Effective date: June 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information in several ways:
a. Information You Provide to Us
• Account Information: Username, email address, date of birth, password (encrypted), and avatar image.
• Profile Information: Game preferences, achievements, social connections.
• Communications: Messages sent via chat, contact forms, support requests, or email.
b. Automatically Collected Information
• Device Data: Browser type, operating system, IP address, screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, game activity, time spent, clicks, and error logs.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze site usage.
c. Third-Party Information
If you sign in via a third-party account (e.g., Google or Facebook), we may collect public profile data provided by those platforms (e.g., name, email, profile picture), in accordance with their privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To operate and maintain the Website and games
• To create and manage your user account
• To personalize your gaming experience
• To analyze trends and improve site performance
• To send administrative notifications and updates
• To respond to support inquiries and feedback
• To prevent cheating, abuse, or fraudulent behavior
• To comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
a. With Your Consent
We may share information with third parties if you give us explicit permission to do so.
b. With Service Providers
We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who help operate our website and services (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support), under strict confidentiality agreements.
c. For Legal Reasons
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Playthum, its users, or the public.
d. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Playthum uses cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to:
• Remember login sessions
• Store user preferences
• Measure website performance and game usage
• Deliver targeted promotions (where applicable)
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Children's Privacy
Playthum is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent, in accordance with applicable child protection laws such as COPPA. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
6. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or destruction. These include:
• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Password hashing and secure authentication
• Regular vulnerability assessments
Despite our efforts, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use the Website at your own risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
• Objection: Object to data processing or withdraw consent
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
9. Third-Party Services and Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites and third-party advertisements. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. Please review their policies before interacting with them.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at support@playthum.com
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of Playthum after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.