Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At PathBattle (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible at pathbattle.com, we are committed to upholding the privacy, security, and integrity of your personal data. We recognize the importance of safeguarding your information, and we handle all data with the utmost responsibility and in strict compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you interact with our services.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy governs the collection and processing of personal data from individuals who access and use the services provided via pathbattle.com. For the purposes of the GDPR, PathBattle is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this notice. If you are a resident of California, this Policy also serves to inform you of your rights under the CCPA.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data from you when you engage with our platform or otherwise interact with us:
a. Usage Data:
Includes details of how you use our website and services, such as browser type and version, IP address, referring URL, pages visited, and session duration.
b. Account Data:
Data required to create and manage an account on pathbattle.com, including your full name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data:
Information you provide to personalize your experience, including preferences, game behavior, purchase history, and achievements.
d. Communication Data:
Details from your interactions with our support or contact channels, including inquiries, complaints, support tickets, and correspondence history.
e. Technical Data:
Information related to the device and software you use to access our website, including hardware identifiers, operating system, browser configuration, language settings, time zone, screen resolution, and cookie identifiers.
f. Transaction Data:
Includes information necessary for processing payments or fulfilling orders, such as billing details, payment confirmation, delivery address, and method of payment (note: sensitive payment information is handled by secure third-party processors and not stored on our servers).
g. Preference Data:
Marketing and communication preferences, including your consent choices, notification settings, and indicated interests in our products and services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
– Performance of a Contract: Where processing is necessary for the fulfillment of a service or agreement with you (e.g., creating an account or completing a transaction).
– Consent: Where you have provided express consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions or personalized marketing).
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights (e.g., to improve service, prevent fraud, or analyze usage).
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, you have the following rights:
– Right of Access: To request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
– Right to Rectification: To request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: To request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Restriction: To limit the processing of your data in specific cases.
– Right to Data Portability: To receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer it to another controller.
– Right to Object: To object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
6. Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
– Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data in transit
– Strict access controls and authentication protocols
– Regular security and vulnerability assessments
– Staff training in data handling and confidentiality
– Encrypted backups and contingency plans for data recovery
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including regions that may not offer the same level of data protection. In such cases, we implement appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and other legally compliant transfer mechanisms, to ensure your rights are protected.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
– Account Data: retained while your account remains active and for up to 6 months following account closure.
– Transaction Data: retained for up to 7 years to comply with financial regulations.
– Communication Data: retained for 2 years from the date of last contact.
– Technical and Usage Data: retained for analytical purposes for no more than 24 months.
– Marketing Preference Data: retained until you withdraw your consent or request deletion.
Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized in compliance with applicable laws.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on pathbattle.com to enhance your experience and understand usage patterns. Cookies are categorized as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and user login.
– Functional Cookies: Store user preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect data on how users interact with the site to improve service (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Help optimize site speed and usability based on usage patterns.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
By using pathbattle.com, you consent to cookies as described herein, subject to your rights under GDPR and CCPA. You may manage your cookie preferences through:
– The cookie banner on initial site access
– Browser settings which allow blocking or deleting cookies
– Opt-out tools provided by third-party analytics providers
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals as required under the CCPA.
11. Children’s Data
PathBattle does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use or provide any information on our website. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal data are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] so we can take appropriate measures, including data deletion.
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or service offerings. Changes will take effect once posted to this page. Where material changes occur, we will provide prominent notice or seek your consent as required by law. You are encouraged to review this page regularly.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data processing practices, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: pathbattle.com
We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly and responsibly.
PathBattle maintains its privacy practices in accordance with data protection laws and takes all reasonable steps to ensure your rights and information are respected and protected.