Privacy Policy

Seven Marks Studios LLC ("Seven Marks Studios," "we," "us," or "our") operates FollowMe42 (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you use the Service, how we use and share it, and what choices you have.

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Who We Are

The data controller for personal information collected through the Service is:

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information.

2.1 Information you provide

• Account information. When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, Google profile picture URL, and a unique Google identifier. This happens through Google's standard OAuth flow.
• Player handle. A public username you choose within the Service. Handles are visible on leaderboards and in gameplay.
• Communications. If you email us or submit feedback, we receive whatever you send — including the content of your message and any files you attach.
• Purchase information. If and when paid features are available, our payment processor collects your billing information directly. We receive confirmation of the transaction, the last four digits of your card, and a processor-side transaction ID. We do not see or store your full card number.

2.2 Information we collect automatically

• Gameplay data. Games played, bids, tiles played, outcomes, XP, achievements, ratings, and similar information needed to run the game and its leaderboards.
• Device and log data. IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, referring URL, and timestamps. Collected automatically when you interact with the Service.
• Usage data. Pages visited, features used, buttons tapped, and errors encountered. Used to diagnose issues and improve the Service.
• Cookies and local storage. See Section 6 and our Cookie Notice at https://followme42.com/cookies.

2.3 Information from third parties

• Google (authentication). As described above.
• Payment processors (when applicable). Transaction metadata needed to fulfill purchases.
• Print-on-demand fulfillment (when applicable for merchandise). Shipping address confirmation and fulfillment status.

We do not buy personal information from data brokers. We do not use advertising networks or third-party ad trackers.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create, operate, and maintain your account.
• Run the game: matchmaking, scoring, leaderboards, achievements, and ratings.
• Process purchases and deliver digital or physical goods (when applicable).
• Send transactional emails such as account notifications, purchase receipts, and important service announcements.
• Send optional product updates if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in those emails; transactional emails are required for account operation and cannot be opted out of while your account is active.
• Respond to support requests and communicate with you.
• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, cheating, abuse, and security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Improve and develop new features.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)

If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal information are:

• Contract. Processing necessary to provide the Service you've requested (account creation, gameplay, purchases).
• Legitimate interests. Operating and improving the Service, preventing fraud and abuse, ensuring security.
• Consent. Where we ask for your consent (e.g., non-essential cookies, optional marketing emails). You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legal obligation. Where processing is required by law (e.g., tax records for purchases).

5. How We Share Information

We share personal information only in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service providers (subprocessors)

We use third parties to operate the Service. Each has access only to the data needed to perform its function and is contractually bound to protect it.

This list will be updated as the Service evolves. The latest version of this policy always reflects the current subprocessors.

5.2 Legal and safety

We may disclose information when we reasonably believe it is necessary to:

• Comply with a law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Seven Marks Studios, our users, or the public.
• Detect, investigate, or respond to fraud, cheating, or security incidents.
• Enforce our Terms of Service.

5.3 Business transfers

If Seven Marks Studios is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify affected users of any such transfer and any choices you may have.

5.4 With your consent

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for targeted advertising.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to operate the Service and remember your preferences. A full breakdown is available in our Cookie Notice at https://followme42.com/cookies.

In summary:

• Strictly necessary cookies/storage. Authentication, session security, and preference persistence. These cannot be disabled without breaking the Service.
• Analytics (if used). We will update this policy and the Cookie Notice before adding any analytics that track individual users.
• No advertising cookies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling necessary cookies will prevent the Service from working correctly.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate operational purposes.

• Account data. Retained while your account is active. When you delete your account, we remove personal identifiers from active systems within 30 days. Aggregated or anonymized gameplay data may be retained indefinitely for leaderboards and historical records.
• Purchase records (when applicable). Retained for at least seven years for tax and accounting compliance.
• Support communications. Retained for up to three years after the last interaction.
• Logs. Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for up to 90 days unless a longer period is needed for a specific investigation.
• Backups. We maintain backups for operational continuity. Data in backups is cycled out according to backup retention schedules (typically within 90 days).

8. Your Rights

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

• Access. Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction. Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion. Ask us to delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Portability. Request your information in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Objection. Object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
• Restriction. Request that we limit how we use your information.
• Withdraw consent. Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@followme42.com from the email address associated with your account. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30–45 days). We may ask you to verify your identity before acting on your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to know what categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Right to delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share your personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA.
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information. We do not use sensitive personal information for purposes that require a right to limit.
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, email privacy@followme42.com. We will verify your request consistent with CCPA regulations. You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf; the agent must provide proof of authorization.

We do not knowingly sell or share personal information of anyone under 16.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, contact privacy@followme42.com and we will delete it.

In jurisdictions with a higher age of digital consent (such as the EU, where the default is 16), we do not knowingly collect personal information from users below that age without verifiable parental consent.

11. International Data Transfers

FollowMe42 is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We rely on appropriate safeguards — including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable — for transfers of personal information from the European Economic Area and United Kingdom to the United States.

12. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and regular review of our infrastructure.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we become aware of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

13. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by Seven Marks Studios. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the Service, by email, or by posting notice on the website before the changes take effect. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of an updated policy constitutes acceptance of the changes.

15. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

For general support, email support@followme42.com. For legal notices, email legal@followme42.com.