Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Gigapocalypse ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website gigapocalypse.org, play our games, or use our services.
Important: By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, games, mobile applications, and related services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and other contact details when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile information if you create an account
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Communication Data: Messages you send us through contact forms, support tickets, or social media
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website or use our services, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, clickstream data, referring URLs
- Game Analytics: Gameplay statistics, progress data, in-game purchases, crash reports
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (not precise location)
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about our visitors and their preferences.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our games and services
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical support
- Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our products and services
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activities
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Marketing: To show you relevant advertisements and promotional content
4. Advertising and Third-Party Services
4.1 Google AdSense
Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.
4.2 Analytics Services
We use analytics services to help us understand how our website and games are used:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and user behavior
- Game Analytics: Collects gameplay data to improve game balance and features
- These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information
4.3 Social Media Integration
Our website includes social media features and widgets that may collect information about your visits and enable you to share content on social media platforms.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Payment processing
- Email communication services
- Analytics and data analysis
- Customer support services
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations or court orders
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
- Protect the safety of users or the public
5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission using SSL/TLS protocols
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Updates: Security systems are regularly updated and monitored
- Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with appropriate safeguards
Please note: No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Control
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
7.2 Communication Preferences
You can control marketing communications by:
- Unsubscribing from email lists using the unsubscribe link
- Contacting us directly to opt out of communications
- Adjusting your account settings (if applicable)
7.3 Cookie Management
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies
- You can delete existing cookies from your browser
- Disabling cookies may affect website functionality
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
- If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly
- Parents who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us immediately
- Our games may be rated for different age groups - please check platform-specific ratings
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.
- We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
- By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to other countries
- We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR where applicable
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account Data: Retained until account deletion or extended periods of inactivity
- Game Data: Retained to maintain game functionality and user progress
- Communication Data: Retained for customer service and legal purposes
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 24-38 months for analytical purposes
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
- Updated policies will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Significant changes will be communicated through email or prominent website notices
- Your continued use of our services after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy
- We encourage you to review this policy periodically