Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how OldManObserver ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use ViewerFrenzy (the game) and related services, including viewerfrenzy.com, streamer.viewerfrenzy.com, and manage.viewerfrenzy.com (collectively, the "Services").

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Services.

1. Information we collect

1.1 Twitch account information (when you sign in)

If you use "Sign in with Twitch", we receive information from Twitch that allows us to identify you and provide the Services.

• Identifiers: Twitch user ID and login name.
• Profile information: display name and profile image URL (and other public profile fields Twitch provides).
• Access/entitlement checks: information needed to determine whether you are allowed to access gated features (for example, subscriber status on a specific channel, if applicable).
• OAuth data: scopes granted and token expiration details. We do not intentionally store your Twitch OAuth access token on our servers; your browser/device may store session tokens to keep you signed in.

Note: The exact fields we receive can vary depending on Twitch and the permissions/scopes you approve. If you grant us permission to access your email address, we may receive and store it.

1.2 Game and gameplay information

When you play ViewerFrenzy (including participating via stream), we may collect and store gameplay data to operate the game and generate leaderboards/stats.

• Competition results: finishes, placements, points, races joined, wins, and other stats.
• Customization and preferences: default vehicle selection, cosmetic selections, and related preferences you save.
• In-game identifiers: internal IDs used to associate stats and preferences to your Twitch identity.

1.3 Community content (UGC) you create or upload

If you create or upload content (for example: community maps/tracks, map metadata like name/description, or other creations), we store that content and associated metadata.

• Map metadata: map name, description, creator, timestamps, versioning, and configuration data.
• Moderation status: flags such as removed/disabled or featured/official status.

1.4 Official promotional recordings

If you participate in a ViewerFrenzy session designated for official promotional recording, we may collect and create recordings, screenshots, clips, and related metadata. These materials can include in-game usernames, display names, profile images, maps, gameplay actions, results, and chat messages displayed by the Services.

If a streamer agrees to be featured in official promotional materials, we may also collect the information needed to document that agreement, such as their legal name, contact information, Twitch or channel identity, release version, signature timestamp, and agreed credit or compensation terms. We keep this information private except as described in this policy or in the applicable agreement.

1.5 Purchase and entitlement information

ViewerFrenzy may offer in-game purchases (such as skins) processed through third-party platforms (for example, Steam). We do not collect or store your full payment card details.

• Transaction/entitlement references: purchase receipts or entitlement IDs needed to grant you items.
• Inventory state: records indicating what digital items you own in ViewerFrenzy.

1.6 Technical information

Like most online services, we and our infrastructure providers may collect technical information when you access the Services.

• Device and browser data: user agent, language, and similar details.
• Log data: IP address, timestamps, error logs, and request metadata for security and troubleshooting.
• Local storage: we use localStorage/sessionStorage to store authentication/session information in your browser.
• Cookies: we may use cookies and similar technologies required for security and basic functionality. (We do not knowingly use third-party advertising cookies for ViewerFrenzy.)

2. How we use information

• Provide the Services (sign-in, saving preferences, showing stats, and operating competitions).
• Personalize your experience (remember your default vehicle/cosmetics).
• Moderate and enforce rules (prevent abuse, remove prohibited content, and protect the community).
• Improve and debug (monitor performance, fix bugs, and develop new features).
• Security (detect fraud, protect accounts, and protect our infrastructure).
• Official promotion and marketing (create, edit, publish, distribute, and advertise ViewerFrenzy trailers, clips, screenshots, store pages, social media, and press materials, subject to the Terms and any applicable separate creator release).

3. How information is shared

We do not sell your personal information.

3.1 Public visibility (leaderboards and stats)

ViewerFrenzy is designed to be stream-enabled. Your Twitch display name/login and gameplay results may be publicly visible in leaderboards, stats pages, and on stream overlays.

3.2 Official promotional distribution

For designated official promotional recordings, we may share the recorded materials with video, social media, storefront, advertising, press, editing, hosting, and content-delivery providers to publish and promote ViewerFrenzy. Materials made public through those services may be copied, embedded, or reshared according to the receiving service’s terms and controls.

3.3 Service providers and infrastructure

We use third-party providers to host and operate the Services (for example, hosting, databases, and content delivery). These providers process information on our behalf to deliver the Services.

3.4 Third-party platforms you choose to use

• Twitch: authentication and (where applicable) entitlement checks such as subscription status.
• Steam (or other storefront/platforms): purchase processing and entitlement verification.

3.5 Legal and safety

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the safety of users, investigate abuse, or protect our rights.

4. Data retention

We keep information only as long as needed to provide and operate the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

• Gameplay stats and leaderboards may be retained long-term to preserve competitive history.
• Removed community maps may be retained for moderation/audit purposes, but can be disabled from public access.
• Official promotional recordings and related release or consent records may be retained for the duration needed to run the campaign, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Published materials may remain available as permitted by the Terms, a separate creator release, and applicable law.
• We may retain backups for a limited time even after deletion requests are processed.

5. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Children’s privacy

The Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

7. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of certain personal information we hold about you. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing.

To request access or deletion, contact us using the contact method below. We may need to verify your identity (for example, by confirming control of the Twitch account).

For a designated promotional recording session, the notice will identify how to opt out before participating. You may also contact us to ask that we do not use you in future promotional recordings. We will review requests to remove or limit published material in accordance with applicable law, the Terms, and any separate creator release; removal may not be possible where material has already been published, redistributed, or is retained for legal or archival purposes.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date.

9. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact OldManObserver via the contact form on oldmanobserver.com.

This document is provided for general informational purposes and should be reviewed for your specific legal requirements.