Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our priority
Last Updated: September 2025
This policy is effective immediately for all users
Our Commitment to Privacy
At Cypher Odds, we believe in transparent data practices. We collect only what is necessary to deliver our sports betting analytics service and we do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined by applicable privacy laws.
Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address (when using Google Sign-in)
- Display name (optional, from Google profile)
- Profile picture URL (optional, from Google profile)
Usage Data
- Betting preferences and saved filters
- Tracked bets and performance history
- Feature usage patterns
- Device and browser information
Technical Data
- IP address (for security and rate limiting)
- Browser type and version
- Time zone and location settings
- Operating system
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
Provide real-time odds, arbitrage detection, and personalized betting insights
Personalization
Remember your preferences, filters, and tracked bets
Communication
Send important service updates and optional betting alerts
Analytics
Improve our service based on aggregated usage patterns
Security
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We disclose information only to provide and secure our services, to comply with legal obligations, or with your direction. Typical recipients include:
- Authentication providers: Google OAuth for account sign-in
- Hosting & infrastructure: Cloud hosting, content delivery, and database backup providers
- Analytics & diagnostics: Aggregated product analytics and error/crash reporting tools
- Communications: Email and notification delivery services
- Security & fraud prevention: Services used to detect abuse or malicious activity
- Professional advisors & legal: When required to comply with law, defend rights, or respond to lawful requests
If our practices change and we engage in activities considered a “sale” or “sharing,” we will provide the required notice and opt-out mechanisms in advance.
Service Providers & Categories
We engage service providers under contracts that require them to use your information only to deliver services to us. The table below summarizes the categories of providers we rely on and the typical data involved.
| Category | Examples / Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting & Infrastructure | Cloud hosting, CDN, database backup | Account identifiers, usage metadata, technical logs |
| Authentication | OAuth identity providers | Email address, profile name/photo (if provided) |
| Analytics & Diagnostics | Product analytics, crash/error reporting | Aggregated usage events, device/browser info |
| Communications | Email delivery, in-app notifications | Email address, notification preferences |
| Security & Fraud Prevention | Monitoring, rate limiting, anti-abuse | IP address, device details, request metadata |
| Professional Services | Legal, accounting, compliance support | Only as required to fulfill legal obligations |
We do not permit service providers to use your personal information for their own marketing purposes.
Data Security
Encryption
SSL/TLS for all data transmission
Secure Storage
Encrypted database storage
Access Control
Limited employee access on need-to-know basis
Regular Updates
Security patches and monitoring
Your Rights & Choices
All users can exercise the following rights:
Access & Portability
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Deletion
Ask us to delete your account and associated personal information.
Correction
Update inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Preferences
Manage marketing emails, alerts, and cookie preferences.
Submit a request through our contact page (privacy topic will be pre-selected). We verify identity before granting access and respond within 30 days (extendable to 45 days where allowed).
If your browser sends a recognized universal opt-out signal, such as Global Privacy Control (GPC), we treat it as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and targeted advertising for that browser.
U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of certain U.S. states—including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia—may have additional rights over their personal information, such as the right to:
- Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Delete personal information
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and targeted advertising
- Limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information (where applicable)
- Receive your information in a portable format
- Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf. We may request information sufficient to verify your identity (or the agent’s authority) before fulfilling a request.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and secure the platform. Non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are optional and, where required by law, load only after you provide consent.
Manage your settings anytime through your browser controls or via our contact page. We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for applicable opt-outs and will note any in-app cookie toggles directly in the cookie banner.
| Cookie / Tool | Purpose | Type | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cypher_session | Authentication and session continuity | First-party | Session |
| cypher_preferences | Stores display settings and saved filters | First-party | 12 months |
| cypher_analytics | Product analytics (aggregated) | First-party | 13 months |
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
Account information is retained while your account is active.
We delete inactive accounts after approximately 2 years.
Verified deletion requests are processed within about 30 days.
Security and access logs are generally retained for ~90 days.
Encrypted backups are retained for up to 30–90 days before being purged.
We may retain limited records to comply with law, enforce our Terms, or prevent abuse.
Children's Privacy
Intended Audience
Our services are designed for individuals who are 18 or older (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18, and we comply with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by not intentionally collecting data from children under 13. If you believe a minor has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly. Refer to our Terms of Service for additional eligibility requirements.
International Users
Cypher Odds operates from the United States. When you use our services from outside the U.S., your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction. We rely on lawful transfer mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses and supplementary safeguards, when required by applicable law.
GDPR/UK GDPR Addendum
Controller: Cypher Odds (contact information below)
Purposes & lawful bases: We process personal data to provide and secure the service (contract; legitimate interests), personalize features and analytics (legitimate interests and, where required, consent), communicate with you (contract or consent), and comply with legal obligations.
Your rights: Users in the EEA/UK can request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, object to processing (including direct marketing), and request portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Automated decisions: We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects about you.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you via email for material changes
- Display a prominent notice on our website
Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Have questions about our privacy practices? We're here to help.
For all privacy and general inquiries, please use our contact page.
Legal Disclaimer
This privacy policy is part of our Terms of Service. By using Cypher Odds, you agree to both this policy and our terms. Sports betting may not be legal in your jurisdiction - please check local laws before using our service.