Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gomoku Online ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using Gomoku Online, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: When you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and message content
  • Game Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure in our games
  • Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or bug reports you submit

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and games
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)

2.3 Game Data

  • Game Statistics: Wins, losses, game duration, and difficulty levels
  • Performance Data: How our games perform on your device
  • Error Reports: Technical issues and crashes (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our games and website
  • User Experience: To personalize your gaming experience and remember your preferences
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analytics: To understand how our services are used and improve them
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, such as:

  • Web hosting providers
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
  • Content delivery networks

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website
  • Performance Cookies: Improve website speed and functionality

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics may collect information about your use of our website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

7.2 Advertising

We may display advertisements on our website through third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and other tracking technologies to serve relevant ads.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: