Last Updated: 01.11.2024
Fertility Europe values the privacy of our users and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and store data when you use our educational online game Facts! designed for teenagers but also to everyone interested. All data is processed and stored within the European Economic Area (EEA) and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide a safe and educational experience, with a strong commitment to protecting your privacy and minimising data collection. The collected data required includes only the age and the home country of the player.
1.1 Information You Provide
- You only provide your age and your country. We do not require or collect any personally identifiable information (PII), such as your name, email address, or phone number.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect anonymous data about how you interact with the Game, such as gameplay actions, scores, and time spent, to improve game experience and educational value.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the Game (e.g., IP address, operating system, and browser type) in anonymized form, which cannot be linked back to you.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies for essential game functionality, such as session management and security. We do not use cookies to track your online activity outside the Game.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve the Game: We use anonymous data to operate, maintain, and enhance the Game, including analysing gameplay to optimise learning experiences.
- To Ensure Security and Prevent Misuse: Anonymous data and device information may be used to detect and prevent potentially prohibited or illegal activities, ensuring a safe environment.
- For Statistical Analysis: We aggregate anonymous data for research, statistical analysis, and reporting to improve our educational content.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for processing your personal data under the GDPR includes:
- Legitimate Interests: We process anonymous usage and device data based on our legitimate interests in improving the Game and protecting users.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share or sell your data for marketing purposes. Your data may be shared only under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to assist us with data hosting and technical support, bound by strict confidentiality agreements and limited to essential functions only.
- Legal Requirements and Protection: We may disclose your data if legally required to do so, or if necessary to protect our rights, the safety of users, or the integrity of the Game.
5. International Data Transfers
All data is processed and stored within the EEA. If data is ever transferred outside the EEA, we will ensure it is protected by GDPR-compliant safeguards.
6. Data Retention
We retain only the necessary data and for the minimum time required for the purposes listed in this Policy:
- Usage Data: Aggregated data used for statistical purposes may be retained longer but will not contain any identifiable information.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have rights regarding your data. Since we collect minimal and anonymized data, some rights may have limited applicability. Nonetheless, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about the data we process.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
- Objection: Object to processing for specific purposes, such as for statistical analysis.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@fertilityeurope.eu
8. Security of Your Information
We implement strong security measures, such as encryption and access restrictions, to protect all collected data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your data, please note that no system is entirely secure.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant updates will be communicated within the Game, and continued use of the Game constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your rights, please contact us at:
Fertility Europe
Clos de la Ballade 11
1140 Evere
Belgium
Email: office@fertilityeurope.eu
Phone: +32 484 99 85 38
Note for Parents and Guardians: If you have any concerns regarding the data practices for users under 16 years old, or wish to request access or deletion of any data, please contact us directly.
Thank you for trusting FActs! as part of your educational journey.