JudgeCall Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 5, 2026 Last updated: August 5, 2026 Personal-information processor: [Zhang Jiarui] Contact: support@judgecall.net

Please read this Privacy Policy before using JudgeCall.

1. Privacy Summary

JudgeCall is designed to process as little personal information as possible:

1. no registration or sign-in is required;
2. we do not require a phone number, email address, legal name, or identity document;
3. we do not integrate third-party sign-in;
4. we do not use advertising, user profiling, or personalized recommendations;
5. we do not integrate third-party analytics SDKs;
6. we do not provide cloud account synchronization;
7. event, judging, and time-extension records are stored locally on the user’s device by default;
8. JudgeCall does not proactively upload those records unless the user exports or shares them;
9. we do not sell personal information; and
10. we currently do not provide personal information outside the People’s Republic of China.

If we later add accounts, cloud sync, online event management, analytics, advertising, payments, or another feature requiring new processing, we will update this Policy before enabling it and obtain consent where required.

2. Records Created by Users

2.1 Types of Records

Users may create or save event names, dates, and rounds; match start and end times and extensions; judge-call times and handling duration; table numbers, match IDs, or event identifiers; player nicknames, player IDs, or other user-entered identifiers; infractions, rulings, and outcomes; judging notes; and other event or judging records created through relevant features.

JudgeCall does not require legal names, identity numbers, phone numbers, addresses, or information unrelated to judging. Use table numbers, player IDs, nicknames, or other non-real-name identifiers wherever possible.

2.2 Purposes

These records are processed only to record judge calls and their handling; calculate intervals between calls; record time extensions; organize event and judging information; display, search, modify, or delete records on the device; generate files, images, or other exports at the user’s request; and share records with an application selected by the user.

They are not used for advertising, marketing, profiling, credit evaluation, or automated decision-making.

2.3 Storage Location

Event and judging records are stored locally on the user’s device by default. Except when the user exports, shares, or uses a device backup feature, JudgeCall does not proactively upload them, back them up to the cloud, or synchronize them across devices.

The Operator generally cannot view, recover, change, or delete records held locally on a user’s device.

2.4 Retention

Local records remain until the user deletes them; clears browser or app data; uninstalls JudgeCall; replaces, resets, or reformats the device; the operating system, browser, or local environment clears them; or damage, loss, or another event makes the data inaccessible.

JudgeCall cannot guarantee recovery of deleted, lost, or damaged local records. Export and back up important event materials promptly.

3. Information About Other People

Event or judging records may concern players, judges, staff, or others. If a user chooses to record another person’s name, nickname, player ID, infraction, or other information, the user should:

1. record only what event management or judging requires;
2. avoid unrelated personal circumstances;
3. prefer nicknames, player IDs, and table numbers;
4. avoid identity numbers, phone numbers, addresses, financial accounts, health information, and other sensitive or irrelevant data;
5. protect records under event rules, organizer requirements, and applicable law;
6. confirm a lawful basis before exporting, displaying, or sharing; and
7. delete or anonymize records when no longer needed.

Because records remain local by default, the Operator does not proactively receive or view information about others. Once a user exports, sends, or publishes a record, the user and recipient are responsible for subsequent processing. JudgeCall cannot control recipients, distribution, or retention chosen by the user.

4. Technical Information During Website Visits

To establish a network connection, return content, maintain security, and troubleshoot, servers and network infrastructure may automatically process:

• IP address;
• date and time;
• requested page or file;
• browser type and version;
• operating-system type;
• HTTP status; and
• network errors or security anomalies.

This information is produced automatically by browsers, servers, and communications systems. JudgeCall does not use it to identify a user’s real identity, advertise, personalize recommendations, or track users across sites.

Unless law requires otherwise or retention is necessary for attacks, incidents, or faults, access logs should in principle be kept for no more than [insert actual period, for example 30 days], after which they are deleted or anonymized.

If JudgeCall’s servers do not retain access logs, the applicable practice is: “Technical information is processed temporarily only to establish the connection and return content; the Operator does not proactively retain access logs that identify a specific user.”

5. Local Storage, Cookies, and Similar Technologies

5.1 Local Storage

JudgeCall may use browser local storage, an app-local database, or device file storage for user-created event and judging records; timer and time-extension records; language, display, or feature preferences; and configuration required for operation.

This information stays on the device by default and is not automatically uploaded merely because local storage is used. Users may delete it through JudgeCall features or by clearing browser or app data.

5.2 Cookies

JudgeCall currently does not use cookies for advertising, cross-site tracking, or profiling.

If necessary cookies are used for site security, language choice, or basic functions, they will be limited to what those purposes require. Before introducing non-essential cookies or analytics, we will update this Policy and provide notice, consent, or refusal controls as required by law.

6. Device Permissions

For rules lookup, timing, or judging records, JudgeCall does not proactively read contacts, messages, call history, precise location, microphone, camera, calendar, or unrelated photos and files.

When a user chooses to save a file, export an image, select a file, or share content, the operating system may request access to the selected file or location. That permission is used only for the user-initiated action and does not authorize JudgeCall to read unselected files.

Users may review permissions in device settings. Refusing a non-essential permission does not affect functions that do not depend on it.

7. Export and Sharing

JudgeCall may export records as CSV, images, PDF, or other files. Export is user-initiated and saved to a location selected by the user.

System sharing lets the user choose email, messaging, cloud storage, or another receiving application. The device operating system and selected app perform the transfer. JudgeCall does not automatically choose a recipient or send records without a user action.

Receiving applications process information under their own privacy policies. Review their rules and confirm recipients and content before sharing.

8. Third-Party Disclosure

JudgeCall currently does not provide personal information to advertisers; sell it to data brokers; share user-created event or judging records with third parties; use third-party sign-in, advertising SDKs, behavioral analytics SDKs, or cloud account synchronization.

