Persuasive Games and all of its principals, employees, contractors, and agents do not accept or consider unsolicited ideas, including ideas for new games, product enhancements, game distribution methods, marketing plans, training techniques, or game names. Please do not send any original creative artwork, suggestions or other works. The sole purpose of this policy is to avoid potential misunderstandings or disputes when Persuasive Games' products or marketing strategies might seem similar to ideas submitted to Persuasive Games. So, please do not send your unsolicited ideas to Persuasive Games or anyone at Persuasive Games.

We provide design consulting services and publish games. Specific terms for consulting engagements and game purchases are outlined in separate agreements or at the point of purchase.

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to: Violate any laws or regulations; Infringe on intellectual property rights; Transmit harmful code or malware; Attempt unauthorized access to our systems; Harass or harm others.

All content on this website, including designs, games, text, graphics, and logos, is owned by Persuasive Games LLC or our licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission. Our published games and software are licensed to you for personal use according to the terms provided at purchase.

Our website and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Persuasive Games LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or services. Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites. Your use of our website, games, or software is also governed by our Privacy Policy (see below), which explains how we collect and use your information.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We may terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to our business or other users. These Terms are governed by the laws of the state of Georgia, USA, without regard to conflict of law provisions. If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at the address or email above.

Persuasive Games respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, games, and software.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password when you create an account
• Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, company name when you contact us or request consulting services
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed through third-party payment processors)
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns, referring URLs
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track activity (see Section 5)

1.3 Game and Software Data

• Gameplay Data: Progress, scores, achievements, in-game actions, session duration
• Performance Data: Crash reports, error logs, device performance metrics
• User-Generated Content: Custom creations, chat messages, usernames, profiles within games
• Analytics: Feature usage, level completion rates, engagement metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website, games, and software
• Process transactions and send related information
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
• Personalize user experience and content
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with your consent where required)

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

3.1 Service Providers

Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Customer support platforms
• Email service providers

3.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

3.3 Legal Requirements

When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties when you give us explicit permission.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Section 9).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate users and prevent fraud
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Deliver targeted advertising

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing cookies: Track visits across websites for advertising purposes

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

Our games and software may integrate with third-party services (such as social media platforms, advertising networks, or game platforms). These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics
• Facebook/Meta SDK
• Apple App Store
• Google Play Store
• Unity Analytics
• Steam API

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

For games rated for younger audiences, we implement age-appropriate data collection practices and comply with applicable laws such as COPPA.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restrict processing: Limit how we use your information
• Object: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@persuasivegames.com.

Marketing Communications: You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email or by contacting us.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the USA, your information may be transferred to and processed in the USA or other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure adequate protection of your data in accordance with applicable laws.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to deletion
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To submit a request, contact us at info@persuasivegames.com.

12. European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Our legal basis for processing your data includes consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations
• You have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection
• You may withdraw consent at any time
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.