Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Lion & Wolf Games ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website lionandwolfgames.com (the "Site").

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
• Notification Subscriptions: Your email address and preferences when you subscribe to notifications.
• Contact Forms: Name, email, and message content when you contact us.
• Comments: Content you post in comments sections.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referring URLs.
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address (may be anonymized).
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device. See our Cookie Policy.

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Advertising partners
• Social media platforms (if you interact with our social features)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Service Delivery: Operating and maintaining our Site, providing content you request.
• Communication: Sending notifications, responding to inquiries, service updates.
• Personalization: Customizing content recommendations based on your interests.
• Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our Site to improve it.
• Security: Protecting against fraud, spam, and security threats.
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our terms.
• Advertising: Displaying relevant advertisements (with your consent where required).

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for specific purposes.
• Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract with you.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services) and doesn't override your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with law.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our Site (hosting, analytics, email services).
• Advertising Partners: To deliver relevant advertisements (with consent where required).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In connection with merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your email address or personal data with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Rights for All Users

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications.

7.2 Additional Rights for EEA Residents (GDPR)

• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing.
• Object to Processing: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.
• Lodge Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7.3 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about you.
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom.
• Say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data).
• Access your personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion request.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months.
• Notification Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.
• Legal Records: As required by applicable law.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage with Firebase/Google Cloud

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our servers and service providers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@lionandwolfgames.com. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 16, we will promptly delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links to game stores. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

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