California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Privacy Notice
Last Updated: March 26, 2026
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: This notice describes how GameBox handles personal information of California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. CCPA Overview
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives California residents specific rights regarding their personal information. This notice explains:
- What personal information we collect
- How we use and share your information
- Your rights under the CCPA
- How to exercise these rights
2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
2.1 Identifiers
- Real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier
- Online identifier, IP address, email address
- Account name, social security number (if provided)
- Driver's license number, passport number (if provided)
2.2 Personal Information Categories
- Demographic: Age, gender, date of birth
- Device: Device type, browser type, operating system
- Usage: Game progress, scores, achievements, playtime
- Location: Approximate geographic location (based on IP address)
- Audio/Electronic: Voice recordings (if using voice features)
- Professional: Employment information (if applicable)
3. Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information from:
- Directly from you: Information you provide when creating accounts or playing games
- Automatically: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies
- Third parties: Service providers and partners
4. Business Purposes for Collection
We use your personal information for the following business purposes:
4.1 Primary Purposes
- Providing and maintaining our gaming services
- Processing transactions and sending related information
- Verifying identity and maintaining account security
- Auditing related to current interactions and prospective transactions
4.2 Secondary Purposes
- Detecting security incidents and protecting against malicious activity
- Debugging products and services
- Short-term use of transient data in internal operations
5. Sharing Personal Information
We may share or disclose your personal information with:
5.1 Third Parties for Business Purposes
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, advertising)
- Affiliates and subsidiaries
- Business partners in joint marketing
5.2 Disclosure for Business Purposes
We disclose your information for business purposes to:
- Cloud hosting providers
- Analytics services (Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks (Google AdSense)
- Payment processors
6. Your CCPA Rights
As a California resident, you have the following rights:
6.1 Right to Know
- Right to Access: Request specific pieces of personal information we've collected
- Right to Categories: Request categories of personal information we've collected
- Right to Purposes: Request the purposes for collecting your information
6.2 Right to Delete
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Verification of identity required
- Exceptions for certain business purposes
6.3 Right to Opt-Out
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link
- Opt-out through browser settings
6.4 Right to Non-Discrimination
- We will not discriminate against you for exercising CCPA rights
- No denial of services or price differences
- No penalties for exercising privacy rights
6.5 Right to Correction
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Update incomplete personal information
7. How to Exercise Your Rights
7.1 Making a Request
To exercise your CCPA rights, you can:
- Email us at: privacy@frast.rutios.com
- Use our Contact Us form
- Call us at: [Phone Number - to be added]
7.2 Verification Process
We will verify your identity by:
- Requiring two or more pieces of identifying information
- Comparing against information in our records
- Using reasonable security measures
7.3 Response Timeline
We will respond to your request within:
- 45 days of receipt (extendable by 45 days if necessary)
- Providing information on how we will handle your request
- Explaining any denial of your request
8. Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. However, we may:
- Share information with service providers for business purposes
- Use information for targeted advertising
- Allow third parties to collect information through cookies
8.1 Opt-Out Mechanism
You can opt-out of data sharing by:
- Using our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link on our homepage
- Adjusting your browser cookie settings
- Using the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal
9. Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must:
- Provide written permission from you
- Verify their identity
- Submit the request through our designated channels
10. Personal Information Exemptions
The CCPA does not apply to:
- Information protected by other privacy laws
- Medical information protected by HIPAA
- Credit card data (regulated by other laws)
- Information subject to certain security regulations
11. Data Categories We Sell
We do not sell personal information. However, we may share information for business purposes as described in this notice.
12. Changes to This Notice
We may update this CCPA notice to reflect changes in our practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact Information
For CCPA-related inquiries, please Contact Us:
- Email: privacy@frast.rutios.com
- Website: https://frast.rutios.com
- Mailing Address: [To be updated]
14. Additional California Privacy Rights
California residents may also have rights under other laws:
- California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
- Shine the Light Law
- California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)
15. Verification and Security
We take reasonable steps to verify your identity before providing access to personal information. We protect personal information using reasonable security measures.
16. Disclosures for Business Purposes
We may disclose personal information for a business purpose if:
- Both parties provide the notice required by the CCPA
- The disclosure is for a business purpose consistent with this notice
- No compensation is involved in the disclosure
IMPORTANT: This CCPA notice is part of our overall privacy practices. Please also review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for complete information.