This Privacy Policy explains how Ninestonegame.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website and play Ninestone online. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Ninestonegame.com does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to play the game. You can play Ninestone entirely anonymously.
If you contact us by email at online@ninestonegame.com, we receive the information you include in that message (such as your name and email address). We use this only to respond to your inquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, our servers may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:
- Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (if any)
- Date and time of your visit
This information is used to understand how visitors use our site and to improve the experience. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us and our advertising partners understand how you use the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., remembering your game settings during a session).
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve the site. We may use Google Analytics or similar services.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. These may track your browsing behavior across websites.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
For more information about how Google uses data when you visit our site, see Google's Privacy & Terms.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the Ninestone website and game
- Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Respond to your questions or comments if you contact us
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of the website
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected technical information for up to 26 months for analytics purposes, after which it is deleted or anonymized. Email correspondence is retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period afterward.
6. Children's Privacy
Ninestone is suitable for players aged 7 and up. However, this website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at online@ninestonegame.com and we will delete that information promptly.
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our advertising partner Google AdSense is configured to serve non-personalized ads where required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: The right to request a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out: The right to opt out of personalized advertising (see Section 3 above).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at online@ninestonegame.com.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: online@ninestonegame.com
Website: www.ninestonegame.com