Privacy Policy

Updated: January 6, 2026

Effective date: January 6, 2026

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  <h4>Contents</h4>
  <ol>
    <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li>
    <li><a href="#data-controller">Data Controller</a></li>
    <li><a href="#information-collected">Information We Collect</a></li>
    <li><a href="#how-we-use">How We Use Your Information</a></li>
    <li><a href="#legal-basis">Legal Basis for Processing</a></li>
    <li><a href="#cookies">Cookies and Tracking</a></li>
    <li><a href="#third-parties">Third-Party Services</a></li>
    <li><a href="#data-sharing">Data Sharing</a></li>
    <li><a href="#data-retention">Data Retention</a></li>
    <li><a href="#your-rights">Your Rights</a></li>
    <li><a href="#security">Security Measures</a></li>
    <li><a href="#children">Children's Privacy</a></li>
    <li><a href="#international">International Transfers</a></li>
    <li><a href="#changes">Changes to This Policy</a></li>
    <li><a href="#contact">Contact Information</a></li>
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<h2 id="introduction">1. Introduction</h2>
<p>This Privacy Policy explains how Chicken Subway Game ("we," "our," "the site," "I") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit playchickensubway.com. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data.</p>
<p>This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.</p>

<h2 id="data-controller">2. Data Controller</h2>
<p>The data controller responsible for your personal data is:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Entity:</strong> Chicken Subway Game</li>
  <li><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:contact@playchickensubway.com">contact@playchickensubway.com</a></li>
  <li><strong>Website:</strong> playchickensubway.com</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="information-collected">3. Information We Collect</h2>

<h3>3.1 Information You Provide Directly</h3>
<p>When you contact us via email, we receive:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Your email address</li>
  <li>Your name (if provided)</li>
  <li>The content of your message</li>
  <li>Any attachments you include</li>
</ul>

<h3>3.2 Information Collected Automatically</h3>
<p>When you visit the site, our servers and analytics tools may automatically collect:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Device information:</strong> Browser type/version, operating system, device type (mobile/desktop/tablet)</li>
  <li><strong>Connection information:</strong> IP address (which may be anonymized), internet service provider</li>
  <li><strong>Usage information:</strong> Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, scroll depth</li>
  <li><strong>Referral information:</strong> The website or search engine that referred you to us</li>
  <li><strong>Location:</strong> Country and region based on IP address (not precise location)</li>
</ul>

<h3>3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect</h3>
<p>We do not collect:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Financial information (credit cards, bank accounts)</li>
  <li>Government ID numbers</li>
  <li>Precise GPS location</li>
  <li>Gambling account details or betting history</li>
  <li>Health or biometric data</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="how-we-use">4. How We Use Your Information</h2>
<p>We use collected information for the following purposes:</p>

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        <th>Purpose</th>
        <th>Data Used</th>
        <th>Legal Basis</th>
      </tr>
    </thead>
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      <tr>
        <td>Respond to your inquiries</td>
        <td>Email, message content</td>
        <td>Legitimate interest / Consent</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>Improve site content</td>
        <td>Usage data, analytics</td>
        <td>Legitimate interest</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>Analyze traffic patterns</td>
        <td>IP, device info, pages visited</td>
        <td>Consent (via cookie banner)</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>Detect fraud/abuse</td>
        <td>IP address, behavior patterns</td>
        <td>Legitimate interest</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>Comply with legal obligations</td>
        <td>Varies</td>
        <td>Legal obligation</td>
      </tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>
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<h2 id="legal-basis">5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)</h2>
<p>Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Consent:</strong> When you accept cookies or contact us, you consent to processing for those purposes</li>
  <li><strong>Legitimate interest:</strong> Site improvement, fraud prevention, and maintaining our services</li>
  <li><strong>Legal obligation:</strong> When required by law to retain or disclose data</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="cookies">6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies</h2>

<h3>6.1 What Are Cookies</h3>
<p>Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.</p>

<h3>6.2 Types of Cookies We Use</h3>

<h4>Essential Cookies (Always Active)</h4>
<p>Required for basic site functionality:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Cookie consent:</strong> Remembers your cookie preferences</li>
  <li><strong>Session:</strong> Maintains your session while browsing</li>
</ul>

<h4>Analytics Cookies (With Your Consent)</h4>
<p>Help us understand site usage:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Google Analytics:</strong> Traffic analysis, page views, user flow</li>
  <li><strong>Performance:</strong> Page load times, error tracking</li>
</ul>

<h4>Third-Party Cookies (With Your Consent)</h4>
<p>Set by our partners when you click their links:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Affiliate tracking:</strong> Casino partners may set cookies to track referrals</li>
</ul>

