Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Aethro ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you access or use our websites and services, including Aethro Gaming. It complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data We Collect

• Account Information: Username, email address, and hashed password.
• Usage Data: IP address, device/browser type, time zone, pages visited, and interaction logs.
• Payment Information: Processed via secure third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal). No payment details are stored by us.
• Cookies & Tracking: Session IDs, preferences, and analytics data. Users may control cookies via browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To register and manage your account
• To provide and improve our services
• To personalize your experience
• To send service-related communications
• To comply with legal obligations
• To detect and prevent security threats

4. Legal Basis for Processing

For EU and UK users, we process data based on:

• Consent (e.g., cookie acceptance)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., account creation)
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (e.g., site maintenance, analytics)

5. Your Rights

As a resident of the EU, UK, or California, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or outdated data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@aethro.net.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party processors (e.g., payment platforms, analytics tools) bound by data protection agreements. We may disclose data when legally required to do so.

7. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. When required, we use approved safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure lawful cross-border data transfer.

8. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed for the purposes listed above or to comply with legal obligations. Inactive accounts may be deleted after 24 months.

9. Security Measures

We use encryption, authentication, access controls, and regular audits to safeguard your personal information. However, no internet system is 100% secure, so we advise caution and prompt reporting of any issues.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information without parental consent, contact us and we will delete it immediately.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy as laws, technologies, or our services change. We will provide notice of material changes. Continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: support@aethro.net
Website: https://aethro.net