Welcome to Faktory Tycoon ("the Game", "the Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how Northern Industries ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our M&A simulation game and related services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for the Service, make a purchase, or otherwise contact us:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your full name and email address. This information is used for authentication, identification within the game (including on public leaderboards), and communication regarding your account and the Service.
• Payment Information: When you subscribe to the Service, your payment is processed by our third-party payment processor, Stripe, Inc. We do not directly collect or store your complete credit card number. Stripe provides us with limited information such as the last four digits of your card, card type, expiration date, billing address, and transaction history to manage your subscription.
• Communications: If you contact us for support or other inquiries, we collect the content of your messages, your email address, and any attachments you provide.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Log and Usage Data: Our servers automatically record information when you access the Service, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, date and time of access, and other standard web log data.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Service, such as device type, unique device identifiers, screen resolution, and mobile network information.
• Game Data: We collect detailed data related to your gameplay, including but not limited to: game session information, in-game decisions and actions, virtual assets and currencies, game progress and achievements, performance statistics (e.g., deals won, deals lost, companies acquired, net worth history, exit values), and timestamps of game events. This data is essential for providing the Service, maintaining leaderboards, and improving game balance.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and usage of the Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect the functionality of the Service.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Payment Processor: We receive information from Stripe regarding the status of your payment transactions and subscription.
• Analytics Providers: We may receive aggregated, anonymized analytics data from third-party analytics services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Service: Including creating and managing your account, processing your subscription, saving your game progress, and enabling gameplay features.
• To Display Leaderboards: Your username (which defaults to your full name), game scores, and selected gameplay statistics are displayed on public leaderboards within the Service to foster competition and community engagement.
• To Process Transactions: To manage your subscription, process payments, send transaction confirmations, and handle billing inquiries.
• To Communicate with You: To send you service-related notices (e.g., account verification, subscription renewals, security alerts), respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• To Improve the Service: To analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical problems, develop new features, improve game balance, and enhance user experience.
• To Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud: To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, security risks, and technical issues.
• To Enforce Our Policies: To enforce our Terms of Service and other applicable policies.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (Stripe), cloud hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
• Publicly on Leaderboards: Your username, game scores, and certain gameplay statistics are visible to other users on public leaderboards. By using the Service and participating in ranked gameplay, you consent to this public display.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order, subpoena, or government request), or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Northern Industries, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular security assessments.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and for legitimate business purposes.

Game data and leaderboard entries may be retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of historical leaderboards and game statistics, even after account deletion. Upon request, we can anonymize this data so it is no longer associated with your identity.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within one month, or as required by applicable law. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United Kingdom and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United Kingdom and process it there.

Where we transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by applicable data protection laws.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Northern Industries. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (such as via email or through the Service).

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: