Privacy Policy

Last updates: November, 2024

About Abob Us Games
Abob Us Games specializes in developing, operating, and publishing online games for web and mobile platforms across various devices. The company manages mobile applications for the game Pirate Skylands on both Android and iOS, as well as the website www.skylands.app.

Who Are We?
Abob Us Games develops and operates game platforms, encompassing the website and all associated services (collectively referred to as the "Platform").

What Does This Privacy Policy Cover?
We created this Privacy Policy to emphasize how seriously we value your personal information and data. It contains essential details about the handling of your personal data, so we encourage you to read it carefully.
We are committed to safeguarding our users’ privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This document reflects our privacy practices and our efforts to adhere to GDPR standards. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at contact@skylands.app.

Consent
By using the Platform or authorizing someone else to use it on your behalf, you consent to our collection, use, disclosure, transfer, and storage of any personal information shared with us, as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Under the GDPR, we act as a Controller of the personal data provided to us by you. As such, we strive to ensure the following principles are upheld:

• Data will be used lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
• It will be collected for specific, legitimate purposes.
• The amount of data collected will be adequate and relevant.
• It will be maintained as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
• Identification possibilities will be minimized to the greatest extent.
• Data will be kept secure at all times.

What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Data (Optional):

• Nickname
• Chat history
• Friendships
• Facebook user ID

Non-Personal Data:

• Location
• Usage patterns on the Platform
• IP address
• Session logs
• Purchase history
• Mobile device model

If you register using your Facebook or Google account, we will receive your Facebook or Google ID for authentication, as well as your name. Additionally, your Facebook profile picture may appear within the game or in our social media features.

How Do We Use Your Information?

Personal Data
We use the Personal Data we collect in accordance with this Privacy Policy for the following purposes:
a. Access and Use:
To provide you access to Platform functionalities, monitor their use, and ensure smooth operation.
b. Business Purposes:
To improve the Platform's features, gain insights about user behavior, address misconduct, enforce our Terms of Use, and manage our operations effectively.
c. Specific Reasons:
To address the specific purpose for which you provided the data.
d. Marketing:
To contact you for marketing and advertising purposes, such as informing you about new services or features we think you’ll find interesting, or sharing promotional materials.
e. Statistics:
To generate statistical reports with aggregated data for analytical purposes.

Non-Personal Data
As Non-Personal Data does not identify you personally, we may use it freely for any purpose permitted by law.

General Terms for Data Transfer
Your Personal Data may be stored, processed, or transferred to servers outside your home country. We maintain records of all activities related to Personal Data transfers in compliance with the GDPR. Data transfers occur only to companies adhering to GDPR standards and with your consent to this Privacy Policy.

Duration of Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Data and activity logs for a minimum of 24 months from your last access to the Services. If you request an earlier deletion of your Personal Data, we will comply with your request.

Information We Share with Third Parties

Personal Data
We do not sell your Personal Data to third parties. However, there are certain situations where disclosure, sharing, or transfer of your data may occur without prior notice:
a. Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your data if required by law, such as in response to orders from government agencies, courts, or other legal entities.
b. Preventing Wrongdoing:
We may share your data if necessary to prevent illegal activities, fraud, or other forms of misconduct.
c. Business Transactions:
In the event of a corporate sale, merger, reorganization, dissolution, or similar event, your Personal Data may be part of the assets transferred. The acquiring entity will retain the right to use your data in line with this Privacy Policy.
d. Statistical Reports:
We may disclose Personal Data to create aggregated statistical reports, which may be shared with third parties to promote and improve the Platform.
Non-Personal Data
As Non-Personal Data does not identify you personally, we may disclose it without restriction as permitted by law.

Links to Other Websites
The Platform may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites or services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Storage and Security
We are committed to protecting your Personal Data and employ industry-standard technical measures to secure your information and prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized alteration. If you notice any security risks or violations, please report them to us at contact@skylands.app, and we will address them promptly.

Minors
The Platform is intended for use by individuals above a certain age (“Age of Consent”), which varies depending on your place of residence. We do not specifically target children and do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals below the Age of Consent or allow them to use our Platform without parental or guardian approval.
If you believe we may have inadvertently collected information about a child below the required age, please contact us to address the issue.

Additional Terms

Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Platform and our business operations may evolve over time. Consequently, updates or modifications to this Privacy Policy ("Modifications") may be necessary. We reserve the right to make such changes at our sole discretion. Any Modifications will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically, particularly before providing any Personal Data or other information. Your continued use of the Platform after the Modifications take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any changes, your sole remedy is to discontinue using the Platform.

Direct Messages
a. From time to time, we may send you information about our services, including advertisements, via email or text messages.
b. By using the Platform and providing your email address or phone number, you explicitly agree to receive these messages. You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at contact@skylands.app.
However, please note that we may still send you essential messages related to the Platform's operation even if you choose to unsubscribe from promotional communications.

Cookies
a. Cookies may be used to ensure the smooth functioning of the Platform or website, including for purposes such as analytics, verifications, and updates.
b. Modern web browsers allow you to disable Cookies. If you're unsure how to do so, consult your browser's help documentation.

Third-Party Advertisements
a. The Platform or website may display advertisements from third-party providers, which may tailor content based on your activity and preferences.
b. These third-party providers may use Cookies, and their services are subject to their own privacy policies, not this Privacy Policy.

User Rights
You have the right to:

• Request the deletion, correction, or transfer of your Personal Data.
• Submit additional requests related to your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@skylands.app.
Dispute Resolution
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Kazakhstan. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy shall be exclusively resolved in the competent courts of Astana, Kazakhstan.
Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us at contact@skylands.app.