Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 04/04/2025

By using the Kasem website, web app, or Slack app, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you use our services:

• Account information (email, username)
• Game activity and preferences
• Device and usage information (via Google Analytics)
• Ad interaction data (via Google AdSense)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about updates and support
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may collect information about you:

• Google Analytics for usage statistics
• Google AdSense for displaying advertisements
• Vercel for hosting and deployment
• Azure for backend services

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Other players in your game session (game data, votes, submissions)
• Third-party service providers (e.g., Vercel, Azure, Google Analytics)
• Law enforcement when required by law

Data Storage & Retention

We store data in the following ways:

• Game Data (Vercel Postgres): Temporary data that expires after the game session ends.
• Cache Data (Vercel KV): Short-term data for rate limiting and metadata caching.
• Logs (Vercel/ Azure): Standard platform logs, including API requests, errors, and performance metrics.

Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Rights

You may have the right to access, correct, delete, or opt-out of certain data uses. To exercise your rights, please contact us at kasemhelpteam@gmail.com.

California Residents' Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know: Request details about the personal data we have collected about you.
• Right to delete: Request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to opt-out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data).
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at kasemhelpteam@gmail.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to track usage and improve our service. You can control your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our web app is intended for users 13 and older, and the Slack app is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us.

Modifications to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at kasemhelpteam@gmail.com.