Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gauntlet & Tea ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our FREE social gaming platform at gauntletandtea.com.

Important: Gauntlet & Tea is a 100% FREE social gaming platform. We do NOT offer real money gambling and do NOT collect any payment or financial information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or contact us, you may provide:

• Name and email address
• Age confirmation (18+ verification)
• Messages sent through our contact form

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device type and browser information
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Game play activity (for entertainment purposes only)

2.3 What We DO NOT Collect

As a FREE social gaming platform, we DO NOT collect:

• ❌ Credit card or payment information
• ❌ Bank account details
• ❌ Any financial data
• ❌ Government ID documents

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our FREE gaming services
• Verify you are 18 years or older
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your age verification status
• Save your cookie consent preferences
• Improve website performance
• Analyze how visitors use our site

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential	Required for basic website functionality (age verification, navigation)
Functional	Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics	Help us understand how visitors use our website

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help operate our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process
• Safety: To protect users, prevent fraud, or ensure security

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data
• Secure data storage practices

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@gauntletandtea.com

8. Children's Privacy

Gauntlet & Tea is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Users

Our services are primarily intended for users in India. If you access our website from other locations, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: