1. Introduction
TrueMapleVale ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information Stored Locally
Most of your data is stored locally in your web browser and never transmitted to our servers:
- Age verification status
- Cookie consent preferences
- Virtual maple leaf balance
- Game statistics and history
- User preferences and settings
This data remains on your device and is under your control. You can delete it at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Platform, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website addresses
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Platform
- Ensure age verification compliance
- Improve user experience and Platform functionality
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Monitor for security threats and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
Your game data, preferences, and progress are stored locally in your browser's local storage. This means:
- Data stays on your device
- We cannot access this data remotely
- Data persists until you clear it
- Data is specific to your browser and device
4.2 Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify individual users for analytics and improvement purposes.
We may disclose your information if required to:
- Comply with legal obligations or valid legal processes
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Prevent fraud or security issues
- Enforce our Terms of Service
6. Third-Party Services
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access your locally stored data through your browser settings
- Delete your data by clearing browser local storage and cookies
- Opt out of cookies (though this may affect functionality)
- Stop using the Platform at any time
7.2 Managing Your Data
To delete your data:
- Clear your browser's local storage for TrueMapleVale.com
- Delete cookies associated with our domain
- Clear your browser cache
8. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we discover that someone under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.
9. Data Retention
Locally stored data persists in your browser until you delete it. Any anonymized analytics data we collect may be retained for as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes and legal compliance.
10. International Users
If you access the Platform from outside your jurisdiction, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in different locations. By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, our Platform does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for compliance.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this 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. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.
14. Your Consent
By using TrueMapleVale, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.