UOAddicts.com Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 28th, 2024

 

Privacy Policy for UOAddicts.com

Effective Date: July 28th, 2024 

 

Welcome to UOAddicts.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from you, how it is used, and the steps we take to protect it. 

 

1. Information Collection

UOAddicts.com collects various types of information to provide and improve our services to you. Here are the details of the types of information we gather: 

 

1a. Personal Information

When you register on UOAddicts.com, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This information may include, but is not limited to: 

 

- Name 

- Email address 

- Mailing address (if purchasing physical goods or requiring delivery) 

- Username and password (for account management) 

- Server, guild and character names (to personalize your experience) 

- Payment information (if purchasing premium services) 

 

1b. Usage Information

We may also collect information about how you access and use our website ("Usage Information"). This Usage Information may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. 

 

1c. User-Generated Content

UOAddicts.com may collect information that you submit to the website, such as scripts, guides, and other user-generated content. This information may be publicly visible on the website and may be associated with your account. 

 

2. Use of Information

At UOAddicts.com, the information we collect is essential for delivering and enhancing our services. Here are the key ways we use this information: 

 

2a. To Provide and Manage Services

Account Setup and Administration: Personal information you provide helps us create and manage your account. 

 

Customization of Content: We use your preferred server and character names to tailor content and services to your interests. 

 

2b. To Improve Our Website

Service Improvement: Usage data helps us understand how our services are used, guiding improvements and the development of new features. 

 

Feedback Utilization: We actively listen to your feedback to make our services more user-friendly. 

 

2c. To Communicate with You

Customer Service: We use your contact information to resolve customer service issues, respond to inquiries, and send important service-related communications. 

 

Updates and Promotional Offers: With your consent, we may send you emails about new features, freebies, and promotional offers. You can opt out of these communications at any time. 

 

2d. To Ensure Security

Protection from Abuse: Usage data aids in monitoring for suspicious or fraudulent activity and ensuring the security of your account and our services. 

 

2e. Legal Compliance

Regulatory Requirements: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, and protect the rights and safety of our users and the public. 

 

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

UOAddicts.com values your privacy, and we share your information only under the following circumstances: 

 

3a. Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party companies and individuals that provide services on our behalf. These service providers assist with our business operations, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing efforts. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. 

 

3b. Legal Requirements

UOAddicts.com may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency). The circumstances under which we may disclose information include: 

 

- To comply with a legal obligation 

- To protect and defend the rights or property of UOAddicts.com 

- To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the service 

- To protect the personal safety of users of the service or the public 

- To protect against legal liability 

 

3c. Business Transfers

If UOAddicts.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy. 

 

3d. Aggregated or Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you with partners, such as researchers or advertisers. This data may be used to help us improve our services or for other business purposes. 

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

UOAddicts.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Other tracking technologies are also used such as beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our service. 

 

4a. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions. 

 

4b. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website, helping us deliver a better user experience for you. These cookies collect information about how you interact with the website, such as which pages you visit most often and any error messages you may receive. 

 

4c. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies are used to provide services or to remember settings to improve your visit. These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. 

 

4d. Analytics and Customization Cookies

Analytics and customization cookies collect information that is used to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are. These cookies help us to customize our website for you. 

 

4e. Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies may be used to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. 

 

4f. Social Media Cookies

Social media cookies are used to enable you to share pages and content that you find interesting on our website through third-party social networking and other websites. These cookies may also be used for advertising purposes. 

 

5. Data Security

UOAddicts.com is committed to protecting your information. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your information. 

 

5a. Data Encryption

We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online. 

 

5b. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible. 

 

5c. Regular Security Audits

We perform regular security audits to ensure that your data is secure. 

 

5d. Secure Hosting

Your data is stored on secure servers with restricted access. 

 

6. Data Retention

UOAddicts.com will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements. 

 

You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. 

 

7. User Rights

UOAddicts.com respects your rights over your data. Here are the key rights you have: 

 

- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you. 

- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. 

- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions. 

- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions. 

- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization or directly to you under certain conditions. 

- Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions. 

 

8. Third-Party Services

UOAddicts.com may use third-party services to enhance your experience or provide additional functionality. These third-party services have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information. 

 

- Payment Processors: If you make a payment on our website, your payment information may be collected by third-party payment processors. 

- Analytics Tools: We may use analytics tools to collect information about how you interact with our website. 

- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our website through social media platforms, your information may be shared with those platforms. 

- Other Services: We may integrate other third-party services to provide additional features or functionality. 

- Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they collect, use, and share your information. 

 

9. International Data Transfers

UOAddicts.com is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer. 

 

10. Children's Privacy

UOAddicts.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take the necessary steps to remove that information from our servers. 

 

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

UOAddicts.com reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. 

 

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: 

- By email: uoaddicts-legal@jaseowns.com 

- By visiting the contact page on our website: https://uoaddicts.com/contact 

 

13. Consent

By using UOAddicts.com, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. 

 

14. Acknowledgment

You acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. By using UOAddicts.com, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. 

 

15. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 28th, 2024. 

 

 

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