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Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Animal Games Platform ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using Animal Games Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our platform, including:

Game Progress Data: Your progress through various games, levels completed, scores achieved, and game history
FS (Fantasy Score) Points: Your accumulated points, point history, achievements unlocked, and leaderboard rankings
Game Preferences: Your preferred game categories, difficulty settings, display preferences, and accessibility settings
Statistics: Games played, games won, success rates, time spent playing, and performance metrics
User-Generated Content: Any content you create, submit, or post on the platform (if applicable)
Communication Data: If you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type (mobile, tablet, desktop), screen resolution, and device identifiers
Network Information: IP address (which may be anonymized), internet service provider, connection type, and general geographic location (country/city level)
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on each page, click patterns, navigation paths, features used, and interaction with game elements
Referral Information: Referring website addresses, search terms used to find our site, and marketing campaign identifiers
Technical Data: JavaScript errors, page load times, browser capabilities, language preferences, and time zone
Session Data: Session identifiers, login timestamps (if applicable), and session duration

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. These technologies include:

Cookies: Small text files stored on your device
Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser (used for game data and preferences)
Session Storage: Temporary data stored during your browser session
Web Beacons: Small invisible images used to track website usage
Pixel Tags: Similar to web beacons, used for tracking and analytics

For detailed information about cookies, including types, purposes, and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

2.4 Information from Third-Party Services

We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, including:

Google Analytics: Aggregated usage statistics and analytics data (if enabled)
Google Fonts: Basic usage information for font loading optimization
Advertising Networks: Information about ad interactions and performance (if advertisements are displayed)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, based on our legitimate interests, legal obligations, and your consent:

3.1 Service Provision

To Provide and Maintain Our Service: To deliver the gaming experience, track your progress, maintain your game statistics, save your FS points, and ensure continuity of your gaming sessions
To Process Game Data: To calculate scores, update leaderboards, track achievements, and manage your game progress across sessions
To Enable Features: To enable game features, save preferences, remember settings, and provide personalized game recommendations

3.2 Service Improvement

To Improve Our Service: To understand how users interact with our platform, identify popular features, detect bugs, and make data-driven improvements
To Analyze Usage: To monitor and analyze usage patterns, trends, user behavior, game performance, and platform efficiency
To Conduct Research: To conduct internal research and development to improve game quality, user experience, and platform functionality
To Test Features: To test new features, conduct A/B testing, and evaluate feature effectiveness

3.3 Personalization

To Personalize Your Experience: To customize content, game recommendations, difficulty levels, and features based on your preferences and playing history
To Provide Recommendations: To suggest games you might enjoy based on your previous gameplay and preferences
To Customize Interface: To remember your display preferences, language settings, and accessibility options

3.4 Communication

To Respond to Inquiries: To respond to your questions, comments, support requests, and feedback
To Send Notifications: To send you important updates about the service, changes to terms, or security alerts (if applicable)
To Provide Support: To provide customer support, troubleshoot issues, and assist with technical problems

3.5 Security and Legal

To Ensure Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security threats, fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, and other harmful activities
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal requirements, respond to legal processes, enforce our terms, and protect our rights and the rights of our users
To Prevent Fraud: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse of the service, and violations of our terms
To Enforce Policies: To enforce our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other policies

3.6 Business Operations

To Manage Operations: To manage our business operations, monitor service performance, and ensure service availability
To Generate Analytics: To generate aggregated, anonymized analytics and reports for internal use
To Support Business Decisions: To make informed business decisions based on usage data and user feedback

4. Data Storage

Animal Games Platform uses localStorage technology to store your information directly in your web browser. This means:

Your game data (FS points, statistics, progress) is stored locally on your device
We do not transmit your personal game data to our servers
Your data remains on your device unless you clear your browser's local storage
If you use multiple devices or browsers, your data will be separate on each device

Important: If you clear your browser's cache or local storage, your game progress and statistics will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you:

5.1 Google Services

We may use Google services, including:

Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display text. When you visit our website, Google may collect information including your IP address and which fonts are being used. This data is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy. Google Fonts is GDPR compliant.
Google Analytics: If enabled, Google Analytics may collect information about your use of our website, including pages visited, time spent, and device information. This helps us improve our service. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser settings.
Google AdSense: If we display advertisements, Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to show relevant ads. Please see our Cookie Policy for more information.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our website, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5.2 Other Third-Party Services

We may integrate other third-party services that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition
With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR:

Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request transfer of your data to another service
Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data
Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. Please note that since we use localStorage, you can delete your data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.

