PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 31, 2025

Ghouloria Social Casino maintains an unwavering commitment to protecting user privacy. This Privacy Policy articulates our data practices with complete transparency, detailing what information we collect, our rationale for collection, and how we utilize it. We believe users deserve clarity regarding their digital footprint, and this document provides exactly that.

Data Collection Methodology

Ghouloria operates on a principle of minimal data collection. Our platform is architected to deliver entertainment without requiring extensive personal information. When you access Ghouloria, certain technical data is automatically captured through standard web protocols. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device characteristics, screen resolution, and referring website. These data points are collected passively through normal HTTP communication and are industry-standard for any web-based service.

Additionally, we implement browser local storage to maintain a single persistent flag indicating your age verification status. This local storage entry contains no personal information whatsoever - it simply records that you've confirmed meeting our minimum age requirement. This flag exists exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or shared with any third parties. Its sole purpose is enhancing user experience by preventing repetitive age verification prompts.

Purpose and Utilization of Collected Data

The technical information we collect serves specific, limited purposes essential to platform functionality and security. IP addresses enable us to detect potential abuse patterns, identify bot traffic, and implement basic geographic restrictions where required by law. Browser and device data inform our optimization efforts, helping us ensure compatibility across diverse technical environments and identify performance issues affecting specific configurations.

We analyze aggregated, anonymized usage patterns to understand how users interact with our platform, which pages receive the most traffic, average session durations, and similar behavioral metrics. This analysis guides our development priorities and helps us allocate resources effectively. However, we do not create individual user profiles, track specific user journeys across multiple sessions, or attempt to identify particular users based on behavioral patterns.

Local Storage and Cookie Practices

Ghouloria employs browser local storage sparingly and transparently. The age verification flag represents our sole use of persistent client-side storage. This is not a traditional tracking cookie - it's a simple boolean value stored entirely on your device. It contains no identifying information, cannot be read by other websites, and doesn't enable tracking across the internet. You maintain complete control over this data through your browser's built-in local storage management tools.

We do not deploy tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies of any kind. Our platform does not integrate with advertising networks, third-party analytics services, or cross-site tracking mechanisms. When you visit Ghouloria, you can be confident that your browsing behavior is not being monitored, packaged, and sold to data brokers or advertisers. We generate no revenue from advertising or data monetization, eliminating any incentive to track users beyond what's absolutely necessary for basic functionality.

Third-Party Integrations and External Services

Ghouloria operates with minimal third-party integrations. We do not embed analytics platforms, advertising networks, social media widgets, or other services that might track user behavior or collect personal information. The only external links on our platform direct users to reputable responsible gaming organizations including GambleAware, GamCare, and Gambling Therapy. When you click these links, you leave Ghouloria and become subject to the privacy policies of those respective organizations.

Our games function entirely within your browser without communicating with external game servers or analytics platforms. Game state, progress, and outcomes remain local to your device for the duration of your session. No gameplay data is transmitted to our servers or third-party services. This architecture ensures your gaming activity remains completely private and cannot be analyzed, sold, or exploited by anyone.

Information Security Practices

Despite collecting minimal personal information, we implement robust security measures to protect our platform and users. Our infrastructure incorporates industry-standard security protocols including encrypted data transmission, secure server configurations, regular security audits, and protection against common web vulnerabilities. However, the internet is inherently imperfect, and no security system is completely impenetrable. While we employ reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The minimal data we collect significantly reduces potential security risks. Since we don't maintain databases of user accounts, personal information, or financial data, there's very little sensitive information that could be compromised in a hypothetical security incident. The age verification flag stored in your browser local storage is protected by your device's security measures and browser isolation policies.

Children's Privacy Protections

Ghouloria is exclusively designed for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect, maintain, or process information from individuals below this age threshold. Our age verification system serves as the primary barrier preventing minor access. While this system relies on honest user input and is not foolproof, it reflects our genuine commitment to keeping children away from casino-style content, even in free-to-play social format.

If we receive credible information suggesting a minor has accessed our platform, we will take appropriate action to prevent future access. Parents and guardians bear ultimate responsibility for monitoring children's internet usage and ensuring they don't access age-restricted content. We recommend implementing parental control software and maintaining open communication about appropriate online behavior.

User Privacy Rights and Control

Given that Ghouloria doesn't collect or store personal identifying information in traditional databases, conventional data privacy rights like access requests, rectification, or portability have limited applicability. You maintain direct control over the minimal data associated with your platform use. The age verification flag stored in your browser local storage can be deleted at any time through your browser settings, though this will require re-verification on your next visit.

If you wish to completely remove all traces of your interaction with Ghouloria, simply clear your browser's local storage and browsing history. This eliminates the age verification flag and any cached content from our platform. Since we don't maintain user accounts or profiles, there's nothing on our end requiring deletion. Your privacy is fundamentally under your control.

Policy Modifications and Updates

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or technological capabilities. Material changes will be communicated through prominent platform notices. The "Effective Date" at the top of this document indicates when the current version became active. We encourage periodic review to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Changes to this Privacy Policy take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of Ghouloria after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. If significant changes materially alter how we handle information in ways that might concern users, we will provide additional notice and may seek explicit consent where required by law.

Cross-Border Data Considerations

Ghouloria is accessible from numerous geographic locations worldwide. When you access our platform, limited technical information may be processed or stored in various jurisdictions depending on our infrastructure configuration. However, since we collect minimal personal information and don't create user accounts, the risks associated with international data transfers are substantially mitigated compared to platforms that maintain extensive user databases.

We comply with applicable data protection regulations in jurisdictions where we operate. If you access Ghouloria from regions with specific privacy laws like the GDPR, CCPA, or similar legislation, you may have additional rights under those frameworks. Our minimal data collection practices often exceed the requirements of these regulations by default.

Transparency and Accountability

Ghouloria's approach to privacy is rooted in transparency and respect for user autonomy. We collect only what's necessary for platform functionality, we're explicit about what we collect and why, and we provide users with control over their limited data. This Privacy Policy represents our good-faith effort to clearly communicate our practices in understandable language rather than obscure details in legal jargon.

If you have specific questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, we encourage thorough review of this document and our other legal policies. Our commitment to minimal data collection and maximum user privacy is reflected throughout our platform architecture and operational practices.