Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 29, 2026
Overview
OnlineBracketMaker.com ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://onlinebracketmaker.com (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.
Our commitment: We are designed to be privacy-first. We don't require accounts, don't collect unnecessary personal information, and don't sell any data to third parties.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use OnlineBracketMaker.com, you may provide:
- Bracket Data: Tournament names, team names, descriptions, and picks
- Participant Names: Display names entered when joining a bracket (no verification required)
- Contact Information: If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email, and message
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, actions taken
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- IP Address: Used for basic analytics and abuse prevention
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Display bracket data and leaderboards
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Monitor usage to improve the Service
- Detect and prevent abuse or spam
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Retention
We retain bracket data for as long as the bracket exists. Brackets may be automatically deleted after extended periods of inactivity (typically 1 year after the last access).
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 90 days unless required for ongoing support.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service (hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Public Brackets: Bracket data you create is accessible to anyone with the link
Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies necessary for the Service to function:
- Session Cookies: To maintain your session while using the Service
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings
We may use third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics) that use cookies to help us understand how the Service is used. You can opt out of analytics tracking using browser extensions or privacy settings.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure database storage
- Regular security updates
- Access controls and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
International Users
If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: