Privacy Policy

At Skill Arena, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

By using SkillArena.site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue the use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:

a) Personal Information You Provide

Name, email address, or other details you voluntarily submit via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account registration (if applicable).
Any information you send to us through emails, comments, or feedback forms.

b) Non-Personal Information Automatically Collected

Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, device type, and access times.
Pages you visit, links you click, and time spent on our website.
Aggregate and statistical data that does not personally identify you.

c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect in the following ways:

To operate, maintain, and improve our website.
To personalize user experience and deliver content tailored to your interests.
To send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails (only if you subscribed).
To respond to comments, questions, or requests.
To monitor and analyze trends, traffic, and site usage for better functionality.
To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or illegal activity.
To comply with legal requirements and enforce our terms of service.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We value your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following cases:

Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, email marketing platforms).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
Advertising Partners: We may allow third-party advertising companies such as Google AdSense to display ads. These companies may use cookies or web beacons to provide personalized advertising.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or services. Please note:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
When you click on external links, you are subject to their policies.

Common third-party services we use include:

Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic.
Google AdSense – to display ads and monetize content.
Social Media Plugins – for sharing and engagement.

Each of these services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Advertising & Cookies

We may use Google AdSense and other ad networks to serve ads on this site.
These ad providers may use cookies to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
Users can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., the United States, United Kingdom, or European Union), you may have the following rights:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your data, including for marketing purposes.
Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: admin@skillarena.site.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
Non-personal and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for research, analytics, and business improvement.

8. Security of Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information, including:

Secure servers and SSL encryption.
Restricted access to personal data.
Regular security monitoring of our website.

However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where privacy laws may not provide the same level of protection as in your home country. By using our site, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.