Last Updated: December 1, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide

Depending on your use of the Service, we may collect:

• Email address (for purchases, subscriptions, or account login)
• Payment-related information (processed securely by Stripe—we do not store full card details)
• Optional feedback or contact messages you send to us

1.2. Automatically Collected Data

We may automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, device type)
• Usage data (pages viewed, features accessed, timestamps)
• Cookies or local storage values to remember preferences, login state, and paywall access

1.3. Analytics

We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools (for example, Plausible) to understand general site usage without tracking individual identities in detail.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Service
• Process payments and maintain your subscription or unlock status
• Deliver purchased digital content
• Respond to support requests and user inquiries
• Prevent fraud and maintain site security
• Send optional updates about new features or product announcements (if you opt in)

We never sell your personal information.

3. Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe. Stripe may collect information such as:

• Name
• Email
• Billing address
• Payment details

Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment processing: https://stripe.com/privacy. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

4. Data Sharing

We may share limited information only with:

• Service providers (e.g., Stripe, analytics tools) that help us operate the Service
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
• Email delivery services if you opt into updates or transactional emails

We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account or purchase is active, or as needed to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at info@mahjonghandhelper.com. Some data may be retained if required by law.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies to:

• Maintain login or session state (if accounts are used)
• Remember preferences, such as display options
• Prevent paywall bypasses or abuse
• Measure basic analytics and performance

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Service may not function properly without them.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@mahjonghandhelper.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your data, but no online service can be 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the Service evolves. Changes become effective when posted on the website. Continued use of the Service means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact

If you have privacy questions, contact us at info@mahjonghandhelper.com.