Introduction
HaloPlayhouse ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your
privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit and
use our social gaming entertainment platform.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR),
the Data Protection Act 2018, and all applicable UK data protection
laws.
Data Controller: HaloPlayhouse
Address: 123 Entertainment Way, London, EC1A 1BB,
United Kingdom
Contact:
privacy@haloplayhouse.games
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
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Age Verification: We collect confirmation that
you are 18 years or older
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Contact Information: If you contact us, we may
collect your name and email address
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Feedback: Any information you voluntarily provide
through feedback forms or surveys
Information Collected Automatically
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Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages,
games played, browser type, and operating system
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Device Information: IP address, device type,
unique device identifiers
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Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie
Policy section below
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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Platform Operation: To provide and maintain our
social games, video games, and mobile games
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Age Verification: To ensure compliance with 18+
requirements
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Communication: To respond to your inquiries and
provide customer support
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Analytics: To understand how users interact with
our platform and improve our services
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Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and
security threats
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Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws
and regulations
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following
legal grounds:
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Consent: Where you have given clear consent
(e.g., cookie consent)
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Legitimate Interests: For platform operation,
security, and improvement
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Legal Obligation: To comply with age verification
and other legal requirements
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your
experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
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Essential Cookies: Required for age verification
and platform functionality
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Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how
visitors use our site
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Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and
preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that
disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your
information only in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: Third-party companies that
help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
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Legal Requirements: When required by law, court
order, or government authority
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Protection of Rights: To protect our rights,
property, or safety, and that of our users
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Business Transfers: In connection with a merger,
acquisition, or sale of assets
All third-party service providers are contractually bound to protect
your data and use it only for specified purposes.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the
purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law:
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Usage Data: Typically retained for up to 2 years
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Contact Information: Retained until you request
deletion or no longer necessary
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Legal Records: Retained as required by applicable
laws and regulations
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal
data
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Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or
incomplete data
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Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your
personal data ("right to be forgotten")
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Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use
your data
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Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a
structured, machine-readable format
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Right to Object: Object to certain types of
processing
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Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at
any time where processing is based on consent
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Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with
the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at
privacy@haloplayhouse.games
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to
protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration,
disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over
the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily processed within the United Kingdom. If we
transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are
in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by UK authorities
- Adequacy decisions by the UK government
- Other legally approved transfer mechanisms
Children's Privacy
Our platform is strictly for users aged 18 and above. We do not
knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we
become aware that we have collected data from someone under 18, we
will take immediate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify
you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page
with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this
Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise
your data protection rights, please contact us:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data
protection authority:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website:
ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
