Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

At FlareThorn, we recognize the importance of protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our social casino platform.

2. Information We Collect

FlareThorn collects minimal information to provide you with an enjoyable gaming experience:

• Age Verification Data: We store a verification flag in your browser's local storage to confirm you are 18 or older.
• Technical Information: We may automatically collect browser type, device information, and IP address for technical operation of our platform.
• Usage Data: General analytics about how our games are played to improve user experience.

We do not require user accounts or collect personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, or payment details.

3. How We Use Your Information

Any information collected is used solely to:

• Ensure compliance with age restrictions
• Maintain and improve platform functionality
• Detect and prevent technical issues
• Understand general usage patterns for service enhancement

4. Browser Storage

FlareThorn uses local storage in your browser to remember your age verification consent. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our platform uses essential cookies and local storage to maintain your gaming session and remember your age verification. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising networks. Our approach prioritizes your privacy while ensuring proper functionality.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

FlareThorn does not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of FlareThorn or our users
• With service providers who assist in operating our platform under strict confidentiality agreements

7. Data Security

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

8. Third-Party Links

FlareThorn may contain links to external resources such as responsible gambling organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Children's Privacy

FlareThorn is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware that a user under 18 has accessed our platform, we will take appropriate steps to restrict their access.

10. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your browser's local storage to remove age verification data
• Stop using our platform at any time
• Request information about data we may have collected (though we collect minimal data)

11. International Users

FlareThorn operates globally. If you access our platform from outside your home jurisdiction, please be aware that information may be transferred to and processed in different locations. By using our platform, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

13. No Commercial Use of Data

FlareThorn does not use your information for commercial purposes or targeted advertising. Our platform is designed purely for entertainment, and we respect your privacy accordingly.

14. Contact and Questions

If you have concerns or questions about our privacy practices, please review our terms of service and disclaimer for additional information about how we operate FlareThorn as a free-play social casino platform.