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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 31, 2024

At Ace of Spades, developed by Jens Astrup (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our pointing poker application (“Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Linear ID
  • Linear OAuth Access Tokens

Non-Personal Information:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type
  • Device Information

Note: Non-personal information is collected through Sentry for error detection and session replay, as well as Google Analytics for usage statistics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including:

  • Providing and Maintaining the Service: To authenticate users and provide access to features restricted to authenticated users, such as beginning rounds, navigating issues, and submitting estimates.
  • Improving the Service: Usage information collected via Google Analytics and Sentry helps us understand how users interact with our Service and allows us to enhance its functionality.
  • Security and Error Detection: To monitor and analyze usage and trends, and to detect and prevent technical issues.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • Service Providers: We use third-party services like Sentry and Google Analytics solely for the purpose of improving and monitoring the Service.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information.

  • Session Cookies: Used to operate our Service.
  • Persistent Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how users interact with our Service.

Note: Cookies are utilized for sessions and identifying the rounds a user is participating in. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of our Service may not function properly without cookies.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it.

  • Encryption: Linear access tokens are encrypted using industry-standard encryption methods.
  • Secure Storage: All data is stored securely on Railway databases, with access restricted to the owner of the service.
  • Access Controls: We utilize multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Data Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users via email and display a prominent notice on the homepage of the Service.

6. Data Retention

  • Retention Period: Monitoring and logging data may be stored for up to 90 days.
  • Data Deletion: Users can request deletion of their personal data by contacting us at support@jensastrup.io. Requests will be honored within 30 days of receipt.

7. Your Rights

  • Access and Correction: You may contact us at support@jensastrup.io to access or correct your personal information.
  • Data Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt-Out: Currently, we do not provide options to opt-out of certain data uses or communications.

8. International Users

Our Service is available to users worldwide, including those in jurisdictions with data protection laws that may differ from those in your country.

Note: We do not currently comply with international data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using our Service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in countries where our servers are located.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable 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 atsupport@jensastrup.io, and we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, specifically to Linear issues.

  • Integration with Linear: Our application integrates with Linear through their API to provide functionality such as accessing your favorite views, teams, and issues. When you use our Service, your data is also subject to Linear’s privacy practices. We recommend reviewing Linear’s Privacy Policy to understand how they handle your data.
  • Data Shared with Linear: We use your Linear OAuth access tokens to interact with your Linear account on your behalf. This includes fetching unestimated issues, displaying comments, and setting estimates on issues.
  • Impact on User Privacy: The integration allows us to access certain data from your Linear account to provide seamless functionality. We only access data necessary for the Service, and we do not share this data with any unauthorized third parties.
  • No Control Over Third Parties: We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be prominently displayed on the homepage of the application. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

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

By using Ace of Spades, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.