Privacy Policy — openfunmate.online

1. Introduction

Welcome to openfunmate.online. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit and use our platform.

By using openfunmate.online, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide and improve our free entertainment service:

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

Browser and Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the platform, interaction patterns
IP Address: Your approximate geographic location (country/region level)
Cookies and Local Storage: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 4)

2.2 Voluntarily Provided Information

Contact Form Data: If you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content
Feedback and Support: Any information you choose to provide when seeking assistance

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect financial information (no payments, no credit cards)
We do NOT require account creation or personal identification
We do NOT collect sensitive personal data (health, biometric, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely to:

Provide and maintain the platform: Ensure proper functionality and user experience
Improve our services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
Respond to inquiries: Answer questions and provide support when you contact us
Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues
Comply with legal obligations: Meet legal and regulatory requirements

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

openfunmate.online uses cookies and browser local storage to enhance your experience:

4.1 Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the platform to function properly. For example, we use local storage to remember that you've accepted our disclaimer popup (key: aurora_disclaimer_accepted), so you don't see it on every visit.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar) to understand how users interact with our platform. These tools collect anonymous usage data to help us improve the service.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the platform.

5. Third-Party Services

Our platform may use third-party services to provide functionality and analytics:

Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Bootstrap, FontAwesome, Google Fonts for faster loading
Analytics Providers: To understand usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics)
Hosting Services: Servers that host our website and data

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

Encryption: Data transmitted over HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption)
Access Controls: Limited access to data by authorized personnel only
Regular Monitoring: Security audits and vulnerability assessments

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Usage Data: Retained for analytics purposes, typically 12-24 months
Contact Inquiries: Retained until resolved, then archived or deleted
Local Storage Data: Stored on your device until you clear browser data

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 11).

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection (e.g., analytics cookies)
Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

openfunmate.online is NOT intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a user under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with information should contact us immediately.

10. International Users

openfunmate.online is accessible globally. If you access our platform from outside your home country, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction.

By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your region.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of openfunmate.online after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within 24-48 hours.