Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Name and email address (when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter)
• Username and profile information (for community features)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communications you send to us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

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

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visit

1.3 Game Data

When playing Whispers from the Star, we may collect:

• Gameplay statistics and progress
• In-game choices and preferences
• Conversation logs with AI characters (for improving the experience)
• Technical performance data

2. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

2.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.

2.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visits to our website.

2.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features may no longer be fully functional.

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

3.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

3.2 Opting Out

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

3.3 Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To notify you about changes to our services
• To provide customer support
• To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our services
• To monitor the usage of our services
• To detect, prevent and address technical issues
• To provide you with news, special offers, and general information
• To personalize your gaming experience
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and services
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Whispers from the Star, our users, or others
• Consent: With your consent for any other purpose

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or destroy it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on it for processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information (which we do not do).

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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.