Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Welcome to Round Table Shuffle ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our online multiplayer card game.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your username, email address, and password (encrypted).
• Profile Information: Avatar selection, card mat preferences, border choices, and other customization settings.
• Game Data: Game statistics, scores, wins/losses, gameplay history, and in-game achievements.
• Communications: Any messages you send to us through contact forms or email.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity and improve user experience.
• Game Telemetry: In-game actions, session duration, and feature usage to improve gameplay and user experience.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Google AdSense: Advertising partners may collect information about your browsing activity for targeted advertising.
• Authentication Services: If we implement third-party login (Google, Facebook, etc.) in the future, we may receive basic profile information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Create and manage user accounts, enable multiplayer gameplay, and maintain game functionality.
• Improve Experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance game features, fix bugs, and optimize performance.
• Communication: Send account-related emails (password resets, account verification, important updates).
• Leaderboards & Rankings: Display public game statistics and competitive rankings.
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Advertising: Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our game to improve design and functionality.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

3.1 Essential Cookies

• Authentication Tokens: Keep you logged in across sessions.
• Session Data: Maintain game state and preferences.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

• Usage Tracking: Understand how visitors use our site.
• Performance Monitoring: Identify technical issues and optimize loading times.

3.3 Advertising Cookies

• Google AdSense: Delivers personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing history.
• Third-Party Networks: Advertising partners may use cookies for targeted ads across the web.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

4.2 Email Services

We use SendGrid to send transactional emails (password resets, account verification). SendGrid processes your email address according to their own privacy policy.

4.3 Cloud Infrastructure

Our services are hosted on Google Cloud Platform, which processes data according to Google's privacy policies and security standards.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Public Information

• Usernames: Displayed publicly in game rooms, leaderboards, and match history.
• Game Statistics: Wins, losses, scores, and rankings may be publicly visible.
• Profile Customizations: Avatars, borders, and other cosmetic choices visible to other players.

5.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services (hosting, email delivery, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
• Password Security: Passwords are hashed and salted using industry-standard algorithms (bcrypt).
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular Security Audits: We monitor for vulnerabilities and apply security patches promptly.
• Secure Infrastructure: Data stored on Google Cloud Platform with enterprise-grade security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active.
• Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 2+ years may be deleted after notification.
• Game History: Historical game data retained for leaderboards and statistics.
• Legal Obligations: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal requirements.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

8.2 Correction

You can update your account information, email address, and preferences through your account settings.

8.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8.4 Opt-Out

• Marketing Emails: Unsubscribe from promotional emails (transactional emails cannot be disabled).
• Personalized Ads: Opt out through Google's Ads Settings or browser settings.
• Cookies: Manage through browser settings.

8.5 Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can disable cookies through your browser.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us.

10. International Users

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

14. Additional Information

14.1 Account Security Best Practices

• Choose a strong, unique password
• Do not share your account credentials
• Log out of shared devices
• Report suspicious activity immediately

14.2 Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you via email within 72 hours of discovery and take immediate steps to mitigate harm.

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