Privacy Policy

Introduction to Privacy at Glacieron

Privacy is fundamental to how we operate Glacieron. This Privacy Policy explains our approach to data collection and usage, which is deliberately minimal by design. We believe the best way to protect your privacy is to collect as little information as possible while still providing an excellent entertainment experience.

By using Glacieron, you agree to the data practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand exactly what information we handle and how we handle it.

This policy is designed to be clear and straightforward. If you have questions after reviewing it, we welcome your inquiries through our contact channels.

What Information We Collect

Glacieron's privacy-first architecture means we collect minimal data, and what we do collect stays on your device whenever possible.

Local Browser Data: We use your browser's localStorage feature to remember your age verification status. This information never leaves your device and is never transmitted to any server. It exists solely in your browser's local storage and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

Device and Browser Information: When you access Glacieron, your browser automatically provides certain technical details like browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type. This information helps us optimize the gaming experience for different platforms and identify technical issues.

General Usage Information: We may observe aggregated usage patterns such as which games are played most frequently or what times of day see the most activity. This data is collected in aggregate form only and cannot be traced back to individual users.

What We Don't Collect

It's equally important to understand what Glacieron does not collect:

No Personal Identification: We do not collect names, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information. You can use Glacieron completely anonymously.

No Payment Information: Since Glacieron involves no real money transactions, we never collect credit card numbers, bank account details, or any financial information.

No Account Data: Glacieron does not use accounts, usernames, or passwords. There's nothing to register for and no login credentials to remember.

No Tracking Across Sites: We do not track your activities on other websites or build profiles of your browsing behavior beyond Glacieron.

How We Use Information

The limited information Glacieron handles serves specific, focused purposes:

Age Verification: The localStorage entry we create when you verify your age allows us to provide a better user experience by not requiring repeated verification every time you visit. This is stored locally on your device and is under your complete control.

Platform Optimization: Technical information about devices and browsers helps us ensure Glacieron works smoothly across different platforms. When we see that certain device types are having issues, we can prioritize fixes and improvements for those platforms.

Service Improvement: Aggregated usage data helps us understand which features are most valued and where we should focus development efforts. This data never identifies individual users.

Security: Technical information helps us identify and prevent potential security issues or unauthorized access attempts, protecting the integrity of the platform for all users.

Data Storage and Local Storage

Glacieron's approach to data storage prioritizes your privacy and puts you in control:

Client-Side Storage Only: The only persistent data Glacieron stores is held in your own browser's localStorage. This means the data physically resides on your device, not on remote servers where it could be vulnerable to breaches.

What's Stored Locally: Currently, the only item stored in localStorage is your age verification confirmation. This is a simple flag indicating you've confirmed you're over 18 years old.

Your Control: You have complete control over this data. You can view it, modify it, or delete it at any time using your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browser data. Deleting this data will simply require you to verify your age again on your next visit.

No Cookies for Tracking: Glacieron does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. Any storage mechanisms we use are strictly functional, serving only to remember your preferences and age verification status.

Third-Party Services

Glacieron's infrastructure involves minimal third-party interaction:

Hosting Services: The platform itself is hosted on secure server infrastructure provided by professional hosting companies. These services may have access to technical information like IP addresses and access timestamps as part of standard server operations.

No Analytics Services: Unlike many websites, Glacieron does not use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics. This means no external companies are tracking your usage of our platform.

No Advertising Networks: We do not participate in advertising networks or allow third-party advertisers to collect data about our users.

External Links: Glacieron includes links to responsible gaming resources and support organizations. When you click these links, you leave our platform and are subject to the privacy policies of those external sites.

Security Measures

Even though we collect minimal data, we take the security of that data seriously:

Secure Connections: All connections to Glacieron are encrypted using industry-standard HTTPS protocols, protecting data in transit from interception.

Regular Security Reviews: Our technical infrastructure undergoes regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Minimal Attack Surface: By not collecting sensitive personal or financial information, we dramatically reduce the security risks associated with data breaches. There's nothing sensitive to steal because we don't collect it in the first place.

Your Privacy Rights

You maintain significant control over your privacy when using Glacieron:

Access to Your Data: Since all Glacieron-related data is stored in your browser's localStorage, you can access it directly through your browser's developer tools at any time.

Right to Delete: You can delete all Glacieron-related data instantly by clearing your browser's localStorage. Instructions for doing this vary by browser but are readily available in browser help documentation.

No Profiling: We do not create user profiles or make automated decisions that significantly affect you based on data collection.

Transparency: We are committed to transparency about our data practices. This privacy policy represents our complete approach to data handling.

Children's Privacy Protection

Glacieron is not intended for users under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors:

Age Restriction Enforcement: Our age verification system is designed to prevent underage access, though we acknowledge that no system is perfect.

Parental Oversight: We strongly encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's internet usage and use parental control tools to prevent access to age-restricted content.

Immediate Action: If we become aware that someone under 18 has accessed Glacieron despite our safeguards, we will take steps to prevent continued access from that source.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements:

Notification of Changes: When we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this document.

Your Responsibility: It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Glacieron after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Material Changes: If we make material changes that significantly affect your privacy, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through prominent notices on the platform.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the channels provided on our platform.

We take privacy seriously and will respond to legitimate inquiries in a timely manner.

Last Updated: October 2024