Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

We are Pookigame, an online gaming platform where you can discover and enjoy a wide variety of browser-based games in a simple, fun, and accessible way ("Platform"). You can use our Platform with or without creating an account ("Account"). The Platform is made available through one of the Pookigame websites, as shown in the address bar depending on your region ("Website").

At Pookigame ("Pookigame", "we", "us"), we value the trust you place in us and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data. Please read it carefully to understand your rights and our responsibilities.

The Platform is intended for visitors and users who are 13 years of age or older (or the minimum legal age in your country). If you are under 13 (or the applicable minimum age), you should not use this Platform. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age.

For additional rules governing your use of our services, please review our Terms of Service.

2. What is Personal Data?

"Personal Data" means any information that can identify you directly or indirectly. Examples include your name, email address, or even data about the games you play if it can be linked to your Account.

Pookigame strongly advises against sharing your real name or any sensitive personal data within the games on our Platform, especially in multiplayer or chat-based games.

3. From Whom Do We Collect Personal Data?

We may collect information from:

• Visitors and registered users of the Platform.
• Game developers who partner with us.
• Individuals who contact us via email, forms, or other means.
• Persons who share their details for communication or business purposes.

4. What Personal Data Do We Collect and Why?

We may process your data for the following purposes:

Account registration and authentication

Data: Email, username, password, or third-party login details.

Basis: Your explicit consent.

Personalizing your game experience

Data: Username, device info, gaming behavior, preferences.

Basis: Your explicit consent.

Customer support

Data: Name, email, and details you provide.

Basis: Legitimate interest to improve services.

Platform improvements & analytics

Data: Usage behavior, device type, in-game statistics.

Basis: Legitimate interest to enhance user experience.

Legal obligations & fraud prevention

Data: Transactional or activity-related data.

Basis: Compliance with laws and prevention of abuse.

Advertising & marketing

Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, ad identifiers.

Basis: Your consent via cookie settings or ad preferences.

In-game purchases

Data: Purchase-related details linked to your Account.

Basis: Necessary for contract fulfillment (payment itself processed by trusted third-party providers).

5. Do We Share Your Data?

Yes, we may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:

• Service providers: IT, hosting, and payment processors.
• Game developers: For supporting gameplay and purchases.
• Advertising partners: To show relevant ads (with your consent).
• Analytics partners: To analyze usage and improve performance.
• Legal authorities: When required by law.

6. International Data Transfer

As we operate globally, your data may be transferred and stored outside India. We ensure such transfers are protected through appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual agreements, secure hosting).

7. How Long Do We Keep Your Data?

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described. You may request deletion of your Account at any time, after which your personal data will be permanently erased unless required for legal compliance or fraud prevention.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to keep your data safe. Only authorized personnel and service providers with strict confidentiality agreements can access your information, including:

• Secure servers with encryption (HTTPS)
• Access controls for authorized staff only
• Regular monitoring and fraud detection

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

As the owner of your data, you have the right to:

• View the data we store about you.
• Edit incorrect or outdated information.
• Delete your data or Account.
• Restrict processing of your information.
• Withdraw consent for marketing or advertising.
• Object to personalized ads.
• Request a copy of your data for portability.
• File a complaint with a relevant data authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: support@pookigame.com

10. Advertising & Cookies

Pookigame is free to use and supported by ads. We work with Google AdSense and other partners to show ads on our Platform. These ads may be personalized based on cookies, device information, or browsing activity if you allow it. If you opt out, you will still see ads, but they will not be personalized.

Essential cookies: Required for the Platform to work

Analytics cookies: Help us improve gameplay and performance

Advertising cookies: Show relevant ads (with your consent)

You can update your preferences at any time. If you opt out of personalized ads, you will still see general ads.

For more details, see our below cookie policy

1. Our Use of Cookies

Pookigame uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform. Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences, such as language settings or gameplay choices.
• Analyse and improve the Platform using aggregated statistics.
• Deliver advertisements that may be relevant to you.

Cookies may be first-party (set by Pookigame) or third-party (set by partners, analytics providers, or ad networks).

2. Advertising and Analytics Cookies

Advertising networks may use cookies to deliver relevant ads. Examples include:

• Google Ad Exchange & Adsense
• Appnexus
• Media.net

We also use Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve the Platform. These tools help us see how users interact with Pookigame, allowing us to optimize content and gameplay experiences.

3. Consent and Managing Cookies

When you first visit Pookigame, you will be asked to give your consent via a consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can also change your cookie settings anytime using the "Preferences" button on the Platform or through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Opt-Outs

Some cookies are set by third-party partners, including game distributors and ad networks. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for details.

11. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not designed for children under 13 (or your country's minimum age). We do not knowingly collect data from such users. If we learn that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.

12. External Links & Third-Party Games

Our Platform may include links to other websites or third-party games. These providers operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before sharing personal data.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted here with the revised "Last Updated" date. If major changes occur, we may also notify you directly.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

support@pookigame.com