Save the Hormuz is a browser-based game. We do not require registration and do not directly collect personally identifiable information through the game interface itself.

The following data may be passively collected through our hosting infrastructure and third-party services you consent to:

Analytics data is used in aggregate form only and is not used to personally identify individual visitors without their explicit consent.

Under GDPR Article 6, every processing activity requires a valid legal basis. We rely on the following:

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling as defined under GDPR Article 22.

Any information collected is used solely for these purposes:

• Site analytics: Understanding how visitors interact with the game to improve user experience — only after consent
• Technical maintenance: Diagnosing errors, server issues, and performance problems
• Security: Detecting and preventing abusive, fraudulent, or unauthorised access
• Advertising: Serving contextual or personalised ads through Google AdSense — only after consent
• Donation processing: Facilitating voluntary payments via Buy Me a Coffee

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to any third parties for their independent marketing or commercial purposes.

Google AdSense only activates after you have given explicit cookie consent via our consent banner. If you decline advertising cookies, no advertising cookies will be placed.

Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, non-essential cookies require your explicit prior consent. Our cookie consent banner appears on your first visit and lets you accept or decline each category before any cookies are set.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings — visit allaboutcookies.org for instructions per browser.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for its stated purpose:

After each retention period expires, data is permanently deleted or anonymised. We do not maintain any databases of personal user information beyond the above.

To exercise any right, contact us at developerreachpoint@outlook.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR Article 12. This service is free of charge.

We would, however, appreciate the chance to address your concerns before you contact a DPA. Please email us at developerreachpoint@outlook.com.

Under GDPR Article 8, the minimum age of digital consent in the EU/EEA is 16 years (some member states have set a lower minimum of 13 — the age applicable in the user's country governs). Under US COPPA, the threshold is 13 years.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below the applicable age of digital consent in their jurisdiction. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately at developerreachpoint@outlook.com and we will delete it promptly and notify the relevant authority where required by law.

Some of our third-party service providers process data outside the EU/EEA. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR Chapter V:

You can request details of the specific safeguards in place for any transfer by contacting developerreachpoint@outlook.com.

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. When we do:

• The "Last updated" date at the top will be revised
• For material changes affecting how we process your data, we will provide prominent notice on the site
• Where required by GDPR, we will seek fresh consent before implementing changes that affect consent-based processing