Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Black Flame Digital LTD ("Skill Stakes," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you use the Skill Stakes mobile app, websites, and related services (the "Service").

Contact: support@blackflamedigital.com

By using the Service, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

Controller Information

For UK data protection purposes, the data controller is Black Flame Digital LTD.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed through Skill Stakes products and services. It does not apply to third-party websites, apps, or services that may be linked from the Service.

2. Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the Service, we may collect:

a) Account and Profile Data

Email address
Username/display name
Authentication identifiers
Optional profile details (for example avatar)

b) Gameplay and Competition Data

Puzzle submissions and outcomes (correct/incorrect)
Submission timestamps
Seasonal points and leaderboard rank
Prize eligibility and claim status

c) Device and Technical Data

Device type and operating system
App version and crash diagnostics
Log and performance data
IP address and approximate location (derived from network data)

d) Advertising and Analytics Data

Ad delivery and engagement events
App interaction events used for analytics and service improvement
Device advertising identifiers where permitted
Consent signals and privacy preferences for ad personalization

3. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

provide, maintain, and improve the Service;
operate account login and authentication;
run puzzles, scoring, leaderboards, and season functionality;
detect abuse, cheating, fraud, and security threats;
communicate service updates and support responses;
deliver and measure ads where applicable;
comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Where UK data protection law applies, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

Contract: to provide the Service you request.
Legitimate interests: to secure and improve the Service, prevent abuse, and operate competitions.
Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
Consent: where required (for example, certain analytics or advertising preferences).

We may share personal data with:

cloud hosting, database, and authentication providers;
analytics and diagnostics providers;
advertising partners and ad networks;
professional advisers (legal, accounting, compliance);
authorities or regulators when required by law.

We do not sell personal data for monetary consideration. We may share limited data with service providers and partners as described in this Policy for analytics, advertising, security, and service operation.

6. International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where we transfer personal data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards required by applicable law (such as adequacy regulations or approved contractual safeguards).

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, fraud prevention, and dispute-resolution needs.

Retention periods may vary by data type:

Account data: retained while your account is active and for a limited period after closure.
Gameplay/leaderboard data: retained for season history, fraud checks, and service integrity.
Logs and diagnostics: retained for shorter operational/security periods unless needed longer for investigations.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:

access your personal data;
correct inaccurate data;
request deletion of data;
object to or restrict certain processing;
request data portability;
withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.

To exercise rights, contact support@blackflamedigital.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

Where UK GDPR applies, we generally respond within one month, subject to lawful extensions.

You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Children’s Privacy

Skill Stakes is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law to consent to data processing. If you believe a child has provided personal data unlawfully, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

If you use our website, we may use cookies and similar technologies for core functionality, analytics, and advertising. Where required by law, we will request consent for non-essential cookies.

12. Google AdMob and Advertising

Our mobile app uses Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads) to display ads. AdMob and its partners may process data such as device identifiers, IP address, app interaction events, diagnostics, and approximate location information for ad delivery, fraud prevention, measurement, and (where allowed) personalization.

Where required by law (including UK/EEA rules), we request consent for personalized advertising and related storage/access operations before serving personalized ads. If consent is not granted, we may serve non-personalized ads or limit ad functionality.

You can manage advertising preferences through in-app privacy controls where available and through your device settings (for example, resetting or limiting use of the advertising identifier).

For more information on Google's data practices, see Google's Privacy Policy and partner disclosures.

Email: support@blackflamedigital.com