Privacy Policy
Tabletopia Privacy Policy
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally identifiable information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
When ordering or registering on our website or buy one of our games, you will be asked to provide some information about yourself, such as your email address. You may also provide information about yourself, such as your name, when you use other parts of our website or games or when you contact us. When you use our website or games, we collect data about your visit. This includes traffic data, location data and communication data, when this data falls under "Personally Identifiable", we only collect, use, store and transfer ("processing") your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including but not limited to (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679 - "GDPR") and applicable national data protection legislation.
When completing a public “profile” be it for use of Tabletopia, we may require you to share certain personally identifying information or sensitive information in required and optional profile fields. The name associated with your account, which you may review and change in your account settings.
Other profile information may also be publicly displayed if you choose to complete certain elective components of the Account options including, e.g., your display picture, your location and your preferred languages (english, french, german, etc.), and some information is publicly displayed and required, such as how long you have been a member. Similarly, you may share additional information that is not required but will be displayed publicly at your election.
Here is a list of the data that we collect:
- Email Address
- Username
- Nicknames on forums and in games
- Password(s) created to access parts of the Tabletopia
- Payment Card information (or PayPal)
- Profile and usage data. This includes the profile you create to identify yourself when you connect to Tabletopia and internet protocol (IP) address and cookies that may uniquely identify your browser. It also includes other data about how you use Tabletopia and games. We gather this data from devices you use to connect to Tabletopia, such as computers and mobile phones, using cookies and other internet tracking software.
- Location data
- Platform type, such as distribution platform (for example, Steam) or hardware platform (PC, Android, iOS)
- Preferred language(s)
- Information about your device, hardware and software Referral pages and page exit time Steam ID, IDFA (iOS), Advertiser ID (Android) or other game platform IDs like IP address, Google Play Advertising ID, or MAC address.
- In-game activity including but not limited to what games you play, own, how you play, how often and for how long
- Game crash report(s) and error dump information from your device
- Multiplayer sessions, when these sessions were played and which players were in them
- Friend relations added to the Friends List
When do we collect information?
We collect information from you when you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, play game(s) or enter information on our website.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
- To personalize user's experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.
- To improve our website in order to better serve you.
- To allow us to better service you in responding to your customer service requests.
- To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature, including premium features.
- To quickly process your transactions.
- To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.
How do we protect visitor information?
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Tabletopia has implemented reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect and prevent the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control, including your personal information. Tabletopia uses reasonable security measures to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal information such as secured servers using firewalls. Our technical experts at Tabletopia work hard to ensure your secure use of our site.
While we take reasonable precautions against possible security breaches of our website, member database and records no website or Internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee that unauthorised access, hacking, data loss, or other breaches will never occur. We urge you to take steps to keep your personal information safe (including your password) and to log out of your account after use.
We cannot guarantee the security of your personal data while it is being transmitted to our site and any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information we have procedures and security features in place to try to prevent unauthorised access.
How do I help keep my information secure?
You may not disclose your password to any third parties or share it with any third parties. If you lose your password or give it out, your personal information may be compromised. If that happens, please report it to Support via Feedback page. You must change your password immediately via your “Settings” page. Tabletopia cannot be held responsible for your failure to keep your password secure and failure to do so may violate our Terms and Conditions of Use.
Do we use 'cookies'?
We collect information by placing cookies on your computer or mobile/app. A cookie is a piece of text stored on your computer or mobile by your web browser. They are basically a tool that stores information about website visits, recognises you and your preferences each time you visit Tabletopia, and ensures site functionality and enables us to provide the services our members request.
When you visit the publicly available sections of Tabletopia, a session ID cookie is placed on your computer that only lasts while you’re visiting. We also place persistent cookies (also known an local storage devices) on members’ computers, so that Tabletopia remembers them and makes their login experience faster and easier. We may use persistent tracking cookies on your mobile device, mainly for security protection purposes, such as to prevent phishers, scammers, unauthorised log in attempts, and to help you access your hacked account. We do not use any information whilst you are logged off.
You may set your browser and your mobile settings to block cookies and local storage devices, but if you do so, you may not be able to access the features that Tabletopia offers.
