1. Who We Are
ThunderboltJoy Ltd ("we", "us", "our") operates the ThunderboltJoy platform at thunderboltjoy.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.
For privacy-related questions, contact our Data Protection team at privacy@thunderboltjoy.com.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum data required to operate ThunderboltJoy. Here is a summary of what we collect and why:
| Data Type | What It Includes | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Game Progress | ThunderCoin balance, game history, statistics | Stored locally in your browser (localStorage) — we never receive this data unless you contact support |
| Account Data | Username, optional email (if community profile created) | Leaderboard display and account identification |
| Contact Data | Name, email, message content | Collected only when you use the Contact form — used solely to respond to your enquiry |
| Usage Analytics | Page views, session duration, browser type | Aggregate, anonymised analytics to improve the platform — only with your cookie consent |
| Technical Data | IP address, device type (if cookies accepted) | Security and platform performance monitoring |
3. How We Use Your Data
- To operate and improve the ThunderboltJoy platform and games
- To respond to support and contact enquiries
- To maintain platform security and prevent abuse
- To show your username on community leaderboards (if you create a profile)
- To send optional service communications (only if you opt in)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for advertising profiling, we do not sell your data to third parties, and we do not use your data for any purpose not described in this policy.
4. Data Sharing
We share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting providers). They are bound by strict data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of ThunderboltJoy, users, or others.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for their own marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
Game progress and statistics are stored locally in your browser and are retained until you clear your browser storage. If you create a community profile, your account data is retained until you request deletion. Contact data from support enquiries is retained for 12 months then deleted.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@thunderboltjoy.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
ThunderboltJoy is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at privacy@thunderboltjoy.com and we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page whenever we make changes. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.