Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 26, 2024

At Drystovia, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage on our social casino entertainment platform.

1. Information We Collect

Drystovia operates as a free entertainment platform with minimal data collection. We use browser-based technologies such as localStorage to remember your age verification status and basic preferences. This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. We do not require user registration, and we do not collect personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, or payment details.

2. Browser Storage

Our platform uses localStorage, a standard browser technology, to store your age verification confirmation. This allows us to remember that you have confirmed you are 18 years or older, so you don't have to verify your age every time you visit. This data remains on your device and is not accessible to us or any third parties. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

3. Automatic Information

When you access Drystovia, your browser automatically provides certain technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system. This information is standard for all web browsing and is used solely to ensure proper functionality of our platform. We do not use this information to identify individual users or track behavior across different websites.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Drystovia does not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking technologies. We do not engage in behavioral advertising or share information with advertising networks. Our platform may use essential cookies that are necessary for basic functionality, such as maintaining your session while you browse different pages. These essential cookies do not track your activity or collect personal information.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website includes links to responsible gambling resources operated by third-party organizations such as GambleAware, GamCare, and Gambling Therapy. When you click these links, you leave our platform and are subject to the privacy policies of those external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the limited information processed through our platform. However, since we collect minimal data and all game credits are virtual with no real value, there is no sensitive financial or personal information at risk. The age verification stored in your browser's localStorage is protected by your browser's security mechanisms.

7. Children's Privacy

Drystovia is strictly intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. Our age verification system is designed to prevent access by minors. If we become aware that someone under 18 has accessed our platform, we will take immediate steps to block future access.

8. International Users

Drystovia is accessible from various locations around the world. By using our platform, you understand that any information processed in connection with your use may be transferred to and stored in different jurisdictions. We comply with applicable data protection regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Since Drystovia does not collect or store personal information on our servers, there is no account data to access, modify, or delete. You have full control over the localStorage data on your device and can clear it at any time through your browser settings. If you wish to reset your age verification, simply clear your browser's localStorage for our website.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track user activity. Because Drystovia does not engage in tracking for advertising or analytics purposes, we do not differentiate our response based on Do Not Track signals. Our minimal data practices apply to all users regardless of browser settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Drystovia after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Data Retention

Since we do not collect personal information on our servers, there is no data retention period for user data. The age verification stored in your browser's localStorage remains until you clear it manually or until your browser's storage is cleared. Game progress and virtual credits are also stored locally and have no retention period on our end.

13. Legal Basis for Processing

The minimal processing of information that occurs on Drystovia is based on your consent and our legitimate interest in providing a functional entertainment platform. By using our website, you consent to the use of localStorage for age verification and essential functionality. You can withdraw consent at any time by ceasing to use the platform and clearing your browser storage.

14. Contact and Questions

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please review this policy carefully. Since we operate a minimal-data platform with no user accounts or personal information collection, most privacy concerns are addressed through your browser's privacy controls and settings.

15. Commitment to Privacy

Drystovia is designed with privacy in mind. We believe in providing entertainment without compromising user privacy. Our no-registration, no-personal-data approach ensures that you can enjoy our social casino games without worrying about your personal information being collected, stored, or shared.