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Our privacy policy is crafted to provide transparency on the information we gather, how we use it, and your choices regarding certain data uses. Key aspects of our full privacy policy are summarized below for your ease of understanding.  

Our privacy policy applies to both website visitors and users. This summary is designed to give you an easy-to-understand overview. We encourage you to read the complete version of our privacy policy below.. 

Information We Collect and How We Use It: When you visit our website, we collect specific details about your visit, interactions with the content, the referring website, your destination website, and additional technical information about the device and system you're using. If you choose to use any “click to call” service we provide, we may temporarily collect the phone number from which you placed the call. only.  

This information is used to manage our websites, deliver services, improve them over time, monitor usage and analytics, and assist in resolving payment issues with our partners, including clients, vendors, and affiliates.  

Your information will not be shared unless required by law, or when necessary to provide you with our website and services.  

We strongly recommend you read, understand, and revisit our complete privacy policy periodically, or contact us if you have any questions.

Last Updated: 21 October, 2021 

This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) outlines how Ouzo Games (“we”, “our” or “us”) collects and uses data related to your use of this website (along with its subdomains, features, and services offered, and any other websites under the Ouzo Games group, referred to as the “Site”), and your interaction with any features, content, services, or offers made available through the Site (the “Services”). The section and sub-section headings below are provided for ease of reference only and should not be interpreted as having any legal significance. We hope these headings make navigating the Privacy Policy easier.  

We retain the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, at our sole discretion. When such changes occur, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and the “Last Updated” date will reflect the new version's effective date. Any access or use of the Site after this date indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. If we make significant updates, we will notify you more visibly, such as through a notification on the Site, at least seven (7) days before the changes take effect. In that case, the changes will become effective seven (7) days after the notification is posted. 

This Privacy Policy covers the following:

• Data We Collect.
• Acknowledgement, Choices, and Adjustments.
• How We Use Your Personal Data
• Sharing Your Data with Third Parties.
• Links to and Interaction with Third-Party Websites.
• Access, Accuracy, and Deletion Rights.
• Options and Opting Out.
• Data Protection. 
• International Data Transfers (for Non-US Users)​.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies.

1. ​General Information 

• Data We Collect. When you visit the Site or use the Services, we may gather specific information about your use of the Site and Services through the following methods:
• Data You Provide. Some of our Services require you to provide personal information to use them. Some features and services that require you to provide Personal Information are based on your      consent (e.g., newsletters available periodically, promotional materials, and forms) and choice. Others are based on our legitimate interests, as detailed below. “Personal Information” refers to any data that can be used, either on its own or combined with other data, to personally identify someone, such as a name, email address, phone number, or home address. In certain jurisdictions, IP addresses may also be considered Personal Information based on our specific use. In such cases, we treat it as personal information for all processing and protection purposes.
• Third-Party Forms and Services: The Site lists and compares various third-party businesses and their respective products or services (collectively, “Partners”). Occasionally, we may provide you with offers or services from these Partners through forms that you can fill out voluntarily, and your information will be used to connect you with the relevant Partner (“Lead”). If you wish to get more information about a Partner or Product or proceed with a transaction, clicking the corresponding Partner icon or tab may direct you to a Partner-operated landing page (“Landing Page”). Any information you submit will be handled according to the Partner's privacy policy.
• Contact Us. If you reach out via a ‘Contact Us’ form, email, or other methods, you may need to provide us with personal information like your name and email address. This will be used for addressing your query and for our business purposes, as outlined in sections 4 and 5 of this Privacy Policy.
• Blogs, Newsletters, Surveys, and Promotions. The Site may feature blogs, forums, and articles, as well as opportunities to subscribe to newsletters and participate in surveys and promotions. Participation in such activities may require you to provide personal information, which may be shared with third parties and handled in accordance with their privacy policies as well.

1.2. Data We Gather From You. We collect information about your use of the Services and your interaction with the Site as follows:

• Device Data: To deliver and optimize compatibility with our services, we collect device-related data such as device type, operating system, language, and screen resolution, among other details derived from your user agent, such as browser version.
• Interactions and Usage: To enhance our services, we gather data about your interaction with the Site and Services, such as URLs referring you to the Site, pages you visited, actions you took, and timestamps for your activity.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies:  Refer to our ‘Cookies’ section below for details about how we use cookies and tracking technologies on our Site.

1.3. Data We Obtain from Third Parties. Similar to many online services, the Site and Services collaborate with third parties, including Partners and affiliates. To enable this synchronization, we may receive data from these third parties, such as user identifiers generated by our system and action summaries (clicks, views, submissions). In some cases, a third-party vendor facilitates call tracking and feedback, providing us with the phone number from which you called (without any personal data attached) for resolving referrals with our Partners. Otherwise, we don’t use such information unless you provide explicit consent. 

