Tap Games

TAP GAMES – PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 2 April 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how TAP GAMES LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Competition World Pty Ltd (ABN 32 693 769 014)) ("TAP GAMES", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in connection with the TAP GAMES platform located at tapgames.co ("Platform").

By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. IMPORTANT POSITIONING NOTICE

2.1 TAP GAMES operates a skill-based competition platform.

2.2 Personal data is collected and used to:

  • Ensure fair competition
  • Detect fraud, manipulation, and cheating
  • Verify player identity and performance

2.3 By using the Platform, you expressly acknowledge:

  • Your gameplay activity may be monitored, analysed, and recorded
  • Your data may be used to protect competitive integrity

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Information You Provide

  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Account details
  • Communications with us

3.2 Gameplay & Performance Data (CRITICAL)

We collect and store:

  • Reaction times (to 7 decimal places)
  • Tap/click inputs
  • Gameplay sequences and performance metrics
  • Attempt history and tournament results

⚠️ This data is considered core operational data and may be retained indefinitely.

3.3 Device & Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Device type and operating system
  • Browser type
  • Connection data
  • Location data (approximate or precise where available)

3.4 Analytics & Tracking Data

We use:

  • Google Analytics
  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel
  • Other advertising and tracking technologies

These collect:

  • User behaviour
  • Page interactions
  • Conversion activity

3.5 Payment & Identity Data (THIRD PARTY)

TAP GAMES does not collect or store payment or KYC data directly. All such data is collected and processed by:

  • Bankful (entry payments)
  • UseDots (payouts and KYC)

This may include:

  • Payment details
  • Identity verification documents
  • Banking information

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

4.1 Core Platform Operations

  • Create and manage accounts
  • Operate competitions
  • Process entries and results

4.2 Fairness, Integrity & Anti-Cheat (CRITICAL PROTECTION CLAUSE)

We may:

  • Analyse gameplay behaviour and reaction times
  • Detect abnormal or suspicious activity
  • Compare player performance across datasets
  • Investigate potential manipulation

We reserve the right to:

  • Use automated and manual systems
  • Retain data for enforcement purposes
  • Share data internally for investigation

4.3 Verification of Winners

We may:

  • Use gameplay data to verify legitimacy
  • Require additional verification via third-party providers
  • Analyse historical performance consistency

4.4 Communications

  • Service-related notifications
  • Marketing emails
  • SMS communications

You may opt out of marketing at any time.

4.5 Legal & Regulatory Compliance

  • Enforce our Terms
  • Prevent fraud and unlawful activity
  • Respond to legal requests

5. DATA SHARING

We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

  • AWS (data hosting)
  • Analytics providers (Google, Meta)
  • Payment providers (Bankful, UseDots)

5.2 Internal Use

Within TAP GAMES and its parent entities for:

  • Fraud detection
  • Platform integrity
  • Business operations

5.3 Legal Authorities

Where required by law or to:

  • Protect rights and property
  • Prevent illegal activity

6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

6.1 Your data may be transferred and stored in:

  • United States
  • Australia
  • Other jurisdictions where our providers operate

6.2 By using the Platform, you consent to:

  • Cross-border data transfers
  • Storage in jurisdictions with different data laws

7. DATA RETENTION

7.1 We retain data:

  • As long as necessary for platform operation
  • To enforce our Terms
  • To detect fraud and protect integrity

7.2 Gameplay and integrity-related data may be retained indefinitely.

8. USER RIGHTS (GLOBAL COVERAGE)

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to certain uses

⚠️ However, we may refuse requests where data is required for:

  • Fraud prevention
  • Legal compliance
  • Enforcement of our Terms

9. SECURITY

We implement reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS)
  • Access controls
  • Monitoring systems

However, no system is 100% secure.

10. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse behaviour
  • Deliver targeted advertising

By using the Platform, you consent to this use.

11. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

You agree that we may send:

  • Emails
  • SMS messages

You can opt out at any time via:

  • Unsubscribe links
  • Contacting support

12. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES DISCLAIMER

We are not responsible for:

  • Bankful
  • UseDots
  • Google
  • Meta

Your interactions with those services are governed by their policies.

13. CHILDREN

Tournament participation is restricted to users aged 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors in tournament mode.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • TAP GAMES is not liable for unauthorised access or breaches
  • Users accept risks associated with online platforms

15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of changes.

16. CONTACT

For privacy-related enquiries:

Email: support@tapgames.co