Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was last updated in July 2025

Canasta Junction and our development, management and support teams respect the privacy of everyone who uses our application, visits our website and enjoys any related services which we may provide to you from time to time (“Services”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process and store information about you that is personally identifiable, such as your name, address, telephone number or email address. We refer to such information as “Personal Information” or “data”.

By accessing and/or using our Services you consent to us collecting, processing, storing and sharing your Personal Information in the ways set out in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

We are a company called Canasta Junction, LLC (“Canasta Junction” or “CJ“), registered in Delaware and headquartered at 9030 West Sahara Avenue, #710 – Las Vegas, NV 89117.

Contact Information:

canastajunction.com/contact
Address: 9030 West Sahara Avenue, #710 – Las Vegas, NV 89117

2. Information We Collect

Categories of Personal Information We Collect:

Identifiers: Name, email address, username, device identifiers, IP address, and other unique identifiers

Commercial Information: Purchase history, payment information (processed by third parties), preferences, and advertising interaction data

Internet or Network Activity: Details of your use of our Services, gameplay data, website interactions, resources accessed, device information, browser type, ad clicks, and advertising engagement metrics

Geolocation Data: General location information for service localization, fraud prevention, and location-based advertising

Inferences: Gaming preferences, skill level, advertising interests, and other information derived from your activity

Sources of Information:

Information you provide directly when creating accounts or using our Services
Information collected automatically through your use of our Services
Information from third-party social networks (when you choose to connect them)
Information from our payment processors and service providers
Information from advertising partners and networks for ad personalization and measurement

Specific Data We Collect:

Information that you provide when you fill in forms when using our Services, or when you create an account with us
Details of your use of our Services and the resources that you access (for example, information about how and when you play our games or visit our websites, what device you use to access our Services)
If you contact us or respond to messages and communications that we send to you, we may keep a record of that correspondence
Your interactions with us on our social media channels
Information we collect via cookies and similar technologies, as explained further below

We do not review or retain the content of messages sent among players during standard gameplay, except during the development or enhancement of such communication services.

3. How We Use Your Information

Purposes for Processing Personal Information:

Service Provision and Account Management:

Maintaining temporary data about games-in-progress to communicate among players and properly display gameplay
Managing your account and relationship with us, including player rankings and club/tournament standings
Storing aggregate scores for each player or team between game sessions

Communication and Customer Support:

Contacting you as part of customer service
Sending you updates about our Services
Responding to your inquiries and requests

Service Improvement and Analytics:

Research, surveying, and engaging with you
Creating reports, analyses or similar services for research or business intelligence
Tracking potential problems or trends with our Services

Marketing and Promotion (with appropriate consent):

Marketing and promotion of our Services or related products
Sending information about local or online canasta contests, tournaments, or merchandise
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us at canastajunction.com/contact

Advertising and Monetization:

Displaying relevant advertisements within our Services
Personalizing ads based on your interests and activity
Measuring advertising effectiveness and performance
Sharing data with advertising partners for targeted advertising
You can opt out of targeted advertising – see Section 5 for Delaware residents or Section 13 for general opt-out options

Legal and Security:

Preventing cheating, crime or fraud
Complying with legal obligations and providing tax invoices where required
Protecting the rights, property, or safety of Canasta Junction, our users, or others

Legal Basis for Processing:

Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
Contract Performance: For providing our Services and managing your account
Legitimate Interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, and service improvement
Legal Compliance: Where required by applicable law

4. How We Share Your Information

We will only share your data with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers:

Cloud hosting services for data storage and processing
Payment processors for transaction handling
Analytics providers for service improvement
Customer support platforms
All service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes

Advertising Partners:

Third-party advertising networks and platforms
Ad measurement and analytics providers
Data management platforms for audience segmentation
All advertising partners are subject to contractual privacy protections and may only use your data for specified advertising purposes

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

Comply with legal process or court orders
Protect our rights and property
Ensure user safety and prevent fraud or abuse
Respond to government requests

Business Transfers:

In the event of a sale of assets, merger, or change of control of Canasta Junction, provided that any third party will have the right to continue to use your information only in the manner set out in this Privacy Policy.

Aggregated Data:

We may share data that is anonymous and aggregated, meaning you could not be personally identified from it.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration. However, we may share personal information with advertising partners in ways that could be considered a “sale” under some privacy laws. You have the right to opt out of this sharing – see your opt-out options below.

5. Delaware Resident Privacy Rights

If you are a Delaware resident, you have the following rights under the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act:

Your Rights:

Right to Know: Request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share about you
Right to Access: Obtain a copy of the personal data we maintain about you
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to certain exceptions)
Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a portable format
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling for decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects
Right to Non-Discrimination: You cannot be discriminated against for exercising these rights

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise these rights, contact us at: canastajunction.com/contact

We will respond to your request within 45 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

Opt-Out Options:

You can opt out of:

Targeted advertising based on your personal data
Sale or sharing of personal data for advertising purposes
Profiling for automated decision-making

How to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising:

Mobile Apps: Use your device’s advertising settings:
iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > Personalized Ads (turn off)
Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
Industry Opt-Outs: Visit www.aboutads.info/choices or www.networkadvertising.org/choices

Note: Opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads, but the ads may be less relevant to your interests.

