The PuckVerse Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

The PuckVerse ("TPV", "The PuckVerse", "we", "us", "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the limited information provided by our users.

  1. Information We Collect

    For Users:

    • Username, which is a unique display name to people in your pools, and to login.
    • Email, which is only collected for the following purposes:
      • Password reset.
      • Important updates to the Service.
    • First Name, so your pool mates know who you are!

    We do not collect any other personal or sensitive identifiable information (PII).

  2. How We Use Your Information

    The information we collect is used solely to provide and maintain the functionality of the Service, including:

    • Managing user accounts and access.
    • Creating and administering pools.
    • Ensuring the security of your account and pool data.

    We do not sell, share, or use your information for marketing purposes.

  3. Data Protection and Security

    All passwords (user and pool-related) are encrypted immediately using industry-standard encryption methods. We do not store or have access to the plain text versions of any passwords.

    We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

  4. Cookies and Tracking

    We use cookies to enhance your experience on thepuckverse.ca.

    These cookies include a session cookie to manage user authentication, which is essential for the Service and expires one week after it is set.

    Additionally, we may use cookies to remember your preferences or improve the performance of the website.

  5. Advertising

    We use Google AdSense to display ads on thepuckverse.ca. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.

    Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You can learn more about how Google uses this information here.

    You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

  6. Third-Party Access

    We do not share your account information (username, email, or first name) with third parties, except as required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

    Our advertising partners may collect information through cookies as described in the Advertising section above.

  7. Your Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

    • Access, correct, or delete your information.
    • Withdraw consent where applicable.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us at thepuckverse@gmail.com.

  8. Retention of Information

    We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Service or to comply with legal obligations.

  9. Children's Privacy

    The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

  10. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Service after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

  11. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us via email here