Privacy Policy - epidemic.gg

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how epidemic.gg (“epidemic.gg,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit or use epidemic.gg (the “Site”). If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information: A. Information You Provide - Contact information (such as email) when you contact us. - Account information (if accounts are offered), such as username and password. - Any information you choose to submit through forms or messages. B. Information Collected Automatically When you use the Site, we may automatically collect: - IP address - Device identifiers - Browser type and settings - Operating system - Referring/exit pages - Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks) - Approximate location (derived from IP address) C. Cookies and Similar Technologies We may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to: - Operate and improve the Site - Remember preferences - Measure traffic and usage patterns - Detect fraud and abuse You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

2. How We Use Information

We may use information to: - Provide, operate, and maintain the Site - Respond to requests and customer support inquiries - Improve performance, analytics, and user experience - Monitor and prevent abuse, fraud, and security incidents - Enforce our Terms of Service - Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Information

We may share information in the following circumstances: A. Service Providers We may share information with third-party vendors who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, security, customer support). B. Legal Requirements We may disclose information if required to comply with law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or governmental request. C. Protection and Safety We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, and safety of epidemic.gg, our users, or others. D. Business Transfers If we undergo a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to: - Provide the Site - Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy - Comply with legal obligations - Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

6. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as: - Accessing the personal information we hold about you - Requesting correction or deletion - Objecting to processing or requesting restriction - Withdrawing consent (where applicable) To make a request, email us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Users

If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA Notice)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights to know, access, delete, and correct personal information, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by law. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, some analytics/advertising technologies may be considered “sharing” under certain laws. Requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on the Site with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: [email protected]