2. ​Acknowledgement, Choices, and Modifications. By using the Site, you acknowledge our data handling practices. If you disagree with this Privacy Policy, do not access or use the Site. While you’re not legally obligated to provide personal information, certain services may require it, and you can choose whether to participate. You can also request the deletion of your information at any time (refer to section 7 for details on opting out and withdrawing consent). 

3. How We Use Your Personal Information. In addition to the uses of data we gather (including Personal Information, collectively referred to as “your Information”) outlined elsewhere in this Privacy Policy, we also utilize Personal Information in the following manners: To provide and improve the Site and Services. We will process your Information to: (a) manage and offer the Site and Services to you; (b) further develop and enhance the Site and Services; (c) monitor and track referrals and     advertising; (d) verify users as legitimate, and prevent fraud; (e) address your requests and other communications; (f) authenticate your access to the Site and usage.

4. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties. We may share your Information with our service providers, partners, affiliated entities, and legal authorities when necessary, as detailed below: 

• Data Storage and Security Platforms (“Data Platforms”); We utilize external cloud and storage services to store and manage your Information. This means your Information may be transferred or shared with third parties globally, including in the US, for storage or other processing purposes. Examples of such services include Amazon Web Services (whose privacy policy is available at: policy).     ) (see section regarding international transfers).. We engage with Data Platforms that uphold rigorous privacy and security standards, fully complying with applicable data protection laws. However, their actions are governed by their own privacy policies.
• ​Social Media Platforms. We may share anonymized data with social media networks (such as Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) for marketing and operational purposes. These platforms might collect your Personal Information independently and combine it with the anonymized data we provide, with your consent. Any such information and the processing of Personal Information by these platforms are governed by their individual privacy policies, not ours.
• Other Third Parties. We may send or share your Information with various third parties that support our business operations (e.g., customer service providers, email or phone administration), assist in analyzing user behavior on the Site and Services, and contribute to improving these services. These third parties may have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review when they directly provide services to you. Additionally, these third parties may be based anywhere globally and are subject to our international transfer policy.
• Enforcement. We may disclose your Personal Information to third parties if we believe it is necessary or legally required to: (a) comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests; (b) enforce our Terms of Use, including investigating violations; (c) detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues; and/or (d) safeguard the rights, property, or safety of Ouzo Games, its affiliates, our users, you, and/or the public.
• Partners and Products. The Services may include submission of online forms, in case you are interested in receiving more details about a service or product (“Online Form”). In this case, we may share the information from your Online Form with the relevant Partner (or related Product) so they can contact you with the requested information. If your Online Form submission does not relate to a specific Partner or Product, we may share it with a Partner offering similar services. In either case, you acknowledge that: (a) the Partners may contact you using the information you submitted; (b) we have no control over how a Partner contacts you or the content of such communication; and (c) each Partner is required to provide its own privacy policy, which may differ from this Privacy Policy.
• Merger, Sale, or Bankruptcy. In the event that Ouzo Games or one of our affiliates is acquired, merged with, or sells part or all of its assets, we may transfer or assign your Personal Information and other data we have collected. In such cases, we will ensure that the acquiring entity posts its privacy practices and respects your rights in accordance with your residency's jurisdiction.
• Third Parties Engaged by Us. We work with third parties who host, provide services, or offer features for our Site. These third parties may collect data on our behalf, either to analyze user interaction with the Site or for service delivery. This includes cases where we implement third-party technologies or services, or grant access to third parties for specific purposes. We may use analytics tools like Google Analytics, which help us understand how users interact with our Site and Services by tracking activities such as page views, clicks, scrolls, and keystrokes. The privacy practices of these tools are governed by their respective policies, and they may use their own cookies to provide their services. For more information on cookies, please visit our section on Cookies. For more details about Google’s cookies, click here. To opt out of Google Analytics, click here.

5. ​Links to and Interaction with Third Party Properties. The Site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., Partners’ sites), content, and other online properties (collectively, “Third Party Properties”). Any data generated from your interaction with such Third Party Properties, including any Personal Information you provide, will be handled by the third party. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties or their properties. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any Third Party Properties you interact with.

For clarification, we may transfer and disclose non-Personal Information to third parties at our discretion.

6. ​Access and Accuracy; Deletion. Except in specific cases described in this Privacy Policy, we do not store information in a way that allows us to personally identify you. Therefore, requests to access, edit, or delete your Information will only be processed when you submit such information or use a service that involves the collection of Personal Information.

