Privacy Policy

Gem State Poker League ("we," "our," or "us") operates the gemstatepoker.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from members of our private poker league.

By using our website and participating in the league, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

We collect the following types of information from league members:

Account Information

• Name (first and last)
• Nickname/display name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)

Contact Information (Optional)

• Phone number (for tournament reminders)
• Home address (only if you volunteer to host games)

League Activity

• Tournament results and standings
• RSVP responses
• Games hosted
• Points earned

Profile Information (Optional)

• Profile photo
• Hosting preferences and capacity

Your information is used to:

• Manage your league membership and account
• Track tournament results and standings
• Send tournament reminders and league communications
• Coordinate hosting schedules
• Display public standings and statistics (using your nickname)
• Enable other members to see the member directory (names only, for logged-in members)

We do not:

• Sell your information to third parties
• Share your contact information outside the league
• Use your data for advertising purposes
• Share your home address publicly (only shown to confirmed tournament attendees when you host)

Public (visible to anyone)

• Nickname
• Profile photo (if uploaded)
• League statistics (points, rankings, games played)

Members Only (logged-in players)

• Real name (first and last)
• Member directory

Private (you and administrators only)

• Email address
• Phone number
• Home address

Limited Sharing

• Your hosting address is shown only to players who have RSVPd "Yes" to a tournament you are hosting

• Your data is stored securely using Supabase (cloud database)
• Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text
• Access to administrative functions is restricted to league commissioners
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission

As a league member, you can:

• View and update your profile information at any time
• Choose what optional information to provide
• Request to have your account deactivated
• Ask questions about how your data is used

To exercise these rights or ask questions, contact a league commissioner.

We retain your information for as long as you are a league member. Historical tournament results and standings are kept indefinitely as part of the league's records. If you leave the league, your account can be deactivated, but historical results will be preserved for league integrity.

Our website uses essential cookies only for authentication (keeping you logged in). We do not use tracking cookies, analytics, or advertising cookies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact a league commissioner.