Network Infrastructure

Website operation may use server hosting, DNS, content delivery, network access, or other infrastructure. Providers may process IP addresses, access times, and similar technical information only as needed for transmission, security, or legal duties.

We select providers with suitable security capabilities and require processing only for agreed purposes and within necessary scope. Providers must not use entrusted information for their own advertising, profiling, or unrelated purposes.

9. Disclosure Required by Law

Except as stated here, JudgeCall does not proactively provide personal information to another organization or person. Necessary information may be processed or disclosed:

1. under laws and regulations;
2. in response to a lawful request from a judicial, administrative, or other competent authority;
3. to address cybersecurity incidents, fraud, attacks, or other unlawful conduct;
4. to protect the person, property, and lawful rights of users, the Operator, or others;
5. as necessary to enter into or perform a contract to which the user is a party;
6. as necessary to perform legal duties or obligations; or
7. in another circumstance provided by law.

We will verify requests as appropriate and limit disclosure to a lawful, legitimate, and necessary scope.

10. Cross-Border Processing

JudgeCall currently does not proactively transfer, store, or provide users’ personal information outside the People’s Republic of China.

If a user shares an exported file through an overseas email, messaging, cloud, or other service, that is the user’s chosen action.

Before future cross-border provision by JudgeCall, we will comply with applicable notice, consent, impact-assessment, and data-transfer requirements, including describing the overseas recipient, purposes, methods, categories, and how rights may be exercised.

11. Children

JudgeCall is an information and assistance tool for TCG players, judges, and event staff. It does not require an account or age information, is not primarily directed to children under 14, and does not proactively request a child’s legal name, contact information, identity document, or other personal information.

Children under 14 should use JudgeCall under a parent’s or guardian’s guidance. When a record concerns a child, users should use a player ID, nickname, or other non-real-name identifier; avoid unrelated information; never publish contact details, address, identity document, or other sensitive information; obtain necessary authorization before sharing; and follow organizer child-protection rules.

A guardian who believes the Operator actually holds a child’s information processed without proper authorization may contact us. After verification, we will delete it, restrict processing, or take other legally required action.

12. User Rights

Under applicable law, users have rights to know, decide, restrict, or refuse processing and may request access, copying, correction, supplementation, or deletion.

12.1 Local Records

Users can view, edit, supplement, delete, export, or copy local records through JudgeCall and can remove all local information by clearing app or browser data. The Operator generally cannot remotely access or delete local device records.

12.2 Server Technical Information

To inquire about, correct, or delete information actually retained by JudgeCall servers, contact us. To protect users and others, we may request enough information to verify identity and authenticity, but not unrelated information. We will process complete requests promptly, subject to applicable law.

12.3 Deletion

Users may request deletion when the purpose has been achieved, cannot be achieved, or is no longer necessary; JudgeCall ends the relevant service; consent is withdrawn and no other lawful basis applies; processing violates law or an agreement; or another legal ground applies.

If a statutory retention period remains or deletion is technically difficult, we will stop processing other than storage and necessary security protection.

12.4 Complaints and Explanations

Users may request an explanation of this Policy and related processing rules or submit feedback and complaints. Exercising information rights will not cause denial of basic features that do not depend on that information.

13. Information Security

Based on scale, data types, and risk, JudgeCall takes reasonable measures, including minimizing server-side processing; keeping event and judging records local by default; access control for servers, administration, and accounts; authentication and permission management; security updates; protection against unauthorized access, tampering, disclosure, or destruction; incident logging, analysis, and response; and reasonable retention periods.

No internet or device environment is absolutely secure. Protect devices, exports, and event records using device passwords, system updates, and appropriate backups.

14. Security Incidents

For an actual or potential leak, tampering, loss, or other personal-information incident, we will take remedial measures appropriate to the event, such as blocking unauthorized access, repairing vulnerabilities, limiting features, deleting or isolating at-risk data, assessing impact, reporting to authorities, and notifying affected users where law requires.

A notice may describe affected categories, likely impact, measures taken or planned, steps users can take, and contact details. No notice is required where law permits an exception.

15. Closure or Change of Operator

If JudgeCall ceases operation, we will notify users through the website or another reasonable method and lawfully delete or anonymize personal information held on JudgeCall servers.

Closure does not automatically delete local records. Users should export or delete them as needed before closure.

If the Operator changes and a new operator must continue processing, we will identify and provide contact information for the new operator and require continued compliance with this Policy. A new purpose or method requires renewed notice and consent where legally required.

16. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy for changes in law, features, or processing. We will prominently notify users of material changes, including major changes to categories, purposes, or methods; addition of accounts, cloud sync, third-party sign-in, analytics, advertising, or payments; a change in storage location; cross-border provision; changes to rights procedures, operator, or contact details; or another material effect on personal-information rights.

Where consent is legally required, we will obtain it before the updated processing begins. The updated Policy applies from the effective date displayed on the page.

17. Contact Us

For questions, feedback, complaints, or requests concerning this Policy, JudgeCall’s processing, or personal-information rights, contact:

Personal-information processor: [Zhang Jiarui] Product: JudgeCall Email: support@judgecall.net Principal place of operation and filing: within the People’s Republic of China

We will process verified requests promptly. Users may also complain or report to competent personal-information-protection authorities or pursue other legal remedies.

18. Other Terms

1. Headings are for convenience and do not alter meaning.
2. Matters not addressed are governed by the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China.
3. The Chinese version is the primary version. Where another language differs, the Chinese version controls to the extent permitted by applicable law.
4. This Policy and the JudgeCall Terms of Service together govern use of JudgeCall, while this Policy specifically explains personal-information processing.