<h3>6.3 Managing Cookies</h3>
<p>You control cookies through:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Our cookie banner:</strong> Accept or reject non-essential cookies on first visit</li>
  <li><strong>Browser settings:</strong> Block or delete cookies in your browser preferences</li>
  <li><strong>Opt-out tools:</strong> <a href="https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Analytics Opt-out</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Rejecting non-essential cookies won't affect core site functionality.</p>

<h2 id="third-parties">7. Third-Party Services</h2>

<h3>7.1 Analytics Providers</h3>
<p>We may use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google Analytics:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Collects anonymized data about your visit</li>
  <li>Uses cookies (with your consent)</li>
  <li>Is subject to <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google's Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>

<h3>7.2 Hosting Provider</h3>
<p>Our site is hosted on secure infrastructure. The hosting provider may have access to server logs containing IP addresses for security purposes.</p>

<h3>7.3 Affiliate Casino Partners</h3>
<p>When you click links to partner casinos:</p>
<ul>
  <li>You leave our site and enter the casino's website</li>
  <li>The casino may set their own cookies</li>
  <li>You become subject to their privacy policy</li>
  <li>We have no control over their data practices</li>
</ul>
<p>We encourage you to review partner privacy policies before registering.</p>

<h2 id="data-sharing">8. Data Sharing</h2>
<p><strong>We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.</strong></p>
<p>We may share data with:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Service providers:</strong> Hosting, analytics, email services (under data processing agreements)</li>
  <li><strong>Legal authorities:</strong> When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights</li>
  <li><strong>Business transfers:</strong> If the site is sold or merged, data may transfer to the new owner</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="data-retention">9. Data Retention</h2>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Contact emails:</strong> Retained for up to 2 years for correspondence records</li>
  <li><strong>Analytics data:</strong> 26 months (Google Analytics default)</li>
  <li><strong>Server logs:</strong> 90 days</li>
  <li><strong>Cookie consent:</strong> 12 months</li>
</ul>
<p>After retention periods expire, data is deleted or anonymized.</p>

<h2 id="your-rights">10. Your Rights</h2>

<h3>10.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)</h3>
<p>You have the right to:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Access:</strong> Request a copy of your personal data</li>
  <li><strong>Rectification:</strong> Correct inaccurate data</li>
  <li><strong>Erasure:</strong> Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")</li>
  <li><strong>Restriction:</strong> Limit how we process your data</li>
  <li><strong>Portability:</strong> Receive your data in a portable format</li>
  <li><strong>Object:</strong> Object to processing based on legitimate interest</li>
  <li><strong>Withdraw consent:</strong> At any time for consent-based processing</li>
</ul>

<h3>10.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)</h3>
<p>California residents have the right to:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Know what personal information is collected</li>
  <li>Know if personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom</li>
  <li>Say no to the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)</li>
  <li>Access personal information</li>
  <li>Request deletion of personal information</li>
  <li>Equal service and price, even if you exercise privacy rights</li>
</ul>

<h3>10.3 Exercising Your Rights</h3>
<p>To exercise any of these rights, contact us at <a href="mailto:contact@playchickensubway.com">contact@playchickensubway.com</a>.</p>
<p>We will respond within 30 days (or sooner as required by law). We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.</p>

<h2 id="security">11. Security Measures</h2>
<p>We protect your data through:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>HTTPS encryption:</strong> All data transmitted is encrypted</li>
  <li><strong>Secure hosting:</strong> Industry-standard server security</li>
  <li><strong>Limited access:</strong> Only authorized personnel access personal data</li>
  <li><strong>Regular reviews:</strong> Periodic security assessments</li>
</ul>
<p>However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Absolute security of data transmitted to or from the site cannot be guaranteed.</p>

<h2 id="children">12. Children's Privacy</h2>
<p>This site is intended for adults 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.</p>
<p>If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at <a href="mailto:contact@playchickensubway.com">contact@playchickensubway.com</a>, and we will delete it.</p>

<h2 id="international">13. International Data Transfers</h2>
<p>Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities</li>
  <li>Data processing agreements with service providers</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="changes">14. Changes to This Policy</h2>
<p>We may update this policy periodically. When we do:</p>
<ul>
  <li>The "Last updated" date will change</li>
  <li>Significant changes will be highlighted on the site</li>
  <li>Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of changes</li>
</ul>
<p>We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.</p>

<h2 id="contact">15. Contact Information</h2>
<p>For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:</p>
<p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:contact@playchickensubway.com">contact@playchickensubway.com</a></p>
<p>Please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line for faster routing.</p>

<p>If you're not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.</p>

<p class="last-updated" style="margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);">
  <time datetime="2026-01-06">Effective: January 6, 2026</time>
</p>