Privacy And Cookie Consent Policy

Last updated: April 21, 2025

This Policy outlines Our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service on playstiks.com. It also informs You about Your privacy rights, how the law protects You, and Our use of Cookies, including Your rights concerning such use.

We use Your Personal Data to provide and enhance the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy And Cookie Consent Policy.

Interpretation And Definitions

Words with an initial capital letter have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural.

For the purposes of this Policy:

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or legal entity on whose behalf such individual is accessing or using the Service. Under GDPR, You may be referred to as the Data Subject or User.
Company (referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) refers to Playstiks, operating playstiks.com. For GDPR purposes, the Company is the Data Controller.
Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for directors or managing authority.
CMP (Consent Management Platform) is the means by which We request, receive, and store Users’ consent.
Account means a unique account created for You to access Our Service or parts of Our Service.
Website refers to playstiks.com, accessible from playstiks.com.
Service refers to the Website.
Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company. Under GDPR, Service Providers are considered Data Processors.
Third-Party Social Media Service refers to any website or social network through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
Personal Data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, such as a name, identification number, location data, or online identifier.
Cookie refers to small files placed on Your device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history, among other uses.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, such as Your device’s IP address, browser type, or page visit duration.
Data Controller refers to the Company as the legal entity determining the purposes and means of processing Personal Data under GDPR.
Do Not Track (DNT) is a concept promoted by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for Users to control online tracking.
Business, under the CCPA, refers to the Company as the entity collecting and processing Consumers’ personal information.
Consumer, under the CCPA, means a California resident.
Sale, under the CCPA, means transferring a Consumer’s Personal information to a third party for monetary or other consideration.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data: While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

Email address
First name and last name
Usage Data

Usage Data: Collected automatically, this may include Your device’s IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, visit time and date, time spent on pages, and unique device identifiers.

When accessing the Service via a mobile device, We may collect information such as the type of device, unique ID, IP address, operating system, browser type, and other diagnostic data.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., beacons, tags, scripts) to track activity and store information. You can refuse Cookies via Your browser settings, but this may limit access to parts of Our Service.

Cookies used include:

Necessary/Essential Cookies (Session Cookies): Administered by Us to provide services, authenticate Users, and prevent fraud.
Cookies Policy/Notice Acceptance Cookies (Persistent Cookies): Administered by Us to identify if You’ve accepted Cookies.
Functionality Cookies (Persistent Cookies): Administered by Us to remember Your preferences, such as login details.
Tracking and Performance Cookies (Persistent Cookies): Administered by Third-Parties to track website traffic and User behavior.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies (Persistent Cookies): Administered by Third-Parties to deliver relevant ads based on Your browsing habits.

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use Personal Data to:

Provide and maintain Our Service, including monitoring usage.
Manage Your Account and provide access to Service functionalities.
Contact You via email, phone, text, or push notifications regarding updates or services.
Provide news, offers, and information about similar goods or services, unless You opt out.
Manage Your requests to Us.

We may share Your Personal Data with:

Service Providers: To monitor, analyze, advertise, or process payments.
Business Transfers: During mergers, sales, or acquisitions.
Affiliates: Who will honor this Privacy Policy.
Business Partners: To offer products, services, or promotions.
Other Users: When You share information in public areas or via Third-Party Social Media Services.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, or to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Usage Data is typically retained for 3 days for internal analysis, unless needed for security, functionality, or legal compliance.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your Personal Data may be processed in locations outside Your jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ. By consenting to this Policy, You agree to such transfers. We ensure Your data is treated securely.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose Personal Data:

Business Transactions: If involved in a merger or acquisition, with prior notice.
Law Enforcement: If required by law or valid public authority requests.
Other Legal Requirements: To comply with obligations, protect rights, prevent wrongdoing, ensure safety, or address liability.

Security of Your Personal Data

We strive to protect Your Personal Data using commercially acceptable means, but no internet transmission or storage is 100% secure. Service Providers access Your Personal Data only to perform tasks and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

Analytics

We may use third-party providers, such as Google Analytics, to monitor and analyze Service usage. You can opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Visit Google’s Privacy and Terms page for more information.

Advertising

We may use Service Providers like Google AdSense to serve ads. Google’s DoubleClick Cookie enables personalized ads. Opt out via Google Ads Settings or the About Ads website.

GDPR Privacy

Legal Basis for Processing

We process Personal Data based on:

Consent
Contract performance
Legal obligations
Vital interests
Public interests
Legitimate interests

Your GDPR Rights

If within the EU, You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete Your Personal Data.
Correct inaccurate Personal Data.
Object to processing for legitimate interests or marketing.
Request erasure of Personal Data.
Transfer Your Personal Data to another party.
Withdraw consent.

CCPA Privacy

Your CCPA Rights

If a California resident, You have the right to:

Notice of collected Personal Data and its purposes.
Access or request disclosure of Personal Data collected in the past 12 months.
Opt out of the sale of Personal Data.
Know categories, sources, purposes, and third parties involved in Your Personal Data.
Delete Personal Data collected in the past 12 months.
Non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

Exercising Your CCPA Rights

Visit Our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” section or contact Us. We will respond within 45 days, extendable by 45 days with notice.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell Personal Data, but Our Service Providers may use technologies that “sell” data under CCPA. Opt out via the About Ads website or Your device’s settings (e.g., “Limit Ad Tracking” on iOS or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” on Android).

Do Not Track (CalOPPA)

Our Service does not respond to DNT signals. You can enable/disable DNT in Your browser settings.

California Shine The Light

California residents can request information annually about sharing Personal Data with third parties for marketing. Contact Us for details.

California Privacy Rights for Minor Users

California residents under 18 can request removal of publicly posted content. Contact Us, noting that removal may not be complete if restricted by law.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is suitable for all ages but does not target those under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents should obtain permission before children use Our Service and can clear browser cookies to limit data collection.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their Privacy Policies.

Connect With Us

For questions or concerns, contact Us via Our secure Feedback form on playstiks.com.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy, effective upon posting with an updated “Last updated” date. Review it regularly.

Your Right To Complain

If concerned about Our data handling, contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AF, United Kingdom, or online.