Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8 January 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Custom Logic (Pty) Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use our Solitaire Card Game website and application (the "Service").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect limited information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Messages submitted via a support or contact form
- Feedback or inquiries you choose to send us
We do not require account registration to play the game.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Service, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and gameplay interactions
- Date and time of access
- Referring URLs
This data is used for analytics, performance monitoring, and improving the Service.
2.3 Game Data
The Service may store non-personal gameplay data such as:
- Scores
- Statistics
- Preferences
- Game progress
This data may be stored using cookies, local storage, or server-side systems and does not identify you personally.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember game preferences
- Enable core functionality
- Analyse usage and performance
- Serve advertisements
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect gameplay or functionality.
4. Advertising and Third-Party Services
The Service may use third-party services such as:
- Advertising networks (e.g. Google AdSense)
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
These third parties may collect information using cookies, pixels, or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not control how third-party services collect or use your data.
5. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Service
- Improve gameplay and user experience
- Monitor performance and detect issues
- Display advertisements
- Respond to support inquiries
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
6. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA)
We process personal information based on:
- Your consent (where applicable)
- Legitimate interests in operating and improving the Service
- Compliance with legal obligations
7. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes described in this policy
- Meet legal, regulatory, or operational requirements
Non-essential data may be deleted or anonymised periodically.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe such information has been collected, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Your Rights (POPIA)
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to processing in certain circumstances
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
Requests can be made via the contact details below.
11. CCPA Consumer Rights (California Residents)
If you are a resident of California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights apply in addition to any others you may have.
11.1 Right to Know
You have the right to request what personal information we collect, the categories of sources from which we collect it, the purposes for which we use it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Categories of personal information we collect:
- Identifiers (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information)
- Internet activity (e.g., pages visited, gameplay interactions, referring URLs)
- Geolocation data (derived from IP address)
- Inferences drawn to create a profile (e.g., gaming preferences, performance trends)
11.2 Right to Delete
You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., information needed to fulfill transactions, comply with legal obligations, or detect fraud).
11.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal information for targeted advertising purposes. Therefore, there is no sale or sharing to opt out of. If this changes in the future, we will provide a clear "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website.
11.4 Right to Correct Inaccurate Information
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
11.5 Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. We will not deny you service, charge you different prices, provide lower quality service, or penalize you for exercising your privacy rights.
11.6 How to Submit CCPA Requests
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a verifiable consumer request by contacting us via the Support form within the application. You may also request these rights on behalf of someone else if you are an authorized agent.
We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days. If we require more time, we will notify you of the reason and extension period (up to 90 days total).
To verify your request, we may ask you to provide information that matches what we have on file.
12. International Users
If you access the Service from outside South Africa, your information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
By using the Service, you consent to such processing.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Effective Date." Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the Support form within the application.