Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Basho Picks. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our sumo wrestling prediction application.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you register for an account, we collect your username and email address. This information is necessary to create and manage your account, and to provide you with account-related services.
Prediction Data
We collect and store your predictions for sumo wrestling matches. This data is used to calculate your accuracy, display your statistics, and generate leaderboards.
Usage Information
We may collect information about how you interact with our application, including pages visited, features used, and timestamps of your activities.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our prediction services
- Calculate and display your prediction accuracy and statistics
- Generate leaderboards and competitive rankings
- Send you notifications about match results and prediction deadlines
- Communicate with you about your account or our services
- Improve and optimize our application
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Azure Table Storage. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and general usage patterns. This data helps us improve our application. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can accept or decline analytics cookies when you first visit our site. For more information, please see Google's Privacy Policy.
Sumo API
We use the Sumo API to retrieve match schedules, results, and wrestler information. Please review their privacy policy for information about how they handle data.
ProtonMail SMTP
We use ProtonMail SMTP to send password reset emails. Your email address is only used for this purpose and is not shared with Proton beyond what's necessary for email delivery.
Cookies and Browser Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to provide our services. Here are the types of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the application to function and cannot be disabled. They include authentication cookies to maintain your login session and preference cookies for features like spoiler-free mode.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site through Google Analytics. They collect anonymized information about page views and user interactions. You can accept or decline these cookies when you first visit the site.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Basho Picks, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline analytics cookies. Your choice is saved in your browser. To change your preference, you can clear your browser's local storage for this site and refresh the page to see the consent banner again. You can also disable cookies entirely in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our application.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of certain notifications
- Request a copy of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us through our help channel on Twitter/X.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our help channel on Twitter/X (@xxaacctt).