Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2025

1. Introduction — Who We Are

EmberLounge ("we", "us", "our") operates the website emberlounge.games, a free-to-play social entertainment platform offering virtual coin slot games. No real money is involved in any activity on this platform. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at: contact@emberlounge.games

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data when you use our platform:

• Email address — if you choose to register or contact us via our contact form.
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, game interactions (collected via server logs only; no third-party analytics tools are used).
• Device/browser information — browser type, operating system, screen resolution, for platform compatibility purposes only.
• Preferences — stored locally in your browser via localStorage (age verification status, cookie dismissal status). This data never leaves your device.

We do not collect financial data, payment information, government identification, or any sensitive personal data. We do not process biometric data.

3. Purpose and Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Service delivery — to provide and maintain the EmberLounge platform and its games.
• Communication — to respond to your enquiries and support requests sent to contact@emberlounge.games.
• Platform improvement — to understand how the site is used and improve user experience.
• Legal compliance — to comply with applicable Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act).

The lawful basis for processing under the DPDP Act 2023 is your consent (by using the platform) and our legitimate interest in operating and improving a safe entertainment service.

4. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used solely for the purposes stated above. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Cookies and Tracking

EmberLounge uses only strictly necessary browser storage (localStorage) to remember your age verification status and cookie banner dismissal. These items are stored on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.

This site does not currently use any analytics tracking services. No analytics cookies are set. Should analytics be introduced in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent will be sought prior to implementation. You may manage your general ad preferences at https://adssettings.google.com.

For full details about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

• Contact/enquiry email data: retained for a maximum of 12 months from the date of last interaction.
• Server log data (including IP addresses and usage patterns): retained for a maximum of 12 months.
• LocalStorage preferences: stored indefinitely on your own device; you can clear these at any time via your browser settings.

7. Your Rights under the DPDP Act 2023

As a Data Principal under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access — to obtain a summary of your personal data that we process and the processing activities undertaken with it.
• Right of Correction and Erasure — to correct inaccurate or outdated personal data, or to request erasure of your personal data where we no longer have a lawful reason to retain it.
• Right to Withdraw Consent — to withdraw your consent to processing at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
• Right of Grievance Redressal — to raise a grievance with our Grievance Officer (see below) within a reasonable time. We will respond within 30 days.
• Right to Nominate — to nominate another individual who may exercise rights on your behalf in the event of your death or incapacity.

To exercise any of these rights, please email: grievance@emberlounge.games

8. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the DPDP Act 2023, we have designated a Grievance Officer to address privacy concerns:

Grievance Officer
Email: grievance@emberlounge.games
Response time: Within 30 days of receipt of grievance.

9. Data Fiduciary

The Data Fiduciary responsible for personal data processed through this platform is:
EmberLounge
Contact: contact@emberlounge.games

10. Children and Age Restrictions

EmberLounge is strictly for users aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that a person under 18 has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a minor has registered, please contact us at contact@emberlounge.games.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data is processed in a manner consistent with applicable Indian law. If data is transferred outside India (e.g., for infrastructure purposes), such transfers comply with the safeguard requirements of the DPDP Act 2023 and any applicable government-notified standards.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
contact@emberlounge.games