Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Game Limiter. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our gaming time management platform.

Data We Collect

When you use Game Limiter, we may collect the following types of information:

Account Information

• Email address - Used for account creation, login, and communication
• Password - Securely encrypted and never stored in plain text
• Display name - Optional, used for personalization
• Profile preferences - Your settings and customization choices

Usage Data

• Gaming activity - Time spent on games, session logs (stored locally on your device)
• Application interactions - Features you use, settings you configure
• Device information - Operating system, device type, app version
• Performance data - Error logs, crash reports (anonymized)

Family & Account Management

• Family group information - Parent-child relationships for time management
• Time limit settings - Configurations set by parents/guardians
• Notification preferences - How you want to be alerted

How We Use Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery - To provide gaming time management and parental control features
• Account Management - To create, maintain, and secure your account
• Communication - To send important updates, notifications, and support responses
• Improvement - To analyze usage patterns and improve our features (using anonymized data)
• Security - To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance - To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Storage & Security

Your data security is our top priority. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption - All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
• Secure Infrastructure - Hosted on Microsoft Azure with enterprise-grade security
• Access Controls - Strict access policies limit who can view your data
• Regular Audits - Security assessments and vulnerability scanning
• Password Security - Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salt
• Two-Factor Authentication - Optional 2FA for enhanced account security

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. When you delete your account, we permanently remove your personal information within 30 days.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers - Microsoft Azure (hosting), Application Insights (analytics)
• Legal Requirements - When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers - In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice)
• With Your Consent - When you explicitly authorize data sharing

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Here's what we use:

• Essential Cookies - Required for login, security, and core functionality
• Preference Cookies - Remember your settings and language choices
• Analytics Cookies - Help us understand how you use the app (anonymized)

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact functionality.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction - Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion - Request deletion of your account and data
• Export - Download your data in a portable format (JSON)
• Objection - Object to certain data processing activities
• Restriction - Request limitation of data processing
• Portability - Transfer your data to another service

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Contract Performance - Processing necessary to provide our services
• Legitimate Interest - Improving our services, security, and fraud prevention
• Consent - For optional features like marketing communications
• Legal Obligation - Compliance with applicable laws

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Game Limiter is designed to help families manage children's gaming time. We take children's privacy seriously:

• Parental consent is required for accounts of users under 13 years old
• Children's accounts have additional privacy protections
• We do not knowingly collect more data than necessary from children
• Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's data at any time
• We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email if you have an account
• Display a prominent notice in the app
• Give you the opportunity to review changes before they take effect

Your continued use of Game Limiter after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

End User License Agreement

In addition to this Privacy Policy, please review our End User License Agreement (EULA) which governs your use of Game Limiter.