Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Crit & Seek (“us”, “we”, or “our”). We operate [critandseek.com] (the “Service”), which enables users to find, host, join, and engage in tabletop roleplaying game (“TTRPG”) sessions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, safeguard, and disclose information that results from your use of our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy and our [Terms of Service]. If you do not agree, please do not use or access our Service.


2. Definitions

  • SERVICE
    The [critandseek.com] website operated by Crit & Seek.
  • PERSONAL DATA
    Data about a living individual who can be identified from those data (or from those and other information in our possession or likely to come into our possession).
  • USAGE DATA
    Data collected automatically, generated by the use of Service or from Service infrastructure (e.g., duration of a page visit).
  • COOKIES
    Small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
  • DATA CONTROLLER
    A natural or legal person who (alone or jointly with others) determines how and why any personal data are processed. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, we are the Data Controller of your data.
  • DATA PROCESSORS (OR SERVICE PROVIDERS)
    Any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Data Controller. We may use the services of various Service Providers to process your data more effectively.
  • DATA SUBJECT
    Any living individual who is the subject of Personal Data.
  • USER
    The individual using our Service, corresponding to the Data Subject, who is the subject of Personal Data.

3. Information Collection and Use

We collect various types of information for different purposes to provide and improve our Service.

3.1 Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Address, State, ZIP/Postal code, City
  • Cookies and Usage Data

We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest. You can opt out of these communications by following the unsubscribe link or emailing us at [support@critandseek.com].

Usage Data

We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service or when you access the Service through a mobile device. This Usage Data may include:

  • Your computer’s Internet Protocol address (IP address)
  • Browser type and version
  • The pages of our Service that you visit
  • The time and date of your visit
  • Time spent on those pages
  • Unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data

When accessing the Service with a mobile device, Usage Data may include:

  • The type of mobile device you use
  • Mobile device unique ID
  • IP address of your mobile device
  • Mobile operating system
  • Mobile Internet browser type
  • Unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data

Location Data

We may request access to your location (“Location Data”) to improve and customize our Service. You can enable or disable location services at any time via your device’s settings.

Tracking Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (beacons, tags, scripts) to track activity on our Service and retain certain information. Examples of cookies include:

  • Session Cookies: used to operate our Service.
  • Preference Cookies: remember your preferences and settings.
  • Security Cookies: used for security purposes.
  • Advertising Cookies: used to serve you advertisements relevant to your interests.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. If you do not accept cookies, certain parts of our Service may be unavailable.

Other Data

We may also collect other information you provide, such as your age, gender, date of birth, telephone number, or any other data you choose to share.


4. How We Use Your Data

Crit & Seek uses collected data for various purposes:

  1. To provide and maintain our Service
  2. To notify you about changes to our Service
  3. To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
  4. To provide customer support
  5. To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our Service
  6. To monitor usage of our Service
  7. To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  8. To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide data
  9. To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us
  10. To provide you with news, special offers, and general information about other goods, services, and events similar to those you have already purchased or inquired about (unless you have opted not to receive such information)
  11. For any other purpose with your consent

5. Retention of Data

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain and use your Personal Data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements and policies. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, except when required to enhance security, improve functionality, or comply with legal obligations.


6. Transfer of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and stored on computers located outside your state, province, or country where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer data, including Personal Data, to the United States and process it there.

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. No transfer of your Personal Data will occur to an organization or country unless adequate controls are in place, including the security of your data.


7. Disclosure of Data

We may disclose Personal Data we collect or you provide:

  1. Law Enforcement
    Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your Personal Data by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  2. Business Transaction
    If Crit & Seek or its subsidiaries undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred.
  3. Other Cases
  • To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business
  • To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it
  • For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information

8. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, remember that no transmission method over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee its absolute security.


9. Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. Crit & Seek aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data. If you wish to learn what Personal Data we hold about you or want it to be removed from our systems, please email [support@critandseek.com].

In certain circumstances, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request copies of your Personal Data.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your Personal Data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time for processing based on it.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your Personal Data.


10. Your Data Protection Rights Under CalOPPA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Visit our site anonymously.
  • Locate our Privacy Policy link on our homepage, containing the word “Privacy.”
  • Be notified of any privacy policy changes on our Privacy Policy Page.
  • Update your personal information by emailing [support@critandseek.com].

“Do Not Track” Signals

We honor “Do Not Track” signals. We do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.


11. Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals (“Service Providers”) to:

  • Facilitate our Service
  • Provide services on our behalf
  • Assist us in analyzing how our Service is used

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

11.1 Analytics

We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

  • Google Analytics
    Tracks and reports website traffic. Google may use the collected data to personalize ads.
    For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

11.2 Behavioral Remarketing

Crit & Seek may use remarketing services to advertise on third-party websites after you visited our Service. We and our third-party vendors use cookies to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on your past visits.

  • Google Ads (AdWords)
    Provided by Google Inc. You can opt out by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Bing Ads Remarketing
    Provided by Microsoft Inc. Opt out instructions: Microsoft Personalized Ads.
  • Twitter
    Provided by Twitter Inc. You can opt out via Twitter’s help page.
  • Facebook
    Provided by Facebook Inc. You can learn more about interest-based advertising from Facebook here.
  • Pinterest
    Provided by Pinterest Inc. You can opt out by enabling “Do Not Track” or by following Pinterest’s instructions.

12. Payments

We may provide paid products and services. In such cases, we use third-party payment processors. We do not store or collect your payment card details; that information is provided directly to our third-party payment processors, whose use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policies.


13. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites not operated by Crit & Seek. If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit, as we assume no responsibility for external content or privacy practices.


14. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from anyone under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. We will take steps to remove that information from our servers if we learn it was collected without proper parental consent.


15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the Effective date at the top of this document. We may also notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the changes becoming effective. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.


16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

  • Email: [support@critandseek.com]
  • Website: [critandseek.com/help]