Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Zhong Kui Online ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information (name, email address) when you contact us
• Feedback and comments you submit
• Game progress and preferences (stored locally)
• Survey responses or user research participation

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Device information (screen size, device type)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our cultural heritage platform
• To improve user experience and website functionality
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize our content
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations
• To preserve and share cultural heritage content effectively

4. Gaming Data and Local Storage

Our interactive games and cultural experiences may store data locally on your device, including:

• Game progress and achievements
• User preferences and settings
• High scores and completion status

This data is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly stated. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Game data stored locally on your device remains under your control.

9. Your Rights

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

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify inaccurate information
• Right to erase your personal data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for general audiences and educational purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our website or at the contact information provided on our platform.