Privacy Policy

1. Privacy Commitment

At NightThorn, we prioritize your privacy and maintain transparency regarding our data practices. This Privacy Policy articulates how we collect, utilize, store, and safeguard information when you interact with our social casino platform. By using NightThorn, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information Collection Philosophy

NightThorn embraces a privacy-first approach, collecting only essential information necessary for platform functionality and age verification compliance. We minimize data collection while ensuring a seamless gaming experience.

3. Categories of Information Collected

3.1 Age Verification Data

To enforce our 18+ age restriction, we store a verification indicator in your browser's local storage when you confirm your age eligibility. This information:

• Remains stored locally on your device only
• Is never transmitted to external servers
• Contains no personally identifiable information
• Can be removed by clearing your browser's local storage

3.2 Technical and Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain technical data to maintain platform operation and security:

• Browser type, version, and settings
• Operating system and device specifications
• IP address for security and fraud prevention
• Access timestamps and session duration
• Pages accessed and features utilized
• Referral sources and navigation patterns

3.3 Aggregate Gaming Data

We collect anonymized, aggregated information about game usage to enhance user experience:

• Popular game preferences across all users
• Average session lengths and engagement metrics
• Technical performance indicators
• Feature utilization statistics

This data is collected in aggregate form and cannot identify individual users.

4. Purpose and Use of Collected Information

Information collected by NightThorn serves the following purposes exclusively:

• Age Verification: Ensuring all users meet the mandatory 18+ requirement
• Platform Operation: Maintaining proper functionality of games and features
• Security: Detecting and preventing malicious activities, fraud, and abuse
• Enhancement: Understanding usage patterns to improve user experience
• Technical Support: Diagnosing and resolving technical issues
• Legal Compliance: Meeting applicable legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use your information for advertising, marketing, or any commercial purposes beyond platform operation.

5. Local Storage and Browser Data

NightThorn utilizes browser local storage to maintain your age verification status and preserve game state between sessions. This data:

• Resides exclusively on your local device
• Is not transmitted to or accessible by third parties
• Contains no sensitive or personally identifiable information
• Can be deleted at any time through your browser settings

You maintain complete control over this data through your browser's privacy settings.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

NightThorn employs minimal cookie technology strictly for essential platform functionality. We explicitly do not use:

• Third-party advertising or marketing cookies
• Cross-site tracking mechanisms
• Behavioral profiling for commercial purposes
• Analytics services that identify individual users

Essential cookies maintain your session and remember your age verification. These are necessary for platform functionality.

7. Information Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure

NightThorn does not sell, rent, lease, or trade your information to third parties under any circumstances. Information may be disclosed only in these limited situations:

• Legal Requirements: When compelled by law, court order, or legal process
• Rights Protection: To enforce our terms or protect platform integrity
• Safety Concerns: To protect user safety or prevent harm
• Service Providers: With trusted partners under strict confidentiality (if applicable)

8. Data Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no transmission method over the internet is entirely secure. While we employ reasonable safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. External Links and Third-Party Resources

NightThorn contains links to external websites, including responsible gambling organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage reviewing their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Children's Privacy Protection

NightThorn is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect, process, or store information from minors. If we discover that an underage user has accessed our platform, we will take immediate action to prevent further access and delete any associated data.

11. Your Privacy Rights

You possess the following rights regarding your privacy on NightThorn:

• Access: Request information about data we may have collected
• Deletion: Clear browser data to remove age verification and game state
• Control: Manage browser settings to control cookies and local storage
• Opt-Out: Discontinue platform use at any time

12. Data Retention Practices

Because NightThorn stores most user data locally on your device, you control retention through browser settings. Any server-side technical logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and operational purposes, typically not exceeding 90 days.

13. International Data Transfers

NightThorn may be accessed globally. By using our platform, you acknowledge that data processing may occur in locations different from where you access the service. We maintain appropriate safeguards for all data processing activities.

14. California and European Privacy Rights

Users in California (CCPA) and the European Economic Area (GDPR) may have additional privacy rights. Given our minimal data collection practices, many standard protections are inherently provided, but you retain all rights granted by applicable privacy laws.

15. Privacy Policy Updates

NightThorn may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Material changes will be posted with an updated effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

16. Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting user information, we will promptly investigate, implement remedial measures, and notify affected users in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

17. Do Not Track Signals

NightThorn respects Do Not Track browser settings. We do not track users across third-party websites and do not respond to Do Not Track signals as we already minimize tracking by default.

18. Contact and Inquiries

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please refer to our Terms of Service and Disclaimer for comprehensive information about NightThorn's operations and policies.

19. Consent and Acknowledgment

By using NightThorn, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our privacy practices, you must not use our platform.