Privacy Policy

1. Our Privacy Philosophy

Icethern Social Casino is committed to protecting your privacy through minimal data collection and transparent practices. This Privacy Policy explains what limited information we interact with and how we handle it. We believe the best privacy protection comes from collecting as little data as possible.

2. Information We Collect

Icethern operates with a privacy-first approach, collecting minimal information:

• Age Verification Data: We use browser localStorage to remember that you've confirmed your age eligibility (18+). This data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
• Technical Information: Like all websites, standard web protocols may transmit basic technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and referring URLs as part of normal HTTP requests.
• Session Data: Temporary information needed to maintain game functionality during your active session, which is not permanently stored.

3. How Information Is Used

The minimal data we interact with serves these specific purposes:

• Verifying compliance with our 18+ age requirement
• Maintaining basic game functionality during your session
• Analyzing aggregate technical performance and compatibility
• Troubleshooting technical issues when necessary

We do not use data for marketing, advertising, behavioral tracking, or profiling purposes.

4. Browser Storage

Icethern uses localStorage in your web browser to store your age verification confirmation. This approach means:

• The data exists only on your local device
• It is never uploaded to our servers
• It persists until you manually clear your browser's local storage
• You have complete control and can delete it at any time through browser settings

We do not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or cross-site monitoring purposes.

5. Third-Party Links

Icethern includes links to external responsible gaming resources:

• GambleAware.org
• GamCare.org.uk
• GamblingTherapy.org

These are independent organizations with their own privacy policies. We have no control over their data practices and are not responsible for their privacy policies or procedures. We encourage you to review their respective policies when visiting these external sites.

6. Data Security

Our minimal data collection approach inherently provides strong privacy protection. Since we don't collect, store, or transmit personal identifying information to servers, there's minimal risk of data breaches affecting user privacy. The age verification stored locally in your browser remains under your direct control.

7. Children's Privacy

Icethern is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. Our age verification system is designed to restrict access to users who confirm they meet the minimum age requirement. If you believe someone under 18 has accessed our platform, please notify us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Your Privacy Rights and Controls

Given our minimal data practices, traditional data subject rights (such as access, rectification, or portability) are largely inapplicable since we don't maintain databases of personal information. However, you retain full control over the age verification data stored in your browser by clearing your browser's local storage or cookies at any time.

9. No Tracking or Analytics

Icethern does not currently employ third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or behavioral tracking technologies. We do not:

• Track users across websites
• Build user profiles for marketing purposes
• Share data with advertisers or data brokers
• Use data for targeted advertising

10. Data Retention

The age verification preference stored in your browser persists until you manually clear it through your browser settings. We do not maintain long-term logs of user activity or personal information beyond standard temporary server logs necessary for basic operations.

11. International Users

Icethern is accessible from anywhere in the world. The minimal browser-stored data remains on your local device regardless of your geographic location. Standard internet protocols may result in technical metadata being transmitted, but this is not used for tracking purposes.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Since Icethern does not employ tracking technologies or behavioral advertising, Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals are not particularly relevant to our operations. We don't track users regardless of DNT settings.

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or platform features. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Material changes may be highlighted prominently. Continued use of Icethern after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Legal Compliance

While we collect minimal data, we will comply with valid legal requests, court orders, or governmental demands when required by law. Given our minimal data collection practices, the amount of information available to provide would typically be very limited.

15. Contact and Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or your privacy rights, please refer to our other policy documents or contact us through appropriate channels provided on the platform.

16. Your Consent

By using Icethern Social Casino, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our data handling practices as described herein. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our platform.