Privacy Policy
What we collect, why we collect it and how you stay in control.
Your data, plainly explained
GT Game Theory Galaxy (“GT Galaxy”, “we”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect when you use this website or visit our club in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, how we use it, who sees it, how long we keep it and what you can ask us to do. We handle personal data in line with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and applicable Karnataka regulations.
The short version
- We collect only what we need to verify members and run the club.
- We never sell your personal information.
- Optional cookies stay off until you say yes.
- You can ask to see, correct or erase your data at any time.
The life of your data
From the moment you contact us to the day it is deleted.
- CollectYou share it, or we log it.
- UseVerify, serve and comply.
- ShareOnly with named partners.
- KeepFor a fixed period.
- EraseDeleted when time is up.
What we collect
What you give us
Contact forms and messages: your name, email, phone number and message.
Membership applications: full name, date of birth, a government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence or Voter ID), a photograph and contact details, collected at the club or on WhatsApp during KYC.
Game transactions: buy-ins, settlements and prize payouts linked to your verified bank account.
WhatsApp: messages you send to +91 99861 77736.
What we collect automatically
Website analytics: pages visited, approximate city-level location, device, browser and referrer. Analytics cookies are set only after you consent.
Server logs: our hosting provider records IP address, request time and browser details for security and abuse prevention.
CCTV: the club is under continuous surveillance for everyone's safety.
How we use it
- To answer enquiries sent by form, WhatsApp, phone or email.
- To confirm your identity and that you are 18 or older, as lawful skill gaming requires.
- To process buy-ins, settlements and tournament winnings.
- To meet legal duties: tax deducted at source, cash-handling limits and KYC record-keeping.
- To improve the website and the club experience using aggregated analytics.
- To send service messages about tournaments, member events or operations, only if you have asked for them.
Cookies and tracking
You choose which optional cookies run, and you can change your mind at any time.
| Type | Purpose | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Keeps the site working: sessions, security and remembering your cookie choice. | Always on |
| Analytics | Measures overall site usage so we can improve it. | Off until you consent |
| Marketing | Reserved for any future advertising tools. None are active today. | Off |
| Social | Only used if you interact with embedded social widgets. | Off |
How long we keep it
Bar length shows the relative retention period.
CCTV is overwritten automatically unless flagged for an incident.
Your rights under the DPDP Act
Access
Ask for a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction
Ask us to fix anything inaccurate or out of date.
Erasure
Ask us to delete your data, subject to our legal retention duties.
Withdraw consent
Switch off analytics, marketing or social cookies whenever you like.
Nominate someone
Name a person to act for you if you are unable to.
Complain
If you're unhappy with our response, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India.
Grievance contact. To use any of these rights, email info@gpaentertainment.in with the subject “Privacy Request”. We aim to reply within 30 days.
Security, children and changes
How we protect your data
We use HTTPS encryption on this website, limit access to KYC records, and secure the club with physical controls and 24/7 CCTV. No system is perfectly secure. If you suspect unauthorised access to your data, tell us right away.
Children
GT Galaxy is an 18+ venue. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe we hold data about a minor, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be highlighted on the website and the “Last updated” date above will change.
