Privacy Policy
The following Privacy Policy explains who we are and the different ways in which we collect, use, and share personal
information about you, and how you can exercise your privacy rights.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of your personal information, please contact us using the contact
details provided at the bottom of this Privacy Policy.
GAME BLITZ APPLICATION PRIVATE LIMITED registered under the Companies Act, 2013 of India, operates
and hosts a skill-based gaming website / Application in India, through a Mobile Application and through their Website
(https://gameblitzapp.com/) by the name and fashion of "
GameBlitz" which offers multiple games online
within the app and is connected via the Facebook App / application of the Users (as a partner website) as Users can
sign up to GameBlitz only with their Facebook account and mobile application(s) (collectively referred to as the "
App")
GAME BLITZ APPLICATION PRIVATE LIMITED referred to herein as "
GameBlitz" or "
we" or
"
us" "
our"). GameBlitz is available for free download and installation across Google
Play, iOS App Store and such other third party e-stores.
Any person utilizing the App ("
User" or "
you" or "
your") or any of
its features including participation in the various live Tournaments and/or Games being hosted on the
Application shall be bound by this Privacy Policy.
GameBlitz respects the privacy of its Users and is committed to protecting it in all respects and aspects. All Users
need to register with GameBlitz using their Facebook account in order to participate in the live Tournaments and
online games. The information about the User collected by GameBlitz shall be including but not limited to:
- Name of the User,
- Profile picture of the User,
- Winnings (in INR) of the User,
- Any and all information provided by the User of any other person to whom the User has referred our App
(hereinafter referred to as "the Invited User") and if such Invited User is not already an existing User of our App,
- Any other information automatically tracked by third-party analytics tools and such other plug-ins during User's
navigation on GameBlitz, and
- Any other information tracked or obtained by GameBlitz from the Facebook account/profile of the User which the
User has specifically consented to share with GameBlitz.
Before you submit any such afore-enlisted information to the App, please read this Privacy Policy in order to
understand how your personal information shall be treated by us. By using any part of the App, you consent to the
collection, use, disclosure and transfer of your personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
and to the collection, processing and maintenance of this information. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you
shall not be able to use the App. Your use of any part of the App indicates your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and
of the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
HOW WE OBTAIN PERSONAL DATA
As further described below, we collect several types of information from and about you that broadly falls into the
following categories:
- The information you voluntarily provide to us:
- Below mentioned are the ways in which we receive your personal information from, for us to use, retain or store
for the reasons as explained further:
- When registering on our App using your Facebook log-in credentials,
- When you use our All Games Page to improve your skill before participating in our live Tournaments.
- When you enter into a live Tournament.
- When you complete any kind of tasks/achievements hosted on our App.
- When you report a problem/bug with our App.
- When you contact us.
- Any other information automatically tracked during your navigation on our App, and
- Any other information tracked or obtained by GameBlitz from your Facebook account/profile which you have
specifically consented to share with GameBlitz.
- Information from third parties:
From time to time, we may collect and use the information we receive about you from
third parties in connection with your use of our App. For instance, when you link your Facebook account/profile in
order to sign up for our App, you allow us to receive certain Information from your social media account (e.g. name,
user ID, email address, profile photo, gender, birthday, your list of friends and their contact details, the State in
which you reside, your telephone number / mobile no. if provided by you on Facebook. We may also receive Information
from your interaction with our content (e.g., content viewed, game performance, high scores, and information about
advertisements you have been shown or have clicked on, etc.). By providing this Information to us, you consent to our
use of Information from your Facebook account/profile in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
- Other personal information that may be collected via payment Apps / e-wallets / digital banking
linked to our App:
We may combine the information we collect from third parties with the information you
provide us to update, expand or provide you with the tailored gaming experience.
- Information we collect as you navigate through the App. (Non-personal information)
Information about your computer, device, device ID, hardware and operating system.
The App will automatically collect certain non-Personal Information (browsing pattern,
preferences, information) about your use of our App. We might collect, among other things, information concerning the
type of operating system that you are using, your network service provider, your browsing behavior through the App,
and the website or advertisement that was linked to or from the Site when you visited. This information is used to
help improve our App, analyze trends and administer the App.
As you navigate through our App, we may also automatically collect details about your
recently visited websites, including your IP address, usage patterns, traffic data, location data, logs and other
communication data and the resources that you access, as well as information about your computer and internet
connection, including your operating system and browser type.
User statistics will be collected from the game service by using third-party plug-ins
to do so. (e.g. Number of games played by you, number of live Tournaments participated in, your scores, your game
playtime, winnings by you, any other data which you might provide directly or indirectly while playing or
participating and using the App services)
We do not use Cookies or similar tracking technologies.
