PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 10/08/2024
1. Introduction
At Panther Byte (“We,” “Us,” or “Our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“You” or “Your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard Your information when You use our mobile games and related services (collectively referred to as the “Services”).
Our Services are designed for all ages, including children under the age of 16. We take extra precautions to protect the privacy of children and comply with both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), where applicable.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Data
Personal Data refers to information that can identify You as an individual, either directly or indirectly. When using Our Services, We may collect the following Personal Data:
Contact Information: such as email addresses, if provided by You for purposes like account creation, newsletters, or support.
Device Information: including IP address, device type, unique device identifiers, and operating system version.
Google Play Data: such as transaction information for in-app purchases.
2.2. Children’s Data
For users under the age of 16, we collect limited Personal Data solely to support gameplay and provide a safe and enjoyable experience. This includes:
Anonymous Gameplay Data: such as progress, achievements, and game preferences.
Parental Consent: If additional data is required (e.g., for in-app purchases or account creation), we will obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting or processing any Personal Data from users under 16.
We do not condition participation in Our Services on the provision of more personal data than is reasonably necessary for gameplay.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use Your data for the following purposes:
To provide, operate, and maintain Our Services.
To process in-app purchases and manage payment-related issues (for which parental consent is required for users under 16).
To improve the functionality and user experience of Our games by analyzing usage patterns.
To comply with legal obligations, including tax reporting or consumer protection laws.
For Children Under 16: To ensure that gameplay is appropriate and safe, we limit the use of personal data for users under 16. If we need to collect additional information (e.g., for registration or purchases), we will obtain parental consent first.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under the GDPR, We must have a lawful basis to process Your personal data. The legal bases we rely on include:
Performance of a Contract: We process Your data to fulfill the agreement when You use Our Services.
Consent: For users under 16, we obtain parental consent before processing personal data.
Legitimate Interest: We may process Your data for legitimate interests, such as improving Our Services, while ensuring that this does not override Your privacy rights.
Legal Obligation: We may need to process Your data to comply with applicable laws.
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent Your personal data to third parties. However, We may share Your data in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may share Your data with trusted third-party companies to provide services on Our behalf, such as cloud hosting, analytics, or payment processing (e.g., Google Play services).
Legal Compliance: We may disclose Your data if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, Your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
6. International Data Transfers
Since We are based in the Netherlands, Your data will be processed and stored within the European Union. However, We may transfer Your data to third-party service providers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, We will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as contracts with standard data protection clauses or relying on legally recognized adequacy decisions.
7. Data Retention
We retain Your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. For users under 16, We retain data only with verifiable parental consent and will delete such data upon request from the parent or guardian.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of the European Union, You have the following rights regarding Your personal data:
Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data We hold about You.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of Your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that We limit the processing of Your personal data in specific cases.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of Your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of Your data, especially for direct marketing purposes.
If You wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact Us at contact@pantherbyte.eu. We may require verification of Your identity or the parent/guardian’s identity before processing the request.
9. Children’s Privacy
We take special care to protect the privacy of children who use Our Services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), where applicable.
Age Limitation: If You are under 16 years old, We require verifiable parental consent before We collect any personal data. We only collect limited, necessary information, such as anonymous gameplay data.
Parental Consent: For any features that require additional personal data (such as in-app purchases or account creation), We will obtain parental consent through a secure verification process. Parents or guardians can review, modify, or request deletion of their child’s personal data by contacting Us at contact@pantherbyte.eu.
Parental Rights: Parents or guardians have the right to:
Review the personal data We have collected from their child.
Request that We delete their child’s personal data.
Withdraw consent at any time by contacting Us at contact@pantherbyte.eu.
If We become aware that We have collected personal data from a child under 16 without parental consent, We will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
10. Security of Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted within Our Services and on Our Google Play Store listing, and the “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly. We encourage You to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Information
If You have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise Your rights under GDPR, please contact Us at:
Panther Byte
Email: contact@pantherbyte.eu
Address: Schillerstraat 148, 5924CS Venlo, Netherlands
KVK: 82802661