Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 5, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Strands mobile game (the “Game”). It also outlines your privacy rights and explains how the law protects you. By accessing or using the Game, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Game.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

  • Account: A unique account created for you to access features within the Game.
  • Device: Any device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) used to access the Game.
  • Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identifiable individual.
  • Usage Data: Data automatically collected during your interactions with the Game (e.g., device information, game activity, log files).
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small files or similar technologies used to collect and store information about your usage.
  • Service: Refers to the Strands mobile game.
  • Company: “We,” “Us,” and “Our” refer to Strands Developer, the developer and publisher of the Game.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

We collect personal data to provide and enhance the Game. This includes:

  • Personal Data: Such as your email address, username, and any profile information provided when creating an account.
  • Usage Data: Including details like your device’s IP address, game activity, and log data automatically collected during use.
  • Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to analyze usage patterns and improve your gaming experience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (Under GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your Consent: When you have provided explicit consent.
  • Contractual Obligations: To fulfill our agreement with you when using the Game.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve and personalize your gaming experience, so long as such interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable laws (such as GDPR and CCPA), you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:

  • Access: Requesting a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Requesting corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Requesting deletion of your personal data (the “Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Requesting a limitation on how your data is processed.
  • Portability: Requesting your data in a portable format.
  • Objection: Objecting to certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [your support email].

5. Consent and Opt-Out Mechanisms

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. For certain data uses (e.g., tracking technologies), you can adjust your preferences via your device or account settings.

6. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. Usage data may be retained for a shorter period unless otherwise mandated.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist in operating the Game.
  • Legal Requirements: When required to comply with a legal obligation, subpoena, or other legal processes.
  • With Your Consent: If you have explicitly agreed to share your data.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

8. Security of Your Personal Data

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Game is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will indicate when the most recent changes were made. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

This sample Privacy Policy is provided as a general guide. We recommend consulting with a legal professional to ensure that your Privacy Policy complies with all applicable laws and regulations for your specific circumstances.