Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Startegca ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you visit our website at https://startegca.com/ (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit inquiries through our contact form (name, email address, subject, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Communicate with us via email or phone
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotional activities

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, navigation paths
• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, exit pages
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

1.3 Third-Party Analytics

We use third-party analytics services including:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Facebook Pixel: To measure advertising effectiveness and optimize campaigns

These services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send requested information
• Content Delivery: To personalize and improve your experience on our Site
• Analytics: To analyze site usage patterns, understand user preferences, and improve our content and services
• Marketing: To send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates about strategy games and our content (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Site Optimization: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through our cookie banner that appears on your first visit. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Site.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of our business
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, and safety of Startegca, our users, or others
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information with third parties

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider when determining retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which we process the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Our legitimate business interests

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

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

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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, and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Site with a new effective date
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided us with your email address)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Site

Your continued use of our Site after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the changes.

12. California Privacy Rights

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

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

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those outlined in Section 7 above. Our legal basis for processing your information includes:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent
• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations to you
• Legitimate Interests: When processing serves our legitimate business interests
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" signals. Currently, our Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals due to the lack of industry-wide standards. We continue to monitor developments in this area.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2025. By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.