Privacy Policy
Your privacy and security are important to us, and we commit to protecting them. This policy identifies the data we collect, explains how we intend to use it, and refers to the relevant laws governing your privacy.
Data Controller
The administration of mahjong.cards is the data controller for this website. This means we are responsible for collecting, managing, and safeguarding your personal information.
Types of Data Collected
We collect various personal information from each user to set up an account, receive updates and invitations, play games, join tournaments, and win prizes.
Personal Data
We may ask you for personal information to identify or contact you. The personal information we might require includes the following:
Full Name. This prevents identity theft or unauthorized access to the legitimate player’s account. Address, including the zip code. We’d like to know where our players reside and use the information for targeted marketing purposes. Phone Number. This allows us to reach you easily should there be concerns in your account. Email Address. This is useful for sending announcements and replying to requests for technical or customer service support.
Usage and Analytics Data
These refer to information sent to us by your browser or device each time you visit our website. Usage and analytics data enable us to tweak our website to adapt to your preferences and learn more about user behavior. These include the following:
CookiesInternet Protocol (IP) AddressOperating system versionBrowser type and versionThe games that you playPages that you visitDay and time of your visitDuration of your visit
We use collected data for the following purposes:
To store user preferences. We compile information from your visits to build a profile and remember your preferences.To track sessions. Our servers record how you interact with our site (and related sites) so that web applications can recognize your actions and maintain your session.To optimize website performance through analytics. We gather analytical data to help improve how our website performs.To provide targeted advertising. We collect data such as your browsing history, demographic details, and device type to enable targeted, personalized ads.To offer better customer support. We learn about your gaming behavior and preferences to assist you more effectively. We also use data from customer support interactions to improve our website’s design.To prevent and address security issues. Access to your personal and usage data helps us identify potential fraud or unauthorized attempts to access your account.
Changing Conditions of Our Business
In the event we are sold, acquired, or merged with another company, we may have to transfer your data. Additionally, a different Privacy Policy might be put in place. We will ensure that you are notified before a new policy takes effect.
Shield against legal chargesProtect our users and the public’s safetyComply with a legal responsibilitySafeguard our website/business or rightsInvestigate a wrong deed related to our website
Data Security
We value your privacy and security, and despite our best efforts, we cannot guarantee that your data will be 100% secure. We must help each other secure your data. Please ensure that you observe cybersecurity measures as well, e.g., setting up your privacy preferences.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files containing unique identifiers made up of letters and numbers. These are downloaded onto the user’s device when they visit our website. Cookies allow us to recognize your device and retrieve your information. Cookies enhance user experience. You can navigate between pages and interact with our website more efficiently.
Target advertisements rely on cookies. Based on stored information about our web visitors, such as IP address, geolocation, and frequently visited sites, cookies determine ads that might interest our users. Similarly, cookies store information about your choices so that we can adapt our website to suit you.
We use cookies to aid our analytics. It records information about how long you stayed on our website and how often you visit it. Cookies provide valuable insights into user behavior, helping us to improve our website content, design, and user experience.
Other technologies that function the same way as cookies are web beacons, pixels, and browser fingerprinting.
Usage IndexedDB and Local Storage
We rely on IndexedDB and LocalStorage, which store data, such as cookies, securely. Neither collects personally identifiable information, but they ensure that our website operates properly.
Both can delete data based on:
Our policy on data storage management. The expiration date set by our web developer. Your behavior, such as clearing cookies and other browser data.
We use IndexedDB and Local Storage to:
Enhance game performance. IndexedDB provides us with robust storage for browser-based games. Achievements, game progress, scores, and other relevant data are stored locally, boosting a user’s game performance. Similarly, Local Storage can save game progress and high scores, particularly in HTML5 games. Increase loading speed. HTML5 Local Storage reduces server requests and increases loading speed. The first time you load our site, IndexedDB can store the loading state. When revisiting us, the loading speed increases because the loading state is already stored. With better loading speed, the User Interaction becomes faster. Enhance user experience. Because you can store data locally, you don’t need to retrieve it from the server. Offer data integrity. IndexedDB’s data versioning and migration processes are automated, ensuring data integrity.
Data Retention
We retain your data for the entire time your account is active, and for up to one year after you delete your account, unless a longer period is required by law.
Managing Your Privacy Preferences
Managing privacy preferences means controlling how you would like to share your data and limiting access to your data. This is done by setting up privacy settings in the browser that you use or websites you visit to secure your information.
Privacy settings do not offer a hundred percent guarantee that your information will be kept private, but they give you control over how your personally identifiable information is used online. You determine which information may be collected, disclosed, or used.
Children’s Privacy
Children under 13 are not permitted to share personal data with us. Users aged 13 to 16 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to access this website, as outlined by GDPR and other privacy laws.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child submitted personal data to us, please contact us at support@edev.app.
