Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

SurlyBet ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at surlybet.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

When you register for SurlyBet, we collect:

• Username — displayed publicly on the platform
• Email address — used for account verification and communications
• Phone number — optional, used for account recovery
• Password — stored as a salted hash; never stored in plain text

When you use SurlyBet, we also collect:

• Game history (moves, outcomes, wagers)
• Points balance and transaction history
• Messages and feed activity
• IP address and browser/device information for security purposes

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and maintain the platform
• Process game outcomes and manage point balances
• Verify your identity and prevent fraud
• Send account-related emails (verification, notifications)
• Provide AI-powered game commentary (game data only)
• Improve the service based on aggregate usage patterns

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with:

• Service providers — hosting (Render), database (Neon), email delivery — solely to operate the platform
• AI providers — anonymized game data for commentary generation (Anthropic)
• Law enforcement — when required by applicable law

Your username, rank, and game stats are publicly visible to other SurlyBet users.

Payments

Point purchases are processed by Stripe. We do not store payment card details. Stripe's privacy policy governs payment data: stripe.com/privacy.

Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, contact us at official@surlybet.com.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including password hashing, encrypted database connections (TLS), and JWT-based authentication. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies & Local Storage

SurlyBet uses browser localStorage to store your authentication token and visitor ID for analytics. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

SurlyBet is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has created an account, contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify registered users of significant changes via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at official@surlybet.com.