This Privacy Policy explains how HB Battle (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares and protects information when you visit hbbattle.online, read our guides, or use the related player platform. We wrote it in plain language so players and parents can understand it without needing a lawyer. By using the site or platform you acknowledge this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the services.
1. Who we are
HB Battle is an independent gaming community focused on mobile esports information and player resources, primarily for players in Pakistan. We are not affiliated with Garena, Krafton, Tencent, Activision or any game publisher. For privacy questions you can reach us at Gamexgrena@gmail.com or through the Help & Support section inside the player app.
2. Information we collect
Information you give us
- Account details such as display name, email or phone number when you register on the player platform
- Game identifiers (for example Free Fire or PUBG Mobile ID) that you choose to submit for tournament participation or result reporting
- Messages, screenshots or evidence you send when you contact support or report a match result
- Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms or chat
Information collected automatically
- Device and browser type, operating system, screen size and language settings
- IP address and approximate location (country or city level)
- Pages viewed, time spent, referring URL and basic usage statistics
- Cookies, local storage and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as government ID numbers, financial account numbers or precise geolocation unless you choose to share them for a specific support case.
3. How we use the information
We use the information to:
- Operate accounts, let you join events, and show your results
- Respond to support requests and review fair-play reports
- Keep the service secure, prevent abuse and enforce our rules
- Improve guides, navigation and overall user experience
- Send important service notices (for example rule changes or account security alerts)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Show relevant advertising on eligible pages (only when you have given the necessary consent or when required by law)
4. Advertising, Google AdSense and third-party technologies
We may display advertisements on eligible public, content-focused pages to help support the website. Advertisements are not intended for account, wallet, payment, private messaging, registration, or other transactional screens in the player platform. Ads may be provided by Google AdSense or other advertising partners.
Google AdSense disclosure (required content): Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, users can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
When Google AdSense or similar services are active:
- Google and its partners may use cookies, web beacons and device identifiers to measure ad performance and, where permitted, to show more relevant ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites
- This is commonly called “interest-based” or “personalized” advertising
- Google’s use of information is governed by the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Advertising policies
- You can learn more about how Google uses data when you visit partner sites here: How Google uses information from sites that use its services
We do not control the exact ads that appear or the full set of data those partners collect. You can control many of these technologies through our Privacy choices panel and through industry opt-out tools.
You can manage your advertising preferences at any time by clicking the button (also available in the site footer). You may also visit the Digital Advertising Alliance or Your Online Choices pages for additional opt-out options.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and local storage for essential functions (keeping you logged in, remembering your consent choices, security) and, if you allow them, for analytics and advertising. Full details, including categories and how long they last, are in our Cookie Policy. You can change your choices at any time via the Privacy choices control.
6. Sharing of information
We share information only when it is reasonably necessary:
- With service providers that help us run the website and platform (hosting, analytics, email, customer support tools) under contracts that limit how they may use the data
- With advertising partners such as Google when ads are shown and you have consented (or when consent is not required by law)
- When required by law, court order or to protect the rights, safety or property of HB Battle, our users or the public
- In connection with a business transfer (for example if the project is acquired), in which case the new operator would be bound by this policy or a similar one
We do not sell your personal information as a standalone product.
7. Data retention and security
We keep information only as long as it is needed for the purposes described above or as required by law. Account data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterwards for security and dispute resolution. Support tickets and evidence are kept long enough to handle the case and any related appeals.
We use standard technical and organisational measures to protect information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100 % secure, so please also protect your own passwords and devices.
8. Age and children’s privacy
The public website and most guides are suitable for a general audience. The player platform and tournament features are intended for users who meet the minimum age required by applicable law and by the rules of each event (often 13 or 16 depending on the country and game). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required in their jurisdiction without appropriate parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
9. Your rights
Depending on where you live you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and operational limits)
- Object to or restrict certain processing, including for advertising
- Receive a portable copy of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, email Gamexgrena@gmail.com with the subject “Privacy Request” and enough detail for us to identify your account or visit. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law. You may also use the Privacy choices panel to withdraw advertising or analytics consent at any time.
10. International transfers
Our servers and service providers may be located outside Pakistan. When information is transferred internationally we take steps to ensure it receives an appropriate level of protection. By using the site you understand that your information may be processed in countries that have different data-protection rules from your own.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review the policy periodically. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact us
For any privacy-related questions, requests or complaints, write to us at Gamexgrena@gmail.com or use the Help & Support channel inside the player platform. Please include enough information so we can locate your account or the relevant page.
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