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PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Welcome to shtgame.co ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our mobile games.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and email address (when you contact us or subscribe to updates)
• Messages and feedback you send through our contact form
• Community chat messages and usernames

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Game Data

When you play our mobile games, we may collect:

• Game progress and achievements
• Player authentication data (Google Play Games)
• Leaderboard scores and rankings
• Device type and operating system
• App usage statistics
• Crash reports and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website and games
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To improve our games and user experience
• To send updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

4.2 Analytics

We may use analytics services to help us understand how users interact with our website and games. These services may collect information such as page views, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.

4.3 Google Play Games Services

Our mobile games use Google Play Games Services for features including:

• Player authentication and sign-in
• Leaderboards and score tracking
• Achievement tracking

When you sign in with Google Play Games, Google collects and processes your:

• Google account information (name, profile picture)
• Game progress and scores
• Device and gameplay statistics

This data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can manage your Play Games settings through your Google Account settings.

4.4 CBox Chat

Our community chat is powered by CBox. Messages sent through the chat are subject to CBox's privacy policy. Please be mindful of the information you share in public chat rooms.

4.5 Formspree

We use Formspree to process contact form submissions. Information submitted through our contact form is handled according to Formspree's privacy policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand user behavior
• Advertising cookies: Used to display relevant ads

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our business (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising)
• Legal compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our games may be rated for children but we do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 13 years of age without parental consent. Our website and games are intended for general audiences. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at clinton@shtgame.co, and we will promptly delete such information.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and take extra precautions to protect children's privacy.

9. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications and personalized advertising
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at clinton@shtgame.co.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: clinton@shtgame.co
• Website: shtgame.co

14. Consent

By using our website and games, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, a consent banner will appear allowing you to manage your cookie preferences and data processing consent.

TERMS OF SERVICE

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to shtgame.co. By accessing or using our website and mobile games, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

shtgame.co provides mobile game development services and publishes games for Android and iOS platforms. Our services include:

• Website access and information about our games
• Mobile games available for download
• Community chat and support
• Customer service and updates

3. User Accounts and Registration

Some features of our games may require you to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or exploit our games
• Use bots, cheats, or unauthorized third-party software
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Spam, advertise, or solicit other users without permission
• Post offensive, obscene, or inappropriate content

5. Community Chat Rules

Our community chat is provided for friendly discussion. When using the chat, you must:

• Be respectful and courteous to all users
• Avoid hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Not share personal information (yours or others')
• Not spam or flood the chat with repetitive messages
• Follow moderator instructions

Violations may result in temporary or permanent bans from the chat.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on shtgame.co, including games, graphics, logos, text, code, and trademarks, are owned by or licensed to us. You agree not to:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
• Create derivative works based on our games
• Remove or alter copyright notices

7. Game Purchases and In-App Purchases

If our games offer in-app purchases:

• All purchases are final and non-refundable unless required by law
• Prices are subject to change without notice
• Virtual items have no real-world value
• You are responsible for all charges on your account
• Refunds are handled according to the app store's refund policy

8. Third-Party Services

Our website and games may contain links to third-party services, including:

• Google AdSense (advertising)
• Google Play Games Services (leaderboards and achievements)
• CBox (community chat)
• Formspree (contact forms)
• App stores (Google Play, Apple App Store)

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these third-party services.

9. Advertising

Our website and games may display advertisements. By using our services, you agree that:

• We may display ads from Google AdSense and other networks
• Ad content is controlled by third-party advertisers
• We are not responsible for the accuracy of ad content
• You should review advertisers' terms before purchasing

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Our services are provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Guarantees of uninterrupted or error-free service
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, shtgame.co and its affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• Unauthorized access to your account
• Third-party content or actions

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the last 12 months, or $100, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless shtgame.co from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of our services
• Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
• Content you submit or share

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of our services or other users
• Any reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use our services immediately ceases.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Age Requirements

Our services are intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our services. Children under 13 should not use our services without verifiable parental consent.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of your jurisdiction. Any disputes shall be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiations first
• Binding arbitration if negotiations fail
• Small claims court for eligible disputes

You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits against us.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy above, constitute the entire agreement between you and shtgame.co regarding your use of our services.

18. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: clinton@shtgame.co
• Website: shtgame.co

19. Acknowledgment

By using shtgame.co and our games, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by both the Privacy Policy and these Terms of Service.