Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Opinionated Panda Private Limited, operating as 8-Bit Cupid ("we", "us", "our"), operates the website at 8bitcupid.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. By using 8-Bit Cupid, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account via our authentication provider (Clerk), we collect your name, email address, and profile picture. This information is synced to our database to manage your account.

2.2 Game Content

When you create a game, we store the recipient name, personal messages, ending type, and final message you provide. This content is created entirely by you and is necessary to deliver the game experience.

2.3 Payment Information

Payments are processed by Cashfree. We do not store your credit card, debit card, UPI, or bank account details. Cashfree handles all payment data under their own privacy policy. We only store a transaction reference ID and payment status.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This data is used to improve our service and ensure security.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To enable you to create, edit, preview, and publish personalized games
• To deliver published games to recipients via shareable links
• To process payments through Cashfree
• To communicate with you about your account or transactions
• To improve, maintain, and secure our service
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Game recipients: When you publish a game, the recipient name, your messages, ending type, and final message are accessible to anyone with the shareable link. No other personal information (your name, email, etc.) is shared with recipients.
• Service providers: We use third-party services (Clerk for authentication, Cashfree for payments, Google Firebase for data storage) that process data on our behalf.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on Google Cloud (Firebase/Firestore). We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), authenticated API access, and secure webhook verification. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Game data is retained for as long as the game exists. You may delete your games at any time from the dashboard. If you wish to delete your account entirely, please contact us at support@8bitcupid.com.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Delete your games at any time
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@8bitcupid.com.

8. Children's Privacy

8-Bit Cupid (operated by Opinionated Panda Private Limited) is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@8bitcupid.com and we will promptly delete such information.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Clerk — Authentication and user management
• Cashfree — Payment processing
• Google Firebase / Firestore — Data storage

Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

10. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@8bitcupid.com
• Phone: +91 6378801091
• Address: 2-A/3, S/F, Front Side, Asaf Ali Road, Delhi, Delhi, India - 110002