Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

Toastware Games ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username or display name
• Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing algorithms)
• Optional profile information you choose to provide

Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Local Storage Data: We use browser local storage to save:

• Game progress and settings
• User preferences
• Session information

Usage Information: We may collect information about how you interact with our website and games, including:

• Pages visited
• Features used
• Time spent on the site
• Browser type and version
• Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide access to games that require user accounts
• Save your game progress and settings across devices
• Communicate with you about your account, including password resets and security notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and gaming experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

2.1 Email Communications

We may send you:

• Account-related notifications (password resets, security alerts)
• Important service updates and announcements
• Optional promotional communications about new games or features (you can opt out at any time)

You can manage your email preferences in your account settings or by following the unsubscribe link in any promotional email.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

3.1 Data Storage

• Account information is stored securely on our servers
• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt or similar industry-standard algorithms and are never stored in plain text
• Game progress for account-based games is stored on our servers to enable cross-device synchronization
• Local game data (for non-account games) remains stored only in your browser's local storage

3.2 Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information by our staff

However, 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.

3.3 Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

4. Sharing Your Information

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: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers), subject to confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified via email or prominent notice on our website)

5. Third-Party Services

Our website contains links to third-party services:

• YouTube (video content)
• Etsy (merchandise)
• Other external websites and services

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Account Access and Control

• Access: You can access and update your account information at any time through your account settings
• Correction: You can correct inaccurate information in your account settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us or using the account deletion feature
• Export: You can request a copy of your data by contacting us

6.2 Communication Preferences

• You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link or adjusting your email preferences in account settings
• You cannot opt out of essential service-related communications (e.g., password resets, security alerts)

6.3 Local Storage

You can clear local storage data at any time through your browser settings. Note that this may reset your game progress for games that do not require accounts.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not create an account or provide any personal information. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

For material changes, we will provide notice through email (if you have an account) or a prominent notice on our website.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: contact@toastware-games.com

Website: https://toastware-games.com

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