Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Monkeys Paradises

Effective Date: 12/31/2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and shared when you use the VR game Monkeys Paradises ("the Game"), which is available for download and play on Meta Horizon Store ("Meta Platforms"). It also explains your rights regarding your personal data and how you can exercise them.

This policy applies to all users of Monkeys Paradises, including players located in the European Union, the United States, and other regions where Meta Horizon Store services are available.

By using Monkeys Paradises, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Collection

When you use Monkeys Paradises, we may collect various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

  • Account Information: If you have a Meta account, we may collect your Meta account username and other account details associated with the Meta Horizon platform.

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Game, including playtime, preferences, interactions within the VR environment, in-game purchases (if applicable), and game progression.

  • Device Information: We may collect data about the device you use to access the Game, including device type, operating system version, device identifiers, IP address, and browser type.

  • Geolocation Data: With your permission, we may collect your geolocation data for location-based features and services within the Game.

  • Communication Data: If you contact us via email or through in-game support, we will collect the information you provide, including your email address and any other details you share in your communication.

2. Data Use

We may use the data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve the Game: We use your data to ensure that the Game functions as expected and to improve user experience.

  • Customer Support: We use your contact information to respond to inquiries, resolve technical issues, and provide customer support.

  • Personalization: To tailor the Game to your preferences, including customizing in-game content and offers.

  • Legal and Security: To ensure compliance with applicable laws, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of the Game and its users.

  • Marketing: With your explicit consent, we may use your data to send you promotional materials related to the Game or other Meta-related products and services.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who provide services that support the Game, such as cloud storage, customer support, analytics, and marketing services. These third-party providers are required to handle your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

  • Meta Platforms: As the Game is hosted on Meta Horizon Store, your personal data may be shared with Meta Platforms in accordance with their Privacy Policy. Meta may collect and process data for purposes like account authentication and in-game purchases.

  • Legal Compliance: We may share your data if required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request, or if necessary to protect our rights, the rights of others, or the security of the Game.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we need to retain it for legal reasons).

  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes or other legitimate interests.

  • Right to Data Portability: You may request that we provide your data in a format that can be transferred to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the European Union or other regions with data protection laws, please note that your data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the EU/EEA, including the United States. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms required by law.

8. Children’s Privacy

Monkeys Paradises is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, providing a notification within the Game or via email.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Zachary Oliver
Email: zacharyoliver100@gmail.com

Additional Resources

This policy is designed to meet both U.S. and EU privacy requirements, including compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act). By using the Game, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.