Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 17, 2023cavorting.xyz ("we," "us," or "our") prioritizes protecting your privacy as you cavort with friends in zany minigames, compete for laughs, and create memories in our lively multiplayer party games and related services (the "Services") at cavorting.xyz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the practices described herein. Information We Collect Personal Information: During account registration, we collect your email address, username, password (encrypted), age range (to verify eligibility for age-appropriate content), and preferred party game type (e.g., team vs. team, free-for-all, cooperative). For premium subscriptions (e.g., ad-free gameplay, exclusive minigames) or in-game purchases (e.g., character costumes, party themes), we collect payment details (processed by third-party providers like Stripe) and billing address. Optional information (e.g., favorite minigame genres) may be collected if you choose to share it. Usage and Gameplay Data: We automatically gather data about your interaction with the Services, including IP address, device type, operating system, browser version, minigame completion rates, party session duration, character costume preferences, and technical performance data (e.g., crash reports, connection stability). This data is collected via cookies, in-game analytics tools (e.g., Mixpanel), and server logs. Social Data: If you create party rooms, invite friends, or use in-game chat, we collect your communications (e.g., chat logs, party invites) to moderate content and facilitate social interactions. If you link social media accounts, we may access limited information (e.g., display name, friend list) to enable features like quick friend invites. How We Use Your Information To create and manage your account, host party rooms, and sync your character costumes/themes across devices. To process transactions, fulfill orders, and send purchase confirmations or party event reminders. To personalize your experience: recommend minigames based on your play history, suggest costumes/themes aligned with your preferences, and match you with friends or compatible players. To improve the Services: analyze gameplay data to balance minigame difficulty, fix bugs, optimize server stability for multiplayer sessions, and develop new content (e.g., minigames, party themes) aligned with user behavior. To communicate with you: send account updates, party invites from friends, event notifications (e.g., holiday party events), and promotional offers (you can opt out of marketing communications at any time). To moderate social interactions: ensure compliance with our community guidelines, prevent harassment, and maintain a friendly party environment. Information Disclosure We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information in the following circumstances: To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud hosting services, anti-spam tools) who assist in operating the Services, subject to confidentiality agreements. To party members (limited to your username and character costume) to facilitate gameplay interactions and chat. To law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, with prior notice and a commitment to uphold this Privacy Policy. Data Security We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of sensitive data, secure server storage (compliant with SOC 2 standards), regular security audits, and access controls for authorized personnel. Chat logs are encrypted and retained only for moderation purposes. Your Rights Access and Correction: You may access, review, and update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting [email protected]. Deletion: You may request account deletion by submitting a request to [email protected]. We will delete your data within 30 days, except as required by law (e.g., financial records) or to resolve disputes. Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our messages or updating your account preferences. Cookie Management: You can adjust cookie settings in your browser, though disabling certain cookies may limit functionality (e.g., party room creation, friend invites). Children’s Privacy Our Services are suitable for ages 8 and up, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information without consent, please contact us to request deletion. We may require verification of guardianship before processing such requests. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the revised policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Services after the update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Contact Us For questions or concerns, contact:cavorting.xyz321 Party Place, Nashville, TN 37201, USAEmail: [email protected]