🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kontext LoRA Gaming Hub ("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 https://kontext-lora.net (the "Service"), play our games, or interact with our content.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, then you may not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, games played, click patterns
• Technical Information: IP address, referring website, access times and dates
• Location Information: Approximate geographic location based on IP address

2.2 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Contact information when you reach out to us via email or contact forms
• Feedback, comments, or reviews you submit
• Game scores and preferences (stored locally on your device)
• Newsletter subscription email addresses (if you choose to subscribe)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our gaming platform
• User Experience: To personalize your experience and remember your game preferences
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Marketing: To send you updates about new games and features (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements on our website
• Hosting Providers: For website hosting and content delivery
• Email Services: For sending newsletters and communications (if subscribed)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Valid legal processes, such as subpoenas or court orders
• Law enforcement requests for information
• Situations involving potential threats to public safety
• Violations of our Terms of Service

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and other technologies to show you personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.

5.1 How Google AdSense Works

• Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to various sites
• We do not control the content of advertisements or the cookies placed by advertising partners

5.2 Your Advertising Choices

You can control advertising personalization through:

• Google Ad Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out
• Your browser's cookie settings and privacy controls

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Security Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
• Data Minimization: We collect only the information necessary for our services
• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure, reputable hosting platforms

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
• Game Preferences: Stored locally on your device until cleared by you
• Log Files: Retained for up to 12 months for security and debugging purposes

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

8.1 General Rights

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing of your personal information
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information

8.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes through prominent website notices
• Send email notifications for material changes (if you've subscribed to our newsletter)
• Provide at least 30 days' notice for changes that materially affect your rights

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

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

For EU residents with GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact your local data protection authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

13. Cookie Management

You can manage cookies and your privacy preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Set up warnings before cookies are stored

Please note: Blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your gaming experience.