Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 10, 2023algaloo.top ("we," "us," or "our") prioritizes protecting your privacy as you dive into vibrant underwater worlds, explore coral reefs, and uncover marine mysteries in our underwater adventure games and related services (the "Services") at algaloo.top. 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, and preferred underwater environment (e.g., coral reefs, deep sea, kelp forests). For premium subscriptions (e.g., ad-free gameplay, exclusive exploration areas) or in-game purchases (e.g., dive gear upgrades, marine companion packs), we collect payment details (processed by third-party providers like Stripe) and billing address. Optional information (e.g., interest in marine conservation) may be collected if you choose to provide it. Usage and Gameplay Data: We automatically gather data about your interaction with the Services, including IP address, device type, operating system, browser version, exploration progress (e.g., areas visited, marine species discovered), mission completion rates, dive gear usage, and technical performance data (e.g., crash reports, frame rate). This data is collected via cookies, in-game analytics tools (e.g., Mixpanel), and server logs. Feedback and Conservation Data: If you submit feedback, participate in marine surveys, or contact customer support, we collect your messages and any additional information you voluntarily provide (e.g., suggestions for new underwater environments or marine species). How We Use Your Information To create and manage your account, track your exploration progress, and sync data across devices. To process transactions, fulfill orders, and send purchase confirmations or subscription reminders. To personalize your experience: recommend exploration areas based on your preferred environment, suggest dive gear aligned with your playstyle, and unlock marine companions based on species you’ve discovered. To improve the Services: analyze gameplay data to balance mission difficulty, fix bugs, optimize underwater mechanics (e.g., buoyancy, visibility), and develop new content (e.g., marine species, exploration zones) aligned with user behavior. To communicate with you: send account updates, exploration milestones (e.g., "You’ve discovered 50 marine species!"), event notifications (e.g., coral reef conservation events), and promotional offers (you can opt out of marketing communications at any time). To support marine conservation: share anonymized user interest data with partner conservation organizations (no personal identifiers) to advocate for ocean protection. 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, analytics tools) who assist in operating the Services, subject to confidentiality agreements. To marine conservation partners (only anonymized, aggregated data) to support ocean protection efforts. 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 privacy-focused security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of sensitive data, secure server storage (compliant with CCPA standards), regular security audits, and access controls for authorized personnel. We minimize data collection to only what is necessary for gameplay and conservation advocacy. 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 support conservation research (anonymized data only). Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our messages or updating your account preferences. You may also opt out of sharing anonymized data with conservation partners via your account settings. Cookie Management: You can adjust cookie settings in your browser, though disabling certain cookies may limit functionality (e.g., progress sync, personalized recommendations). Children’s Privacy Our Services are family-friendly and 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 immediate deletion. 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:algaloo.top321 Coral Drive, Key West, FL 33040, USAEmail: [email protected]