🔐 Privacy Policy | Tap Storm Game

Last updated: October 2025
Effective for: tapstormgame.com and all related pages.

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Tap Storm Game, an independent game studio.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or contact us.

By using our site, you agree to this policy.
If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

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2. Who We Are

Tap Storm Game
Website: https://tapstormgame.com
Email: contact@tapstormgame.com

We are an independent game developer studio based in France, operating under European GDPR regulations.

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3. Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate and improve our website and communication.
This may include:

• Contact information (name, email) when you reach out via forms or email.

• Technical information (browser type, operating system, IP address, pages visited).

• Anonymous analytics data (via Google Analytics or similar tools).

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

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4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your data to:

• Respond to inquiries, requests, or partnership proposals.

• Improve website performance, design, and content.

• Communicate news or updates related to Tap Storm Game (only if you opt-in).

• Comply with legal or security obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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5. Cookies & Analytics

Our site may use cookies to enhance your experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us analyze traffic and improve site usability.

We use:

• Essential cookies – required for website functionality.

• Analytics cookies – to understand how users interact with our site (Google Analytics).

You can disable cookies anytime in your browser settings.

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6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools for hosting and analytics, such as:

• OVH (website hosting in France)

• Google Analytics (traffic insights)

• Elementor (design framework)
  These providers comply with GDPR and maintain their own privacy policies.

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7. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact emails: up to 12 months after the last interaction.

• Analytics data: automatically anonymized or deleted after 26 months.

After that, data is deleted or securely anonymized.

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8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• Request data portability or restriction of processing.

• File a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés – France).

To exercise these rights, contact:
📧 contact@tapstormgame.com

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9. Security

We take data security seriously.
Our site uses HTTPS encryption (SSL A+), secure hosting via OVH, and limited administrative access.
No online transmission is 100% secure, but we apply all reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

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10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and games are not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If you believe a minor has provided us information, contact us immediately for deletion.

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally.
Any change will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, reach us at:
📧 contact@tapstormgame.com