1. Privacy Philosophy
At Aelthoria, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information when you use our social casino platform. Because Aelthoria is designed to operate without user accounts, registrations, or personal data collection, our privacy practices are inherently minimal and protective of your privacy rights.
2. Information We Collect
Aelthoria collects minimal information necessary for basic functionality. The primary data point we store is your age verification consent, which is saved locally in your browser using localStorage technology. This information never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third-party systems. We do not collect personal identification information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, payment information, or any other personally identifiable data.
3. Local Browser Storage
We utilize your browser's localStorage feature to remember that you have verified your age on previous visits. This prevents the need to repeatedly confirm your age each time you access Aelthoria. The localStorage data remains entirely on your local device and is completely under your control. You may clear this data at any time through your browser's settings, though doing so will require you to verify your age again on subsequent visits.
4. Gaming Sessions and Virtual Data
When you play games on Aelthoria, all gameplay information including your virtual balance, game state, and any virtual winnings are stored temporarily in your browser session. This data is not associated with your identity, is not sent to external servers, and exists only for the duration of your gaming session. When you close your browser or navigate away, this session data may be cleared based on your browser configuration.
5. No Tracking or Analytics
Aelthoria does not employ any third-party analytics services, tracking scripts, advertising networks, social media pixels, or behavioral monitoring tools. We do not track your activities on our platform, we do not profile users, we do not collect data about your gaming preferences, and we do not monitor your behavior in any way. Your experience on Aelthoria is completely private and unmonitored.
6. Cookies Policy
Our platform does not utilize cookies for tracking, advertising, or analytics purposes. The only browser storage mechanism we employ is localStorage for age verification purposes as described above. We do not place any first-party or third-party cookies on your device for data collection or tracking.
7. Server Logs and Technical Information
Like all websites, when you access Aelthoria, your browser automatically transmits certain technical information to our web server, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring website. This information is standard for all web communications and is used exclusively for basic site functionality, security monitoring, and technical maintenance. We do not analyze, store long-term, or use this information to identify or track individual users.
8. Third-Party Links and External Sites
Aelthoria contains links to external responsible gambling organizations, including GambleAware, GamCare, and GamblingTherapy. These links direct you to third-party websites that operate independently of Aelthoria and have their own privacy policies and data practices. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, functionality, or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Aelthoria is designed exclusively for adults aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect any information from individuals under the age of 18. Our age verification system is implemented to prevent underage access. If we discover that someone under 18 has accessed our platform, we will take immediate steps to block their access and delete any associated data.
10. Data Security
Given our minimal data collection practices and the fact that age verification is stored locally on your device rather than our servers, there is very little data to secure. Nevertheless, we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect the integrity and security of our platform. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Privacy Rights and Controls
You maintain complete control over the minimal data stored on your device. You can clear your browser's localStorage at any time through your browser settings. You can also use private browsing or incognito mode to prevent any local storage. Additionally, you may disable JavaScript or localStorage functionality in your browser, though this may affect the usability of Aelthoria. Since we do not collect personal data on our servers, there is no centralized data for you to request access to, correct, or delete.
12. International Data Transfers
Aelthoria is accessible globally. If you access our platform from a location outside your country of residence, please understand that the minimal technical information transmitted to our servers may cross international borders. By using Aelthoria, you consent to any such transfer of information to different jurisdictions, recognizing that different countries may have varying data protection regulations.
13. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers transmit "do not track" signals to websites. Because there is no industry standard for how to respond to these signals, and because we do not track users regardless, Aelthoria does not respond to or alter its practices based on do not track signals.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be indicated prominently. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about our privacy practices. Your continued use of Aelthoria following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through appropriate channels. We take privacy inquiries seriously and will respond to legitimate requests in a timely and professional manner.