6. Children’s Privacy

Age Requirements:

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.

Parental Rights:

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at canastajunction.com/contact. Parents have the right to:

Review their child’s personal information
Request deletion of their child’s personal information
Refuse further collection or use of their child’s personal information

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies:

To allow us to recognize you and your device by identifying your IP address
To allow you to establish, join or rejoin game-rooms and/or other players in gameplay
To allow our payment processors to process your payment instructions
To provide you with Services in the correct language

Analytics and Performance Cookies:

To obtain data that will allow us to understand how people are using our Services so we can improve them
To provide the minimum required information to Apple and other service providers

Cookie Controls:

You can disable cookies through your web or phone browser settings, but you may find you are not able to enjoy all the features of our Services if you do so. By accessing our website(s) or using our Services you consent to our use of essential cookies. For non-essential cookies, we will obtain your consent where required by law.

8. In-App Advertising

Our Advertising Practices:

We display advertisements within our mobile applications and websites to help support our free-to-play gaming services. These ads may be:

Display ads shown between games or on menu screens
Video ads that you can choose to watch for in-game rewards
Banner ads displayed during gameplay
Sponsored content or branded game elements

How We Personalize Ads:

We work with third-party advertising partners to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests. This personalization is based on:

Your gameplay activity and preferences
Your general location (city/state level)
Your device type and operating system
Your interactions with previous ads
Information from advertising partners (where legally permitted)

Advertising Partners and Technologies:

Our advertising partners may include:

Ad Networks: Google AdMob, Unity Ads, Facebook Audience Network or others
Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Firebase or any similar services
Attribution Partners: Services that help measure ad effectiveness

These partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to:

Deliver ads to your device
Measure ad performance and effectiveness
Build audience segments for future advertising
Prevent fraud and ensure ad quality

Data Shared for Advertising:

We may share the following information with advertising partners:

Device identifiers (like Advertising ID)
General location information (city/state level)
App usage and gameplay data
Demographics (age range, general interests)
Ad interaction data (clicks, views, completions)

We do not share your name, email address, or other directly identifying information with advertising partners without your explicit consent.

Your Advertising Choices:

Limit Ad Tracking:

iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > Personalized Ads (turn off)
Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

Industry Opt-Out Tools:

Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info/choices
Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices

Note: Opting out of personalized advertising means you’ll still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to your interests. Some ads help support our free gaming services.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest where technically feasible
Access controls and authentication systems
Regular security assessments and monitoring
Employee training on data protection practices
Incident response procedures

While no system is completely secure, we continuously work to protect your information using industry-standard practices appropriate for a gaming service provider.

Breach Notification:

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, typically within the timeframes required by law.

10. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as needed to provide you with Services. Specific retention periods include:

Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for up to 3 years after account closure
Gameplay Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics and service improvement
Communication Records: Retained for up to 1 year for customer service purposes
Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out or for up to 3 years of inactivity
Advertising Data: Retained for up to 2 years for ad personalization and measurement, or until you opt out

We may retain your personal information for longer periods when reasonably necessary to comply with legal obligations, meet regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, prevent fraud or abuse, or enforce this Privacy Policy.

Your personal information may be transferred to, stored at, and processed by staff who work for us or our suppliers at facilities outside the USA. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your personal information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Canasta Junction Chat

Users of Canasta Junction can send messages to other players during gameplay. Your messages may be stored by us to:

Convey your messages to intended recipients
Enable you and your recipients to view message history
Ensure compliance with our community guidelines

Chat messages are retained for up to 30 days unless longer retention is required for safety or legal compliance purposes.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

We may provide links to third-party websites from our Services. When you click on these links, any data you provide thereafter is subject to that third party’s privacy policy, not ours. Although we endeavor to link only to reputable websites, Canasta Junction takes no responsibility for the content, safety, or security of any third-party website.

13. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. When we transfer your information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable law.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business practices or applicable law. We will provide notice of any material changes that may disadvantage you by:

Posting a notice on our website
Sending an email to your registered email address
Providing an in-app notification

If you object to any changes, you should immediately stop using our Services and close any account you may have with us.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Canasta Junction Privacy Team

Email: canastajunction.com/contact
Address: 9030 West Sahara Avenue, #710 – Las Vegas, NV 89117

You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns appropriately.

16. Legal Matters

Governing Law:

For Delaware residents: Delaware law governs your privacy rights under the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act
For all other matters: This Privacy Policy is governed by Delaware law (our state of incorporation)

Jurisdiction: This Privacy Policy is governed by Nevada law, except for Delaware residents’ privacy rights under the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act, which are governed by Delaware law.

Severability: If any court finds any terms of this Privacy Policy to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms will continue in full force and effect.

Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent that you meet this age requirement.