8. Children's Privacy

Animal Games Platform is intended for users of all ages, including children. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

Since we use localStorage, parents can manage their child's data by clearing the browser's local storage on the device their child uses.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

9.1 Technical Security Measures

HTTPS Encryption: We use secure HTTPS connections to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our servers
Secure Storage: Data stored locally in your browser is protected by browser security mechanisms
Access Controls: We implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access
Regular Updates: We keep our systems and software updated with the latest security patches
Security Monitoring: We monitor our systems for security threats and suspicious activity
Data Minimization: We only collect and store data that is necessary for providing our service

9.2 Organizational Security Measures

Staff Training: Our staff are trained on data protection and security best practices
Privacy by Design: We implement privacy considerations into our service design and development
Incident Response: We have procedures in place to respond to security incidents
Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and audits

9.3 Security Limitations

However, please be aware that:

No Absolute Security: No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure
No Guarantees: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security
User Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device, browser, and any passwords or access credentials
Third-Party Risks: We cannot control the security of third-party services we use
Evolving Threats: Security threats are constantly evolving, and we continuously work to address new challenges

9.4 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal data, we will:

Investigate the breach immediately
Take steps to mitigate the impact
Notify relevant authorities as required by law (within 72 hours under GDPR)
Notify affected users if the breach poses a high risk to their rights and freedoms
Provide information about the breach and steps users can take to protect themselves

9.5 Best Practices for Users

To help protect your data, we recommend:

Keeping your browser and operating system updated
Using strong, unique passwords if accounts are created
Not sharing your device with unauthorized users
Clearing your browser data regularly if using a shared device
Being cautious about clicking on suspicious links

10. Data Retention

Since we use localStorage, your data is stored on your device until:

You manually clear your browser's local storage
You clear your browser's cache and cookies
Your browser settings automatically clear stored data

We do not retain your personal data on our servers. Once cleared from your browser, the data cannot be recovered.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

11.1 Data Transfer Mechanisms

When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

UK Adequacy Decisions: We may transfer data to countries with adequacy decisions from the UK government
Standard Contractual Clauses: We may use standard contractual clauses approved by UK authorities for data transfers
Third-Party Services: Third-party services we use (such as Google) may transfer data internationally in accordance with their own privacy policies and legal frameworks

11.2 Third-Party Data Transfers

When you use our service, certain third-party services may transfer your data internationally:

Google Services: Google may transfer data to servers located in various countries. Google is certified under various data protection frameworks, including the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework (where applicable)
Cloud Services: If we use cloud hosting services, data may be stored on servers in different countries
CDN Services: Content delivery networks may cache data on servers worldwide

11.3 Your Rights Regarding Transfers

If you are located in the UK or EEA, you have the right to:

Know where your data is being transferred
Understand the safeguards in place for international transfers
Object to certain transfers (subject to legal limitations)

11.4 Local Storage Exception

Please note that since we primarily use localStorage, your game data is stored locally on your device and is not transferred to our servers. However, technical information (such as IP addresses) may still be processed by third-party services.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Data Controller: Animal Games Platform
Email: [email protected]
Website: About Page
Address: United Kingdom

For data protection inquiries, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. You can contact the ICO at:

ICO Website: https://ico.org.uk
ICO Helpline: 0303 123 1113

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

14.1 Your CCPA Rights

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold, including:
- The categories of personal information collected
- The sources from which personal information is collected
- The business or commercial purpose for collecting personal information
- The categories of third parties with whom personal information is shared
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to Limit Use: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (where applicable)

14.2 Categories of Personal Information

Under CCPA, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers: IP address, device identifiers, browser information
Internet Activity: Browsing history, interaction with our service, usage data
Geolocation Data: General geographic location (country/city level)
Inferences: Preferences, characteristics, and behavior patterns

14.3 Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration.

14.4 Exercising Your CCPA Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will:

Respond to your request within 45 days (may be extended by 45 additional days if necessary)
Verify your identity before processing your request
Provide information free of charge, up to twice per 12-month period
Not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

14.5 Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The authorized agent must provide proof of authorization, and we may require you to verify your identity directly with us.

15. Data Processing Legal Basis (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

15.1 Legal Bases for Processing

Legitimate Interests: We process data for our legitimate interests in:
- Providing and improving our service
- Analyzing usage patterns and trends
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
- Managing our business operations
Consent: We process certain data based on your consent, such as:
- Non-essential cookies
- Analytics tracking (where applicable)
- Marketing communications (if applicable)
Legal Obligation: We process data to comply with legal obligations, such as:
- Responding to legal requests
- Complying with data protection laws
- Enforcing our terms and policies
Contract Performance: We process data necessary to perform our contract with you (providing the service)

15.2 Your Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. If you object, we will stop processing your data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or if processing is necessary for legal claims.

16. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or significantly affects you. Our service may use automated processes to:

Calculate game scores and FS points
Provide game recommendations based on your preferences
Customize difficulty levels based on your performance

These automated processes do not produce legal effects and are designed to enhance your gaming experience. You can always manually adjust settings and preferences.