Third Party Website disclaimer:
Since the App also includes links to other websites. Such websites are governed by their respective privacy policies,
which are beyond the App's control. Hence, any information you may submit to these websites or links or
advertisements, is not a liability or responsibility of the App, and once the User leaves the App, any information
provided by you is governed by the privacy policy of the operator/host of that site/app/application which you are
visiting. That policy may differ from this App's own policy. If the User can't find the privacy policy of any of these
sites via a link from the site/app/application's homepage, the User may contact the site directly for more
information. The App in any way is neither responsible nor liable for the privacy practices or the content of such
third party websites/ apps/applications.
This Privacy Policy applies only to the permissible and legal use of our App by you. Our App contains links to other
third party websites/ applications/partner websites including but not limited to Facebook, Paytm, etc. (hereinafter
collectively referred to as "
third party websites"). Please note that we have no control over how
your data is collected, stored or used by such third party websites and we advise you to check the privacy policies of
those third party websites before providing any data to them.
Invited User:
In the course of participating in the live Tournaments and Games hosted by GameBlitz, the Users may invite other
existing Users or Invited Users (if such Invited User is not an existing User) to participate in any of the live
Tournaments and Games hosted by GameBlitz simply by providing a referral link available on the App on the profile page
of the User to such Invited User. The participation of the Invited User in any of the live Tournaments and Games shall
be subject to this Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions of GameBlitz for the use of the App. The User hereby
represents that the Invited Users have consented and agreed to such disclosure to and use of their personal
information and other information as that of an existing User by GameBlitz.
All required shall be utilized primarily for the purpose of providing access to participation in the live Tournaments
and Games as requested/desired by the User. The information as supplied by the Users enables us to improve your gaming
experience and provide you with the most user-friendly game experience. GameBlitz may also share such information with
affiliates and third parties in limited circumstances, including for the purpose of providing services requested by
the User, complying with legal process, preventing fraud or imminent harm, and ensuring the security of our network
and services.
How We Use Information Collected?
We may use information that we collect about you for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain and improve our App.
- To prompt/notify you to register yourself for the upcoming live Tournaments.
- To provide you with information, products or services that you request from us.
- To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from our App Terms & Conditions.
- To notify you about changes to our App or obtain any required consent.
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our App (if any), when you choose to do so.
- For industry analysis, benchmarking, analytics, marketing, and other business purposes.
- To track your browsing behaviors, such as the pages you visited over time, for analytics and advertising
purposes.
- To communicate with you about Events with your permission and/or where permitted by law, we may also use your
personal data for marketing purposes, which may include contacting you by email and/or telephone and/or text message
and/or post with information, news, and offers on our or products and/or services. You will not be sent any unlawful
marketing or spam. We will always work to fully protect your rights and comply with our obligations under the
Information Technology Act, 2000 and you will always have the opportunity to opt-out. If you ask us to contact you
about any of our services, we may use your personal information or permit selected third parties to use your
personal information to contact you about such services. You can withdraw consent at a later time by clicking on the
"unsubscribe" link located in the emails we send you. For more information, see the section on "Your
Privacy Rights" below.
How We Share Information Collected:
We may disclose/share personal information that you provide to us to the following categories of recipients:
- To our subsidiaries and affiliates who will use it only for the purposes described in this Privacy Statement.
- To our contractors, business partners, brand sponsors and service providers we use to support our business or who
provide services on our behalf. Sharing of your information with business partners or sponsors will be subject to
the respective business partner or sponsor's privacy statement.
- To a potential buyer (and its agents and advisors) in connection with any proposed merger, acquisition, or any
form of sale or transfer of some or all of our assets (including in the event of a reorganization, dissolution or
liquidation), in which case personal information held by us about you will be among the assets transferred to the
buyer or acquirer.
- To any competent law enforcement body, regulatory, government agency, court or other third parties to:
- comply with any court order, a request from any competent law enforcement agency, or any other legal obligation;
- enforce or apply our App Terms & Conditions;
- protect the rights, property, or safety of the host and/or App.
We shall only share your information from the App with our live Tournament sponsor(s) for the purpose of sponsored
live Tournaments {tournaments where the winnings are in the form of branded goodies sponsored by our sponsor(s)} and
for the marketing activities relating to our App/website.
International Transfer of Data
Our App does not engage in any International Transfer of Data since our App is hosted and operated in India only.
