Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

1. Introduction

MindForge Platform ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • • Name and email address when you register for early access
  • • Contact information when you submit forms or contact us
  • • Game scores, progress, and performance data
  • • Feedback and communications you send to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • • IP address and device information
  • • Browser type and version
  • • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • • Referring website addresses
  • • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • • To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • • To process your early access applications and manage your account
  • • To track your game progress and calculate your Funny Score
  • • To display leaderboard rankings and statistics
  • • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • • To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
  • • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

  • • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
  • • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under the terms of service
  • • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and analyze usage
  • • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • • Public Leaderboards: Your username and scores may be displayed on public leaderboards (you can opt out)
  • • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. 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
  • • Secure storage of data with access controls
  • • Regular security assessments and updates
  • • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
  • • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
  • • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

  • • Account data: Retained while your account is active and for 2 years after account closure
  • • Game scores and progress: Retained for 3 years for leaderboard and analytics purposes
  • • Marketing communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
  • • Legal and compliance records: Retained as required by applicable laws

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office
  • • Adequacy decisions by the UK government
  • • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

MindForge Platform
Email: [email protected]
United Kingdom

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Visit ico.org.uk for more information.