PRIVACY POLICY

Policy Date: October 15, 2025

Privacy Philosophy

Embercrest operates under a privacy-first philosophy where minimal data collection is not a compromise but a core design principle. This Privacy Policy explains our approach with complete transparency about what we collect (minimal), where we store it (locally on your device), and what we transmit (essentially nothing).

Local Storage Usage

Embercrest uses browser localStorage technology exclusively. All stored data remains on your device and never transmits to our servers:

Age Verification Storage

When you confirm being 18 or older, we save a verification flag in localStorage. This prevents repeated verification screens while maintaining age restrictions. The stored data contains no personal information - merely a confirmation indicator.

Game Session Data

Games may store session-specific information in localStorage, including:

• Current virtual credit balance for session continuity
• User-configured game settings (audio preferences, display options)
• Current game state to enable resumption after closing browser

All such data exists exclusively in your browser's storage mechanisms. It is not transmitted to servers, shared with third parties, or accessible to anyone except you through your device.

Data We Do NOT Collect

For absolute clarity, here is a comprehensive list of data Embercrest does NOT collect, store, process, or transmit:

• Personal identifiers including names, email addresses, or contact details
• Geographic information including addresses, locations, or coordinates
• Network identifiers including IP addresses or MAC addresses
• Device fingerprints or unique hardware identifiers
• Financial information of any kind (we process zero transactions)
• Browsing history or cross-site activity tracking
• Social media profiles, connections, or integration data
• Demographic information beyond age verification threshold
• Behavioral analytics or usage pattern monitoring
• Search queries or interaction logging
• Any information capable of personally identifying you

This is genuine - we don't collect this information because Embercrest functions without it.

Cookie and Tracking Policy

Embercrest does not use HTTP cookies. We employ localStorage exclusively for minimal data requirements. Our stance on tracking technologies:

• No Advertising Tracking: We serve no advertisements and use no advertising cookies or pixels
• No Analytics Tracking: We do not use Google Analytics or similar behavioral tracking services
• No Social Media Tracking: We do not embed Facebook pixels, Twitter trackers, or equivalent technologies
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not permit external services to track users on Embercrest
• No Cross-Site Tracking: We do not participate in cross-site tracking networks

External Services

Embercrest integrates exactly one external service:

Google Fonts

We utilize Google Fonts for typography delivery. When your browser requests font files from Google's CDN, Google may collect technical information about the request (such as IP address and user agent) governed by their privacy policy.

This is standard practice for web fonts and represents our only external service interaction. We selected Google Fonts for reliability, performance, and compatibility.

Outbound Links

We provide links to responsible gambling organizations (GambleAware, GamCare, Gambling Therapy) in our footer. Clicking these links navigates you to external websites governed by their privacy policies. We have no control over or responsibility for external data practices.

Data Usage Purposes

The minimal localStorage data serves exclusively these purposes:

• Remembering age verification to prevent repetitive prompts
• Maintaining game state for continuous entertainment experience
• Preserving user-configured settings and preferences

We do not use data for marketing, advertising, profiling, selling, analytics, or any purpose beyond essential platform functionality.

User Control

Because all Embercrest data resides in your browser's storage, you maintain complete control:

• Manual Deletion: Clear localStorage through browser settings to remove all Embercrest data
• Private Browsing: Use incognito/private mode to prevent any data persistence
• JavaScript Blocking: Disable JavaScript to prevent localStorage usage (though platform functionality will cease)
• Data Inspection: Use browser developer tools to view exact localStorage contents

We recommend clearing browser data when using shared or public computers to maintain privacy.

Data Security

Traditional data security concerns (server breaches, unauthorized database access) have minimal applicability to Embercrest since we don't collect or store personal data on servers. However, we still recommend:

• Maintaining current browser versions with security patches
• Using browsers with strong security and privacy features
• Exercising caution on unsecured or public networks
• Clearing browser data on shared devices

LocalStorage security is managed by your browser's built-in protection mechanisms.

Children's Privacy

Embercrest is not designed for, marketed to, or intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. Our age verification system is specifically designed to prevent underage access. If you are under 18, you must not use this platform.

International Access

Embercrest is accessible globally. Since we do not collect or transmit personal data to servers, international data transfer regulations have minimal applicability. The only cross-border data flow occurs when your browser requests Google Fonts.

Privacy Rights

Because we do not collect personal information on servers, many traditional privacy rights (data access, deletion, portability requests) are not applicable in conventional contexts. However:

• You can inspect all Embercrest data through browser developer tools
• You can delete all Embercrest data by clearing browser storage
• You can prevent data collection by not using the platform
• No centralized databases contain information about you

Your privacy is protected through technical architecture, not merely policy promises.

Policy Modifications

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect platform changes, feature additions, or legal requirements. Material changes will be indicated by updating the policy date.

We encourage periodic policy review. However, given our minimal data collection architecture, significant changes are unlikely.

Privacy Commitment

At Embercrest, privacy is a fundamental value we enthusiastically embrace. We've architected our platform from inception to respect your right to entertainment without surveillance, profiling, or data exploitation.

This commitment reflects our belief that you should enjoy digital recreation without concern about who's monitoring, tracking, or monetizing your behavior. Your entertainment is our focus, not your data.