Security and Confidentiality
Our App maintains appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information obtained
through our App from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, and access. Our
personnel and service providers with access to personal information collected through our Apps are required to keep
such information confidential and secure.
Retention
Our data retention policies and procedures are designed to help ensure that we comply with our legal obligations in
relation to the retention and deletion of personal data. Personal data that we process for any purpose(s) shall be
retained till the time the User's profile is active on our App or till he deletes his Facebook account or till the App
is existing and not acquired or sold or auctioned, as the case may be.
In some cases, as mentioned above, it is not possible for us to specify in advance the periods for which your personal
data will be retained. We may also indefinitely, for as long as possible, retain your personal data where such
retention is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject, or in order to protect your
vital interests or the vital interests of another natural person. At any time, you may object to the processing
of your Personal Data, on legitimate grounds, except if otherwise permitted by applicable law. If you believe your
right to privacy granted by applicable data protection laws has been infringed upon, please contact us through the
information provided below in clause pertaining to "
Contact Us."
Where do we store your personal data?
All the User Personal Data collected is stored by the App in its (Cloud) Amazon's AWS Server. In the event of any
dispute pertaining to violation of the personal data by or on our platform, you may write/contact us on the
support@gameblitzapp.com
What data do we collect?
Depending upon your use of Our Site and/or App we may collect some or all of the following personal and non-personal
data including but not limited to:
- [Name;]
- [Date of birth;]
- [Gender;]
- [State;]
- [Email address;]
- [Telephone number;]
- [Payment information;]
- [Information about your preferences and interests;]
- [IP address];
- [Web browser type and version;]
- [Operating system;]
Do we share your personal data?
- We share your personal data only with third parties limited to E-wallets with whom we have tied up (including but
not limited to Paytm), our live Tournament brand sponsors, third-party plug-ins for analytics tools, in case of any
future sale, mergers, amalgamations, acquisitions. In some limited circumstances, we may be legally required to
share certain personal data, which might include yours, if we are involved in legal proceedings or when complying
with legal obligations, a court order, or the instructions of a government authority. However, it is to be noted
that section 69 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 which is an exception to the general rule of maintenance of
privacy and secrecy of the information, provides that where the Government is satisfied that it is necessary for the
interest of:
- the sovereignty or integrity of India,
- defense of India,
- security of the State,
- friendly relations with foreign States or
- public order or
- for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offense relating to above or
- for investigation of any offense,
- It may by order, direct any agency of the appropriate Government to intercept, monitor or decrypt or cause to be
intercepted or monitored or decrypted any information generated, transmitted, received or stored in any computer
resource. This section empowers the Government to intercept, monitor or decrypt any information
including information of personal nature in any computer resource.
- Where the information is such that it ought to be divulged in public interest, the Government may require
disclosure of such information. Information relating to anti-national activities which are against national
security, breaches of the law or statutory duty or fraud may come under this category.
GENERAL
Public Forums and Blogs
Please note that any information you post or disclose in public forums will become
public information, and may be available to users and the general public. We urge you to be very careful when
deciding to disclose your personal information or any other information in our public forums. Proper access and use
of information provided on our App, including contributions to our public forums, is governed by our App's Terms and
Conditions and any known or suspected violations should be reported to our Privacy team via e‑mail at support@gameblitzapp.com
Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If
you are under 18, please do not attempt to register on our App by any means or send any personal information about
yourself to us. If we learn that we have collected any Personal Information from a child under age 18, we will delete
that information and the User's Account promptly thereby not allowing the child below 18 years to participate in the
tournament.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction:
By visiting this App, you agree that the laws of the land of India without regard to
its conflict of laws principles, shall govern this Privacy Policy and any dispute arising in respect hereof shall be
subject to and governed by the dispute resolution process set out in the Terms and Conditions.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
The App reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you through our Notifications Page (which may
include, if we have your contact details, a notification via e‑mail) and obtain your consent if and where required by
applicable law. We ask that you review the Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about any updates or changes
that we may have made.
You can see when this Privacy Policy was last updated by checking the "effective as of"
date displayed at the top of this Privacy Statement.
Contact Information
To ask questions or comment about this Privacy Policy and our privacy practices or if
you need to update, change or remove your information or exercise any other rights, contact us at:
E-mail-support@gameblitz.com
Address-A-2/605 Omkar CHS Ltd, Oadma Nagar, Chikuwadi, Borivali West Mumbai - 400092
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. This may be necessary, for
example, if the law changes, or if we change our business in a way that affects personal data protection.
Any changes will be immediately posted on our Site and our App and you will be deemed
to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of our Site following the alterations. We
recommend that you check this page regularly to keep up-to-date.