Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Jabby Games ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We believe in privacy-first design and minimal data collection.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our services:

  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address (only when you voluntarily subscribe via Beehiiv)
  • Basic Technical Data: IP address and browser information (automatically collected by our hosting provider for security and performance)
  • Essential Cookies: Only cookies necessary for website functionality

What we DON'T collect: We don't use analytics, tracking pixels, or behavioral tracking. We don't monitor your browsing patterns or create user profiles.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the minimal information we collect for these purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining our website and games
  • Sending newsletters (only if you subscribe via Beehiiv)
  • Ensuring website security and functionality
  • Responding to your inquiries if you contact us

4. Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter via Beehiiv:

  • Your email address is stored and processed by Beehiiv according to their privacy policy
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in emails
  • We don't track email opens or clicks for analytics purposes
  • Newsletter subscription is completely voluntary

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies only for:

  • Website functionality and security
  • Remembering basic preferences
  • Session management

We don't use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

6. Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

  • Beehiiv: For newsletter management (only if you subscribe)
  • Hosting Provider: For website hosting and security

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies if you interact with their services.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:

  • To trusted service providers (like our hosting provider) who need access to provide essential services
  • When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • With your explicit consent

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Given our minimal data collection, retention periods are short.

10. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Consent (for newsletter subscriptions only)
  • Legitimate interests (for essential website security and functionality)

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: jabby@jabbygames.com

Our Privacy Promise

We're committed to your privacy. We collect only what's necessary, don't track users, and believe transparency is key. This privacy policy reflects our philosophy: minimal data, maximum respect for your privacy.