7. Choices and Opt-Out. Providing us with your information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy is entirely voluntary. You can exercise your rights regarding your Personal Information at any time in accordance with the jurisdiction of your residency. For example (where applicable and relevant): 

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies. You can configure your browser to reject and/or block cookies from the Site or third-party services (for more information, please refer to the ‘Cookies’ section below).
• Review and update or request removal of your Personal Information from our servers.
• California Privacy Rights. Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents may request information regarding our disclosure of Personal Information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.
• EU Data Subject Rights. Any Personal Information we collect is handled in compliance with the GDPR. As an EU-based user, you may: 

7.4.1. Access the Personal Information we maintain about you. We will ask you to provide certain credentials to verify your identity. If you discover any inaccuracies, incompleteness, or outdated information, kindly supply the necessary updates for correction.

7.4.2. ​Get in touch with us if you wish to withdraw your consent for the processing of your Personal Information. Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to the withdrawal.

7.4.3. ​Request the deletion or restriction of access to your Personal Information. Should you exercise any of the rights mentioned above, in accordance with legal provisions, you may request that third parties holding your Personal Information, as per this Privacy Policy, take necessary actions.

7.4.4. ​Object to the processing of your Personal Information for direct marketing purposes if your data is used for such purposes.

7.4.5. ​You have the right to file a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

8. ​Information Security. We, along with relevant third-party services or affiliates, employ security systems and procedures to protect the information processed, stored, and transmitted via the Site, our servers, and other systems. For instance, the site is encrypted with SSL, ensuring secure transmission of information. We regularly assess our information and data collection practices to ensure constant monitoring, and utilize third-party processing and serving services that adhere to various information security standards and certifications. We also restrict data access to authorized personnel within our organization. Although these systems reduce security risks, they cannot guarantee absolute security as no system is immune to threats on the global network. As such, we cannot promise that the Site and our servers are impervious to unauthorized access or other information security risks.

9. International Transfers (Non-US Users). We may transfer your Information (including Personal Information) outside of the country where it was collected or where you reside (e.g., to the United States), potentially to countries that may not offer the same level of protection for Personal Information as in your home country. However, in such cases, we ensure contractual safeguards (such as      Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to ensure that your Information is processed with adequate protection when transferred between our third-party vendors. By providing Personal Information and using the Services, you      consent to the use of your Information as described in this Privacy Policy and the transfer of your Information to other countries.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies. We utilize cookies, pixel tags, and other forms of identification and local storage (collectively referred to as "tags/files") to differentiate you from other users of our Sites. This enables us to deliver an optimal user experience while browsing our websites and helps us improve our Sites and services. 

In some cases, these tags/files utilize your device’s processing or storage capabilities. Some of these tags/files are set by us, while others are set by third parties. Some are active only during your browser session, while others remain on your device for a longer period. 

9. International Transfers (Non-US Users). We may transfer your Information (including Personal Information) to a country other than where it was originally collected or where you reside (for example, to the United States), which may not provide the same level of protection for Personal Information as your home country. Nevertheless, we ensure that all contractual safeguards (such as      Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to guarantee that your Information is processed with an appropriate level of protection when shared with or between our third-party vendors. By submitting your Personal Information and using our Services, you      consent to the use of this Information as described in our Privacy Policy and to its transfer across borders.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies. We use cookies, pixel tags, and other forms of identification and local storage (collectively referred to as "tags/files") to differentiate you from other users of our Sites. This allows us to provide a better user experience when browsing our websites and helps us enhance our Sites and services. 

In some instances, these tags/files may use your device's processing or storage resources. Some tags/files are placed by us, while others are set by third parties. Some are active only during your browser session, while others may remain on your device for a longer period. 

These tags/files can be categorized into several types: (i) necessary for the functionality or services you request or for communication transmission (functionality tags/files); (ii) used to monitor website performance and audience metrics (analytics tags/files); and (iii) others used for tracking across multiple websites, advertising, etc. (other tags/files). 

Web browsers offer options to modify your cookie settings, such as blocking specific types of cookies or files. You can adjust your browser to refuse all or some cookies. However, blocking all cookies might prevent you from accessing certain features of the website, as some cookies are essential for functionality. For additional details on managing or deleting cookies, visit: policy 

Functionality and analytical tags/files do not require your permission. For other tags/files, however, we ask for your consent before placing them on your device. You may give consent by enabling cookies in your browser settings or by continuing to use our website. 

To view the list of cookies we use on our website, please refer to your browser's settings. Instructions: policy

11. General. Safeguarding your privacy online is an ongoing process, and we strive to adapt our Site to meet these needs, following the best practices outlined by the regulations of all regions where the Site is accessible.

• Minors. We do not intentionally collect or request Information or data from children under the age of 16, nor do we knowingly permit children under 16 to use our Sites or sign up for our services. If you are under 16, please do not attempt to register for any Services or provide any information about yourself. If we discover that we have collected or received Personal Information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete that information without liability to Ouzo Games. If you believe we may have received Information from a minor under 16, please reach out to us.