ANT HIVE CREATIONS INC. Privacy Policy
Disclaimer: This document is a general privacy policy template intended to provide a comprehensive framework and content example. It does not substitute for professional legal advice. ANT HIVE CREATIONS INC. should consult with qualified legal counsel to ensure this Policy is fully compliant with its specific business practices, the types of data it collects, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
1. Introduction & Overview
Welcome to the websites, mobile applications, and other online competitive game services (collectively, the "Services") offered or operated by ANT HIVE CREATIONS INC. ("we," "us," or "our"). Our company is registered at 17800 CASTLETON ST., STE 665, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748.
This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") is designed to explain in a clear and comprehensive manner how we collect, use, store, protect, disclose, and otherwise process your personal information and other data when you visit, register for, use, or otherwise interact with our Services. We understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to handling your data responsibly, transparently, and securely.
This Policy is an integral part of our Terms of Service. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the data practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please cease all access to and use of our Services immediately.
The scope of this Policy covers all information we collect through several channels. These include our Websites, encompassing all domains and subdomains accessed through your browser; our Mobile Applications, which are the game applications you download from an app store; In-Game Interactions, meaning any data generated while you play our games, such as game performance and social interactions; our Customer Support Channels, such as when you contact us via email at [email protected]; and our Marketing & Promotional Activities, when you participate in our surveys, contests, or other initiatives.
We will periodically review and may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices, new services, or updates to laws and regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a prominent notice on our Services or by sending a notification to your registered email address. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed.
2. Definitions of Key Terms
For clarity, some key terms used in this Policy are defined as follows:
Personal Information: Any information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual or household. This includes but is not limited to names, email addresses, mailing addresses, IP addresses, device identifiers, account names, and online identifiers. The scope of this definition may vary depending on applicable law.
Sensitive Personal Information: A subset of Personal Information that often requires a higher level of protection. Under California law, this may include a social security number, driver's license number, precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, union membership, the contents of mail, email, and text messages (unless we are the intended recipient), genetic data, and biometric information processed for the purpose of uniquely identifying an individual. We will specify below if and why we collect such information.
Usage Data: Data generated automatically during your interaction with our Services, which typically does not directly identify you but may be associated with your account or device. Examples include browser type, operating system, access times, pages viewed, clickstream data, game session duration, and in-game actions.
Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Information, whether automated or not, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
Service Provider: A third-party company or individual that processes Personal Information on our behalf to assist us in providing, analyzing, maintaining, or improving our Services.
Third Party: Any individual, entity, or institution other than you, us, and our Service Providers.
3. The Types of Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and continually improve our Services, delivering a better, more personalized, and more secure competitive gaming experience. The information we collect falls into three main categories: information you provide directly to us, information we collect automatically, and information we obtain from third-party sources.
3.1 Information You Provide Directly to Us
When you actively interact with our Services, we collect the information you choose to provide. This includes Account Registration Information, Profile Information, Transaction and Payment Information, Communications with Us, Contest and Promotion Information, and Identity Verification Information. When you create an account, we typically ask for a username, a password, and your email address. You may voluntarily add more information to your profile, such as an avatar or bio. When you conduct transactions, our third-party payment processors collect your payment details; we do not store this financial information ourselves. We also collect information when you communicate with our support team, participate in promotions, or provide identity documents when required by law for purposes like prize withdrawals.
3.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you access and use our Services, our systems automatically record certain information. This includes Device Information, such as your device model and operating system; Log Data, such as your IP address and browser type; and Gameplay and Activity Data, which covers your in-game performance, match history, and session duration. We also use Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. These technologies help us maintain your login state, remember your preferences, analyze service usage, provide personalized content, and ensure security. In certain states and with your explicit consent, we may collect Precise Geolocation Information to verify your eligibility for real-money games.
3.3 Information We Obtain from Third-Party Sources
We may also receive information about you from other sources. If you link a Social Media Platform to our Services, we will receive profile information you have authorized that platform to share. We also receive aggregated, anonymous reports from our Analytics and Advertising Partners to help us understand service usage. Finally, we may obtain information from Publicly Available Sources when conducting necessary fraud reviews or identity verification.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for a variety of legitimate business purposes, and only when we have a lawful basis to do so.