Managing Privacy in Browsers
Do not rely on your browser’s default privacy settings because chances are, they are not sufficient to secure your information. Explore the privacy settings in your browser. Some companies change their privacy policy and settings every so often. Be sure to update your privacy settings accordingly.
Web browsers usually have a private or incognito mode. Although this feature improves privacy and minimizes tracking, your internet service provider and the websites you visit may still see your game progress (and online activity overall).
Disabling
Disabling unwanted or unnecessary data collection features can help you manage your privacy settings. However, while it may reduce your digital footprint and enhance your data privacy and security, disabling some privacy features might lead to the website’s limited functionality, downgrading user experience. For example, you might lose your game progress.
Third-Party Data Processing
Some third-party service providers may collect information about users via cookies and similar tracking technologies. We do not have control over how these third-party providers handle data. Therefore, we recommend that you read the privacy policies of these third-party providers carefully.
Examples of these third parties include:
Google Analyticsadvertising networks (e.g., Google Ads, Meta)hosting providersother IT service providers
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We abide by government-released data security policies, such as the European Economic Area or EEA’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
We, or one of our third-party service providers, may collect and process your personal information with your consent for any of the following reasons:
In compliance with the lawTo protect our legitimate interest, including yours, except when your data privacy is at stake or your fundamental right or freedom is at riskWe must enter into a contract with you
We will respect your right to:
Know what personal information we will collect from you and how it will be used and shared.Delete personal information collected from you, except for a few items, such as publicly available information, e.g., your addressCorrect inaccurate information about youLimit the use and disclose of sensitive personal information we have collected about youOpt-out of selling or sharing your personal information, except when the information is publicly available or in compliance with legal obligationsNon-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
We will not collect or process data without your explicit consent.
If you want to exercise your rights under laws like the GDPR or CCPA, you can send us your request via email. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request. Normally, we will review and respond to requests within 30 days of receiving them, unless the law requires a different timeframe.
GDPR
We can only collect and process your personal data if you give us your consent. Our data processing relies on specific legal bases, such as complying with legal requirements, protecting both user and public interests, and advancing our legitimate business needs. These purposes include meeting regulatory requirements and improving our website’s performance. We are committed to treating your personal data confidentially and protecting your rights.
Such rights under the GDPR in the European Union are:
Right to access the personal data we have about you.Right to have your data corrected if it’s inaccurate.Right to refuse the processing of your data.Right to have your data deleted (the “right to be forgotten”).Right to have your data transferred to you or another party.Right to withdraw your consent at any time.
The option of exercising these rights by contacting us exists. Before we provide any personal data, we will verify your identity through appropriate methods to ensure the request is legitimate.
Currently, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under GDPR Article 37. If that ever changes, we will update this policy accordingly.
CCPA
California residents are protected by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The provisions in this section apply solely to users who live in California. The CCPA outlines 11 categories of personal information that a business may collect. We have listed these categories below for transparency, but this does not mean we collect information in all of these categories.
Identifiers: real name, IP address, mailing address, and similar identifiers.Under California’s customer records law, personal information includes signature, Social Security number, address, and similar data.Protected classification characteristics (under state or federal law): age, race, national origin, religion, citizenship, etc.Commercial information: purchase records and history.Biometric information: fingerprints, voiceprints, sleep data, health data, etc.Internet or other electronic activity: records of your interactions on our site or other platforms.Geolocation data: precise or approximate location information.Sensory data: audio or visual information (such as recordings).Professional or employment information: job history and performance evaluations.Non-public education information: school records (for example, grades or schedules).Inferences from personal information: conclusions from other personal data (like profiles or predictions).
This information may be collected directly from you (for instance, through forms you fill out on our service), by tracking your activity on our site, or from third-party service providers.
If you live in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you several important rights regarding your personal data:
You have the right to know what personal information we collect about you.You can request a copy of the personal data we’ve gathered.You have the right to opt out if we sell your personal information.You can ask us to delete your personal information from our records.You are protected from discrimination for exercising any of your CCPA rights.You have the right to ask us to correct any inaccurate personal information we hold.You may also limit how we use or share certain categories of your personal data.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may revise our Privacy Policy now and then, but we will post the updated version on this page to notify you of the changes. Apart from posting, we will inform you of the changes through your email before they take effect.
Kindly review this Privacy Policy periodically to check for changes.
User data may be stored on servers located in the EU, the United States, or other jurisdictions. If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with Articles 45–46 of the GDPR, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
User Consent and Agreement
By playing mahjong.cards, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this policy, kindly discontinue using our website. Similarly, if your local data privacy regulations are not consistent with this policy, please leave and stop using our site immediately.
Your personal information is protected through several layers of security designed to prevent access, misuse, or accidental loss.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about your data privacy rights, please contact us at support@edev.app.