Cookie & Privacy Policy

Last updated [06/03/2025]

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION AND DATA COLLECTION

Data we collect:

  • Personal information provided when you register on our sites.
  • Cookies and similar technologies to manage your session and record your actions.
  • Automatically recorded data such as URL, IP address, browser type, language, device details, and the date/time of your visit.

2. USE OF COLLECTED INFORMATION

  • We do not share personally identifying information with third parties except as required by law or with your express consent.
  • Aggregated, non-personal data may be shared with trusted partners—including advertising networks—for analytics, service improvement, and to facilitate the delivery of targeted advertising.
  • Tracking information is used to monitor for abuse, deliver customized content (including relevant ads), and enhance your experience.

3. YOUR CHOICES AND PROFILE INFORMATION

  • Optional profile information may be publicly visible. We advise against including sensitive personal details in these areas.

4. ABOUT COOKIES

This policy explains how Hawkward Games (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) employs cookies and similar technologies on our websites (collectively “Websites”). Cookies help us recognize you, ensure proper functionality, and track your activities.

Cookies may sometimes be used to collect personal information, which may become identifiable when combined with other data.

5. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device by a website. First-party cookies are set by our Websites, while third-party cookies are set by other service providers to enable additional functionality such as advertising and analytics.

6. WHY WE USE COOKIES

We employ both essential and non-essential cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the technical functioning of our Websites.
  • Non-Essential Cookies: Used to enhance user experience, track user interests, and serve targeted advertising.

7. CONTROLLING COOKIES

You can control cookie settings via your browser. For instructions, please refer to your browser’s help resources. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities on our Websites.

  • Chrome
  • Internet Explorer
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge
  • Opera

Additionally, we may use web beacons (tracking pixels) for analytics and email marketing purposes.

8. FLASH COOKIES AND LOCAL SHARED OBJECTS

Our Websites may utilize Flash Cookies (Local Shared Objects) for fraud prevention and operational purposes. Blocking these may reduce the functionality of certain features.

9. TARGETED ADVERTISING

Third-party cookies may be used for advertising. These providers may use data from your visits to display targeted ads. This information is collected anonymously unless you provide personal data directly.

10. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Cookie & Privacy Policy at any time to comply with legal, operational, or regulatory changes. Continued use of our Websites after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. DISCLAIMERS & LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

The information collected via cookies and other technologies is provided "AS IS." Hawkward Games makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the collected data. In no event shall Hawkward Games or its affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use our Websites or data collected.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hawkward Games, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of our Websites or violation of this policy.

13. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

This policy and any disputes arising from it are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Hawkward Games is incorporated. Any legal actions will be brought exclusively in the appropriate courts in that jurisdiction.

By using our Websites, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Cookie & Privacy Policy, and agree to be bound by its terms.