PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [17/12//24]
[Hearthside game] ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, [Insert Website URL] (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
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Use the contact form to reach us (e.g., name, email address).
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Subscribe to our newsletter or updates.
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Interact with features such as the Kickstarter campaign link or pre-launch notifications.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
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Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
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Information about how you use the Site, such as pages visited and time spent.
We collect this information using cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form.
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To send promotional materials, newsletters, and updates about Divided Horizons.
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To improve our Site's functionality and user experience.
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To connect users to our Kickstarter campaign.
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To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
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Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms) to operate our Site and send communications.
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Kickstarter Integration: If you pledge through Kickstarter, your personal information will be processed by Kickstarter under their privacy policies.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.
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​4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
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Analyze website traffic and usage.
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Remember your preferences.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of the Site.
5. External Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites, including Kickstarter. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. Please review the privacy policies of these external sites before providing your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Non-personal information may be retained longer for analytical purposes.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
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The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications.
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The right to file a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of significant updates by posting the new policy on our Site with an updated "Effective Date."
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
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Email: [admin@hearthsidegames.com]
This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with data protection laws, builds trust with your users, and reflects your commitment to handling customer data responsibly. If you’re handling data from the EU, make sure to check additional GDPR compliance requirements.