Privacy Policy
Dread Compass ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at phobiaplayguide.pro (the "Site") and use our horror game comfort guide services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using Dread Compass, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our horror game assessment and recommendation services:
Information You Provide Directly
When you use our fear-tolerance assessment tools, diagnostic questionnaires, or contact us with inquiries, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as:
- Your name and email address (if you choose to contact us or subscribe to updates)
- Your responses to our fear-assessment questions and anxiety-trigger evaluations
- Your game preferences and comfort-level indicators
- Any feedback, comments, or messages you send us
- Your phone number (if you contact us by phone)
This information helps us understand your fear response patterns, match you with appropriate game recommendations, and respond to your inquiries or support requests.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:
- Your IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Referring website or search terms used to find us
- Date and time of your visits
- Device type and screen resolution
This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to help us understand how you interact with our Site, improve our services, and diagnose technical issues.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to enhance your experience on Dread Compass. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand your usage patterns.
We may use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, including session management and security
- Preference cookies: Remember your choices, such as language or assessment progress
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site and which features are most valuable
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to refuse cookies or be alerted when a cookie is being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site or complete our fear-assessment questionnaires.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our horror game comfort guide and assessment services
- To deliver personalized game recommendations based on your fear-tolerance profile and anxiety triggers
- To respond to your inquiries, support requests, and feedback
- To analyze Site usage patterns and optimize user experience
- To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional content (only if you have opted in)
- To diagnose technical problems and maintain Site security
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- To conduct research and develop new features that better serve horror players
We treat your fear-response data and anxiety-trigger information as sensitive personal data. We use this information solely to help you find games that match your comfort level, never to exploit or manipulate your vulnerabilities.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or servicing you, such as hosting providers, email service providers, and analytics platforms. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers
If Dread Compass is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:
- Assessment responses and game recommendations are retained for your account duration or until you request deletion
- Contact information is retained to respond to your inquiries and maintain communication history
- Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 12 months
- Cookies are retained according to their type (session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies may remain for up to 2 years)
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction
You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
Right to Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to opt out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters from us. You can do this by following the unsubscribe link in any email we send or by contacting us directly.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure storage of personal information on protected servers
- Access controls limiting who can view your information
- Regular security audits and updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our Site at your own risk.
8. Children's Privacy
Dread Compass is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
For users between 13 and 18, we recommend parental guidance when using our fear-assessment tools, as they involve discussions of anxiety triggers and horror game content.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including game platforms, horror communities, and external resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to Dread Compass. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites before providing your personal information.
10. International Data Transfers
Dread Compass is based in Kadıköy, Turkey. Your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Turkey or other countries where we or our service providers operate. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Dread Compass
Kadıköy, Marmara Region
Turkey
Email: hello@phobiaplayguide.pro
Phone: +90 509 621 13 76
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date below and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice (such as a prominent notice on our Site or via email).
Your continued use of Dread Compass following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.