Privacy Policy

MIDDLEMAN PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 23, 2026
Company: MiddleMan, Inc.
Website: https://middlemanbets.com/ 

1. Overview

MiddleMan, Inc. (“MiddleMan,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) dba MiddleManBets.com provides a peer-to-peer competitive settlement platform that enables users to create private competitive agreements and securely transfer funds upon completion of agreed terms.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

     A. Information You Provide

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Username / Gamer tag (if applicable)
• Payment method details (processed by third-party providers)
• Account verification information (when required)
• Wager agreement details and transaction data

     B. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Device information
• Browser type
• Usage data
• Cookies and tracking data 

     C. Financial Information

          MiddleMan does not store full credit card numbers. Payment processing is handled by third-

          party providers such as Stripe or similar compliant processors.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create      and manage user accounts
• Facilitate      peer-to-peer competitive agreements
• Securely      hold and transfer funds
• Calculate      service and settlement fees
• Operate      membership programs
• Generate      trust/reputation scores
• Prevent      fraud and abuse
• Comply      with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Reputation & Trust Scoring

MiddleMan maintains a proprietary trust scoring system based on:

• Transaction completion history
• Agreement fulfillment
• Dispute outcomes
• Account activity patterns

These scores are part of the platform functionality and are used to enhance trust and reduce fraud.

5. Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party financial service providers. By using MiddleMan, you agree to their respective terms and privacy policies.

MiddleMan charges:

• A $1 deposit service fee per participant per wager
• A percentage-based settlement fee upon payout to the winner
• Optional membership subscription fees

6. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including encryption, secure authentication, and restricted access controls.

However, no system can guarantee 100% security.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:

• Payment processors
• Identity verification providers
• Fraud prevention services
• Legal authorities if required

8. Membership Data

Subscription members may have additional transaction history and usage data retained for service enhancement and compliance purposes.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:

• Request access to your data
• Request correction
• Request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)

10. Children

MiddleMan is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

11. Changes to Policy

We may update this policy. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revisions.