Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

ozpuzzleplayland.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our interactive logic and puzzle games.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Report bugs or request technical support

Personal information may include:

  • Name and contact details (email address)
  • Messages and feedback you send to us
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Game performance and interaction data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our puzzle games and website functionality
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our games and services
  • Personalization: To customize your gaming experience and remember your preferences
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and technical issues
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Email delivery services
  • Technical support and development

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Government investigations
  • Protection of our rights and property
  • Prevention of illegal activities

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication protocols
  • Employee training on data protection practices
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors affecting retention periods include:

  • The nature and sensitivity of the information
  • Legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Your consent and preferences

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Obtain a copy of your data in a portable format

Correction and Updates

  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Update your contact preferences

Deletion and Restriction

  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances

Objection and Withdrawal

  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@ozpuzzleplayland.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and games are intended for general audiences and are not specifically designed for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's internet usage and help enforce this Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information without permission.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website.

10. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
  • Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
  • Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to provide our services
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is required by law

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information and will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you of material changes through our website or email
  • Provide you with the opportunity to review the updated policy

Your continued use of our website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@ozpuzzleplayland.com

Website: ozpuzzleplayland.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

14. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025, and applies to all information collected by ozpuzzleplayland.com on or after this date.

Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to maintaining the trust you place in us. If you have any questions about how we handle your personal information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.