Privacy Policy

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the Picuz gaming platform ("Platform", "we", "our", or "us") and covers your use of our website, embedded games, and related services. By accessing or using the Platform you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

Key Terms

• Personal Data: Information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual (e.g., IP address combined with other data, contact email).
• Usage Data: Metrics about how the Platform is accessed (pages viewed, device type, session duration).
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to remember preferences and enhance performance.

Summary (Quick Overview)

• We collect limited personal data you provide (e.g., email when contacting us) and technical/usage data automatically.
• We use analytics and advertising technologies to improve the Platform and keep it free.
• You can manage cookies and request access, deletion, or correction of your data.
• We do not sell your personal data, but we may share pseudonymous identifiers with ad/analytics partners.
• Children under 13 should not submit personal data.

For full details, read the sections below.

Information We Collect

1. Automatically Collected (Usage & Technical)

• IP address (truncated or masked where feasible)
• Approximate geolocation (country / region derived from IP)
• Device and browser identifiers, user-agent string
• Operating system, screen resolution, language settings
• Referring / exit pages, navigation paths, time on page
• Error logs, performance metrics, latency measurements

2. Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Contact email and message contents when you reach out
• Feedback, bug reports, feature suggestions
• Search queries entered into on-site search features

3. Advertising & Analytics Data

Ad networks and analytics partners may collect pseudonymous identifiers (cookie IDs, advertising IDs) to measure impressions, prevent fraud, and personalize ads subject to applicable law and your settings.

4. Third-Party Sources

We may receive aggregated or inferred data (e.g., coarse location or interest segments) from analytics or advertising partners to better understand performance and relevance. We do not merge this with information that directly identifies you unless you contact us.

5. Avoid Sharing Sensitive Data

Please do not submit sensitive categories of personal data (e.g., government IDs, financial account numbers, health data) via open contact channels. We do not intentionally collect such information.

Specific Categories & Examples

Category	Data Elements (Illustrative)	Purpose(s)	Retention (Indicative)
Contact Data	Email, message content	Support response, user requested communication	Until resolved + up to 12 months for reference
Technical Logs	IP (masked), user-agent, errors, latency	Security, troubleshooting, performance	30–180 days (rolling)
Usage Analytics	Pages viewed, session duration, events	Service improvement, capacity planning	Aggregated/anonymized after ~12 months
Ad / Identifier Data	Cookie IDs, approximate geo, device signals	Ad delivery, fraud prevention, frequency capping	Partner-specific (typically 90–400 days)

Actual retention may vary based on legal obligations, security needs, and system constraints.

Legal Bases (If Applicable)

Where laws like the GDPR apply, we rely on these bases:

• Legitimate Interests: Operating, securing, improving the Platform, preventing fraud.
• Consent: Non-essential cookies, personalized advertising where required.
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with requests from competent authorities.
• Contract Performance: Providing requested features or support responses.

How We Use Information

• Deliver core game browsing and playback functionality
• Monitor performance, diagnose outages, enhance stability
• Improve user experience through aggregated analytics
• Respond to inquiries and provide support

Profiling / Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects about you. Basic ad selection or content ordering may use contextual or pseudonymous signals.

• Measure ad effectiveness and reduce invalid traffic
• Enforce Terms and protect against abuse or security threats
• Comply with legal requirements and cooperate with lawful requests

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use first-party and third-party cookies / local storage for:

• Essential: Core navigation, load balancing, security.
• Analytics: Aggregated usage insights (e.g., pages viewed, session length).

Representative (Non-Exhaustive) Cookie / Storage Categories

Type	Purpose	Approx. Lifespan
session_id	Maintain session continuity (essential)	Session
consent_state	Record your cookie / tracking preferences	6–12 months
analytics_id	Aggregate usage metrics (analytics)	12–24 months
ad_frequency_cap	Limit repeated ad display (advertising)	90 days

Names and durations can vary by deployment; update this table to reflect your actual configuration.

Managing Preferences

A preference panel (coming soon) will allow you to opt out of non-essential cookies. Until then, you may use browser controls or send a request via email.

• Advertising: Ad frequency capping, measurement, contextual relevance.
• Preference: Remembering basic display or language choices.

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may impair functionality.

Third-Party Services & Disclosures

We may share limited data with trusted providers strictly for purposes described above:

• Google Analytics: Site metrics and aggregated performance analysis.
• Google AdSense / Ad Networks: Serving and measuring ads (may use cookies / device signals).

Advertising / Identity Partners

Where permitted, hashed or pseudonymous identifiers may be synchronized with ad partner systems solely for fraud mitigation, frequency capping, and relevance measurement. You can opt out by contacting us; we will clear associated identifiers where feasible.

Legal / Compliance Disclosures

We may disclose data if reasonably necessary to comply with law, court order, or lawful government request; to enforce our Terms; or to protect safety, rights, or property.

• CDNs / Hosting: Faster global delivery of static content and uptime optimization.
• Security / Anti-Fraud: Tools for detecting abuse patterns or anomalous activity.

Each third party processes data under its own published privacy policy. We do not sell personal data.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected or to satisfy legal / compliance obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Aggregated or anonymized data may be kept longer for analytics.

Security Measures

• Transport Layer Security (HTTPS) for data in transit
• Infrastructure hardening and routine patching

Access to any personal data is strictly role-based and logged. We review configurations periodically to reduce unnecessary exposure.

• Access controls restricted to operational need
• Monitoring for anomalous traffic patterns

No Internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure; we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located in jurisdictions different from your own. We implement reasonable safeguards consistent with applicable law for cross-border transfers.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction you may have rights to:

• Access a copy of personal data we maintain
• Request correction or update of inaccurate data
• Request deletion (erasure) where legally supportable
• Object to or restrict certain processing

EEA / UK / Swiss Users

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. We encourage contacting us first so we can address concerns directly.

California (CPRA)

California residents may request: (i) categories of personal information collected; (ii) sources; (iii) purposes; (iv) categories of third parties with whom it is shared; (v) specific pieces of personal information (subject to verification). We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined by CPRA beyond necessary ad delivery functions.

Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising

To limit targeted advertising, adjust browser settings, use platform ad preference controls (Google, etc.), enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) where supported, or contact us requesting suppression of advertising identifiers.

• Withdraw consent (for processing based on consent)
• Port data in a structured, commonly used format

Submit a request via the contact details below. We may verify identity before acting and may decline requests where an exception applies.

Children's Privacy

Data Minimization & Storage

We strive to only collect the minimum data necessary to operate core features. Systems are configured to purge or aggregate data automatically after predefined retention windows wherever feasible.

Third-Party Game Content

Some games or embedded frames may be served directly from third-party domains. Interaction with those games may allow the third party to collect data under its own privacy policy (e.g., IP address, gameplay events, device data). Review each provider's policy before engaging if you have concerns.

Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Policy to reflect changes in law, features, or practices. Material updates will be indicated by updating the date above. For significant changes we may provide additional notice (banner or modal). Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

The Platform is for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child provided data, contact us for prompt removal.

Preferred Subject Line: Privacy Request (Access / Deletion / Inquiry)

Include sufficient detail for us to locate relevant records. Do not send sensitive data.

Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Policy to reflect changes in law, features, or practices. Material updates will be indicated by updating the date above. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.