Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit and play Hashiwokakero on Hashi.info (the "Site"), operated by Beetux Software SRL, an EU-based company registered under the jurisdiction of Romania law.

We are committed to being a transparent thought partner in your digital experience. This document is designed to meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for our visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), as well as other international privacy standards.

1. Data We Collect

To provide a functional and secure gaming environment, we collect several types of information. This data is gathered automatically through your browser or provided by you implicitly as part of visiting the site.

Technical and Connection Data

When you access our site, our servers automatically log information sent by your browser. This includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) Address: Used to identify your general location and network.
• Browser User Agent: Details about your browser type, version, and operating system.
• Device Specifications: Information such as screen color depth, screen resolution, and language settings.
• Timestamps: The exact time and duration of your visit.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to provide, now or in the future:

• Ability to save your game preferences or progress.
• Manage session authentication.
• Analyze site traffic via third-party tools.
• Serve relevant advertisements.

Voluntarily Provided Data

If you choose to use optional features—such as creating an account, making a payment for premium features, or contacting support—we may collect:

• Customer details such as email addresses, phone numbers etc.
• Payment details (processed via secure third-party providers).
• User-generated inputs (e.g., custom game settings).

2. Why We Use Your Data

We intend to always have a 'lawful basis' for processing your data. We categorize our usage as follows:

Legitimate Interests

Most of our data collection falls under Legitimate Interest. This means the processing is necessary for the sensible operation of our business and does not override your fundamental rights.

• Site Security: We monitor IP addresses and browser agents to detect and prevent DDoS attacks, bot activity and fraudulent behavior.
• Optimization and Rendering: We use technical data like screen color depth and resolution to ensure the game renders correctly on your specific hardware.
• Analytics:We use analytics to learn about visitor interests (e.g., which levels are most popular) to guide future game updates.
• International Treaties: We process location-based data (via IP) to ensure we respect international treaties regarding data residency and localized content restrictions.

Performance of a Contract

When you engage in optional activities, such as making a purchase or setting up a profile, we process your data to fulfill our agreement with you.

• Payments: Processing transaction data is a contractual necessity to deliver the services you have purchased.
• Account Management: Storing your email and game saves is necessary to provide the "persistent" gaming experience you requested.

Legal Obligation

• Accounting and Tax: We are subject to mandatory obligations pertaining to accounting and tax reporting. This requires us to retain certain transaction records for a period defined by law (typically 5–10 years).
• State Mandates: We may disclose data when required by a valid legal directive from state authorities or law enforcement agencies.

3. Third-Party Providers and Data Transfers

We work with various partners to maintain our services. Some of these providers are based in the United States or other countries outside the EEA.

Analytics and Advertisements

• Analytics: We might use web traffic analysis tools to understand site performance. These tools may transfer pseudonymized data to foreign servers.
• Advertising: We might display ads to keep the game free. Advertising partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests.

Data Residency and Safeguards

For transfers of data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to provide a level of protection equivalent to the GDPR.

4. Your Rights and Choices

We believe you should have full control over your digital footprint. Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can ask for a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): You can ask us to delete your data, subject to legal retention requirements (like accounting).
• Right to Object/Withdraw: You have the opposition right to stop us from processing data for marketing or legitimate interests. You may also withdraw any previously given consent at any time.

How to Opt Out of Tracking

If you wish to opt out of interest-based advertising and tracking cookies, we encourage you to use the following industry tools:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://thenai.org/opt-out/
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info/
• Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/

You can also configure your browser settings to 'Do Not Track' or to reject cookies entirely, though this may impact the functionality of the game.

5. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this policy, or to exercise your rights of opposition, access, or withdrawal, please contact our Data Privacy function:

    Email: v@d9.ro

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. If you are an EU resident and feel your concerns have not been addressed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

6. Policy Acknowledgement

Usage of the services provided by the Site implies an acknowledgement of the terms of this privacy policy. If you disagree with any provision of this policy document you can stop using the site as a means to no longer being subject to these terms.

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