First, we use your information To Provide, Maintain, and Operate Our Services. This is based on our need to perform our contract with you and our legitimate interests. Our activities include creating and managing your user account, processing your registrations, running our competitive games, handling your financial transactions, and providing customer support.
Second, we use information To Improve, Personalize, and Expand Our Services, which serves our legitimate interests. This involves analyzing user behavior to guide product development, providing you with customized content and game recommendations, conducting A/B testing, and fixing technical issues to improve overall performance.
Third, we use information For Communication and Marketing, based on your consent and our legitimate interests. We will send you essential administrative and transactional messages about the service. With your permission, we may also send you marketing communications about new games, special offers, and other news, from which you can opt-out at any time.
Finally, we use information For Safety, Security, and Compliance, to fulfill our legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests. This includes protecting our Services and users, detecting and preventing fraud or cheating, enforcing our policies, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.
5. How We Share and Disclose Your Information
We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties. We only share your Personal Information in the limited circumstances below.
With Other Users: Our games are social. Your username, avatar, and game statistics may be visible to other users on leaderboards and in your public profile to facilitate competition.
With Service Providers: We partner with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services. We share necessary information with them under strict contracts that limit their use of the data to our specified purposes. These service providers include cloud infrastructure providers, payment processors, data analytics services, customer support software providers, marketing partners, and identity verification services.
For Legal Compliance, to Enforce Our Rights, and to Protect Others: We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith it is necessary to comply with a law or legal process, to enforce our Terms of Service, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or others.
In Connection with a Business Transfer: If our company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership and your choices regarding your information.
With Your Consent: Other than the cases described above, we will notify you and obtain your explicit consent before sharing your Personal Information with a third party.
6. Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to automatically collect information, analyze trends, and manage the Services. A cookie is a small data file placed on your device that enables a website to remember your actions and preferences.
The types of cookies we use are:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the Services to function and cannot be turned off. They are set in response to your actions, such as setting privacy preferences or logging in.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve performance. The information is aggregated and anonymous.
Functionality Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your username or language preference.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
Your Choices and Controls: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can typically modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our Services. For interest-based advertising, you can opt out of many ad networks by visiting the industry opt-out pages at the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ and the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/.
7. Data Security
We take the security of your Personal Information very seriously. We implement and maintain a set of reasonable security measures designed to protect your data.
Technical Measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, firewalls, and strict access controls.
Administrative Measures include internal security policies, employee training, data processing agreements with vendors, and an incident response plan.
Physical Measures include housing servers in secure data centers with strict physical access controls.
Despite our precautions, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are also responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
8. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Information for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include the length of our ongoing relationship with you, the nature of the information, the existence of any legal or reporting requirements, the potential risk from unauthorized disclosure, and the purposes of the processing. When your information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Your Rights and Choices
We respect your privacy rights and provide you with several ways to manage your Personal Information.
9.1 General Rights and Choices
Access and Correct Your Information: You can generally review, update, or correct your account information by logging into your account settings.
Close Your Account: You can request to close your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at [email protected].
Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the emails.
9.2 Special Notice for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA.
Your Rights: You have the Right to Know what Personal Information we have collected about you, the Right to Delete that information (with exceptions), the Right to Correct inaccurate information, the Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing of your Personal Information (which you can exercise via the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website), the Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information (which we do not offer as a separate link as we only use it for permitted purposes), and the Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising your rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise your rights to know, delete, or correct, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us by emailing us at [email protected]. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing your request.
California's "Shine the Light" Law: California residents may request certain information regarding our disclosure of Personal Information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us with "Shine the Light Request" in the subject line.
9.3 Rights for Residents of Other States (e.g., Virginia, Colorado)
If you are a resident of a state with a similar privacy law, you may have similar rights, such as access, deletion, correction, and the right to opt-out of processing for targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. For real-money games, users must be 18 or the age of legal majority. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Our company is headquartered in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer and processing.
12. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to them. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may provide more prominent notice of material changes. Your continued use of the Services after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
14. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Company Name: ANT HIVE CREATIONS INC.
Mailing Address: 17800 CASTLETON ST., STE 665, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
Email: [email protected]
We will do our best to respond to all inquiries in a timely and effective manner. Thank you for taking the time to read our Privacy Policy.