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SolitaireStreak ("we", "our", or "the Site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information — including information from users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

• 1. What Information We Collect

  A. Information You Provide (Optional):

  • Email address (if you sign up or log in with Google)
  • Authentication metadata

  B. Information We Automatically Collect:

  • IP address, browser type, device info
  • Gameplay behavior and visit metrics (via Google Analytics)

• 2. How We Use Your Information and Legal Basis

  Purpose	Data Used	Lawful Basis
  Site improvement and bug fixing	Anonymous usage data	Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1(f))
  Account login functionality	Email, auth metadata	Contract (Art. 6.1(b))
  Analytics (Google Analytics)	IP, behavior data	Consent (Art. 6.1(a))
  Personalized ads (e.g. AdSense)	Cookies, usage data	Consent (Art. 6.1(a))

• 3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable login functionality
  • Analyze site usage (Google Analytics)
  • Display personalized ads (Google AdSense and others)

EU Visitors:

Before placing non-essential cookies (like analytics or ad cookies), we ask for your explicit consent via a cookie banner.

You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting cookie preferences in the banner or via your browser.

To opt out of Google personalized ads, visit: https://adssettings.google.com

• 4. Data Retention

  We retain your data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined above:

  • Anonymous analytics data: retained for up to 26 months
  • Login/account data: retained until you delete your account or request removal

• 5. How We Share Your Data

  We do not sell your data.

  We may share your data with:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting
  • Google Analytics for site analytics
  • Ad providers like Google AdSense for monetization

These third parties may process your data in the U.S. or other jurisdictions outside the EU. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or Privacy Shield legacy arrangements).

• 6. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

  If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Access
  • Correction
  • Erasure
  • Objection
  • Restriction
  • Portability
  • Withdraw Consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]

You may also file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

• 7. Data Security

  We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data, including HTTPS encryption and secure cloud infrastructure via AWS.

• 8. Children's Privacy

  SolitaireStreak is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.

• 9. International Users

  By using this Site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

• 10. Changes to This Policy

  We may update this policy occasionally. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

• 11. Contact

  To request data access, deletion, or exercise any other rights, email: [Insert Contact Email]