Last updated: March 31, 2026
SpeedCubeBattle respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
By using SpeedCubeBattle, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
SpeedCubeBattle
Owner: Tom Lucksted
Email: info@speedcubebattle.com
Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash). If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google.
Game Data: We collect data related to your matches, including solve times, match results, ELO ratings, and game statistics.
Usage Data: We collect usage data through PostHog analytics, including pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns.
Chat Messages: Messages sent through in-game and lobby chat may be stored temporarily and reviewed to enforce our Terms of Service.
Technical Data: We collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information for security and service stability.
If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): to provide and operate the service.
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): to improve the platform, ensure fair gameplay, and prevent abuse.
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): for optional analytics and cookies where required.
We use your information to provide and operate SpeedCubeBattle, including matchmaking, leaderboard rankings, and ELO calculations.
We process gameplay data to detect cheating, abuse, and manipulation of the platform.
Your email is used for account verification, password resets, and important service notifications. We do not send marketing emails.
Analytics data is used to improve features, performance, and user experience.
We may use aggregated and anonymized data for statistical purposes.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Your username, ELO rating, match history, and game statistics are publicly visible on the platform.
We may share data with service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
We may disclose data if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of SpeedCubeBattle or its users.
SpeedCubeBattle uses an essential session cookie (SCB_SESSION) to keep you logged in.
We use PostHog for analytics, which may set cookies to track usage patterns.
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies.
We do not use advertising cookies.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences in the application settings.
Your data may be processed on servers located outside the European Union.
In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses in accordance with GDPR.
Your data is stored on secure servers. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Account data is retained as long as your account is active.
Upon deletion, personal data will be removed where possible.
Game statistics and match history may be retained in anonymized form to preserve leaderboard integrity.
Chat messages are retained temporarily and automatically deleted.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
You may request a data export or deletion by contacting us.
If you are in the EU, you also have the right to data portability and to object to processing.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
SpeedCubeBattle is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected by updating the 'Last updated' date.
If you have any questions, contact us at info@speedcubebattle.com.