Tabletopia uses cookies and local storage devices for a number of reasons, including to ensure the security of our site, to provide you with features you have requested and to analyse how members and visitors use Tabletopia. Tabletopia use of cookies and local storage devices basically falls into three categories:
- cookies related to the performance of Tabletopia’s site, such as analytics that help us determine how our site is performing and ensuring a smooth and trouble free experience for our members and visitors
- cookies related to the functionality of Tabletopia’s site, such as remembering your preferences at log in or your preferred language or allowing you to chat and instant message Tabletopia members
- third parties cookies that also relate to functionality and that you request via social plugins, links to other social networks or viewing of videos
Below is a table to explain Tabletopia’s cookie functions and why they’re used. Cookie Functions:
- Analytics and research: Tabletopia uses Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use the Tabletopia site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. For more information about Google’s privacy policy, please visit http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/
- Authentication: These cookies help us to identify our members so that when you’re logged in, you can enjoy Tabletopia’s offerings, experiences and various features, such as uploading photographs, chatting and can localize your experience, such as when you’ve requested to view Tabletopia’s site in your local language. These cookies also help to remember who invited you to join Tabletopia.
- Security and site integrity: We use cookies and other devices, such as CAPTCHAs, to help keep Tabletopia and our members safe and secure. We may use persistent cookies, which will help us to ensure we have identified the same device is logging into the correct account. These types of cookies also help with our anti-spam measures and may help us to prevent phishers, scammers, unauthorized log -in attempts to your account and accessing any hacked accounts.
- Site features and services: These cookies and local storage devices provide the functionality that our Tabletopia members enjoy, such as uploading of photographs, chats, instant messaging, your account settings and your request to have Tabletopia as your homepage or your search preference. We also use cookies to help provide experiences, such as links to other social media sites, social plugins and video content, including making it easier for you to share content between Tabletopia with your other favourite social networks.
In some cases, the site feature you choose may allow a third party to place cookies or local storage devices on your computer. The third party who places cookies on your device is responsible for how they process their data and Tabletopia recommends that you read their privacy policies. Third parties who place cookies on your device when you use Tabletopia include, and we have included a link to their privacy policies:
Twitter, https://twitter.com/privacy
Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/your-info-on-other#socialplugin
YouTube, http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/policies/privacy/
Our use of cookies and local share devices, including the specific cookie names, may change over time, but will generally fall into the above categories. Please visit this page regularly so that you are aware of any changes.
If you would like to know more about cookies, including flash cookies/local storage devices, the following websites provide useful information:
https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/disable-local-shared-objects-flash.html
For a video about cookies visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
If users disable cookies in their browser:
If you disable cookies off, some features will be disabled It will turn off some of the features that make your site experience more efficient and some of our services will not function properly.
Does Tabletopia use my personal information for any other purpose?
We may use a material that you post on the open access areas of Tabletopia in advertising and promotional materials on our partner sites and partner products. We believe these uses allow us to improve our site and better tailor your online experience to meet your needs.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.
However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third-party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. - See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
According to CalOPPA we agree to the following:
Users can visit our site anonymously
Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page, or as a minimum on the first significant page after entering our website.
Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy', and can be easily be found on the page specified above.
Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes:
- On our Privacy Policy Page
Users are able to change their personal information:
- By emailing us
- By logging in to their account
How does our site handle do not track signals?
We honor do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
Does our site allow third party behavioral tracking?
It's also important to note that we allow third-party behavioral tracking
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.
WE DO NOT SPECIFICALLY MARKET TO CHILDREN UNDER 13.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify the users via email
- Within 7 business days
We will notify the users via in site notification
- Within 7 business days
We also agree to the individual redress principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or a government agency to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We collect your email address in order to:
- Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
- Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred
To be in accordance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003, we agree to the following:
- NOT use false, or misleading subjects or email addresses
- Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way
- Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters
- Monitor third party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
- Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly
- Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails just click on unsubscribe button at the bottom of any e-mail received from our side
How can I delete my data?
To delete your data collected by Tabletopia you need to delete your account in the 'Manage account' section of your Profile page or by sending a request to support@tabletopia.com from the email that is associated with your account. After your account is deleted, Tabletopia no longer stores any data of yours.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.
support@tabletopia.com - customer support line
Privacy Policy Changes
Tabletopia may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in Tabletopia’ sole discretion. Tabletopia encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our website or apps after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.
Last Edited on 2021-10-01
