Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Fantasy Strictly ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Strictly Come Dancing prediction league application.

Fantasy Strictly is operated as a personal project for entertainment purposes only. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: Your name and email address when you create an account
• Authentication: Magic link authentication tokens for secure login
• Predictions: Your weekly predictions for Strictly Come Dancing outcomes
• Profile Data: Your display name and account preferences

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Session Data: Login session information (stored for up to 1 month)
• Usage Data: Your interactions with the app (predictions, leaderboard views, etc.)
• Technical Data: Basic server logs for security and performance monitoring

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain the Fantasy Strictly prediction league
• Authentication: To verify your identity and provide secure access to your account
• Game Functionality: To process your predictions, calculate scores, and display leaderboards
• Communication: To send you magic link emails for secure login or important news about the league
• Support: To respond to your requests and provide customer support

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on Legitimate Interest as defined in Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR. This means we process your data because:

• It is necessary to provide the Fantasy Strictly prediction league service
• You have a reasonable expectation that your data will be processed for this purpose
• Our legitimate interest does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms
• The processing is necessary for the app's core functionality

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Your data is only used for the operation of Fantasy Strictly.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Service Providers: With trusted hosting providers who help us operate the app (all UK-based)

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Fantasy Strictly service:

• Active Users: Data is retained while your account is active
• Inactive Users: Data is retained for one complete Strictly Come Dancing season after your last activity
• Account Deletion: You may request complete deletion of your account and all associated data at any time
• Backup Data: Deleted data may remain in secure backups for up to 30 days

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@fantasy-strictly.co.uk. We will respond to your request within one month.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• Secure Hosting: Data is hosted on secure UK-based servers
• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Control: Strict access controls limit who can access your data
• Regular Updates: Security measures are regularly reviewed and updated

9. Cookies and Tracking

Fantasy Strictly uses minimal cookies and does not use tracking technologies:

• Session Cookies: Essential cookies for app functionality and security
• No Analytics: We do not use Google Analytics or similar tracking services
• No Advertising: We do not serve advertisements or use advertising cookies

10. Age Restrictions

Fantasy Strictly is intended for users aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age. If you are under 16, please do not use this application.

11. International Data Transfers

Fantasy Strictly is operated from the United Kingdom, and all data is processed and stored on UK-based servers. We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area.

12. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

• Notify the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) within 72 hours if required
• Notify affected users without undue delay
• Take immediate steps to contain and remediate the breach
• Document all breach details and response actions

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes via email or in-app notification
• Post the updated policy on our website

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at hello@fantasy-strictly.co.uk:

15. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy or UK data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):