A Big Chunk of MUD Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 9, 2016
Last Updated Date: January 1, 2024
At A Big Chunk of Mud (“we,” “our,” and/or “us”), your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy is designed to explain how we collect, use, and disclose information about you on our website (“the Site”), including www.abigchunkofmud.com,and any associated services (collectively, our “Services”). Your use of our Services is also subject to our Terms of Service https://abigchunkofmud.com/?page_id=116 By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
What Information Do We Collect?
Information you provide us:
When you create an account. When you create an account on our Services, we collect your name, email address, and password.
When you make a purchase. If you make a purchase, we request information from you to facilitate the transaction. When you make a purchase, we may ask you to provide payment information to our payment processor, which may include payment card information (such as credit card number, type, and expiration date), bank account information, billing address, and shipping address.
When you contact us. We collect any information you provide us if you contact us via email.
Information we collect from your use of our Services:
Device Information. We receive information from devices you use to interact with our Services, including your mobile device or VR devices. The information we receive from these devices may include device type.
Location Information. We receive location information from devices you use to interact with our Services, including your mobile device.
Web logs and usage information. We record certain information and store it in log files when you interact with our Services. This information may include device and browser information, IP address, URLs of referring/exit pages, search terms, and how you interact with our Services. We also receive information on the books you read using our Services.
Cookies and other technologies. We and our service providers may collect information through the use of “cookies” and similar technologies to understand how you use our Services, for authentication, operations, and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files that web servers place on your device; they are designed to store basic information and to help websites and apps recognize your browser. We may use both session cookies and persistent cookies. A session cookie disappears after you close your browser. A persistent cookie remains after you close your browser and may be accessed every time you use our Services. You should consult your web browser to modify your cookie settings. Please note that if you delete or choose not to accept cookies from us, you may be missing out on certain of our products or Services.
Information we collect from third parties:
Third Party Services. If you register for an account on our Service with other accounts you have with Third Party Services (“Third Party Accounts”), such as Facebook, or link your Third Party Account with your account on our Service, we may receive information about you, including your Third Party Account profile information and your photo, or your use of the Third Party Account. If you wish to limit the information available to us, you should visit the privacy settings of your Third Party Accounts to learn about your options.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- provide, personalize, and improve our products and our Services;
- analyze how you use our Services;
- communicate with you, including to respond to your comments or questions, and for marketing and promotional purposes; and
- for our other internal business purposes.
How We Share Your Information
We will not share or sell your personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.
We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:
- With our service providers in order to provide and improve our Services, including for analytics purposes.
- With our affiliates;
- While negotiating or in relation to a business transaction, such as a merger, change of control, sale of assets, or bankruptcy;
- Where disclosure is required or appropriate in order to comply with laws, regulations, legal process, or a governmental request;
- If we think doing so is necessary to protect the rights, property, security, or safety of us, our Services, our users, or the public;
- To enforce this Privacy Policy, our Terms of Use, and any other agreements;
- To investigate and defend ourselves or others against any third-party claims or allegations;
- Aggregate information that does not identify you; and
- Whenever you consent to the sharing.
Choices You Have With Your Information
Account Information. You can update your account information through your account settings on the Site or App or by contacting us as at privacy@quantumstorey.com. If you wish to delete your account, you can also contact us privacy@quantumstorey.com.
Location Information. You can prevent your mobile device from sharing location information with us through your device’s operating system settings. However, you may not be able to fully use our Services if you disable this sharing.
Email Subscriptions. You can unsubscribe from our promotional emails via the unsubscribe link provided in the emails. Please note that you will continue to receive administrative messages from us even if you opt out of receiving promotional messages.
Links to Third Parties Services
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third party websites that we do not own or control, even if you access them through our Services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to carefully review these sites’ privacy policies so that you know how they will collect, use, and share your information.
Security
We use a variety of administrative, technical, and physical controls to help protect your information. Unfortunately, even though we take measures to protect your information, no security measure can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
International Users
If you are visiting our Services from a country outside of the United States, please note that you are agreeing to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States. By providing your information to us, you consent to any transfer and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we find out that a child under 13 has given us personal information, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe that a child under the age of 13 has given us personal information, please contact us as set out under “Contact Us” below.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we do revise this Privacy Policy, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. In the event that the changes materially alter your rights or obligations under this Privacy Policy, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you of the change. For example, we may send a message to your email address, if we have one on file, or generate a pop-up or similar notification when you access our Services for the first time after such material changes are made. Your continued use of our Services constitutes your acceptance of the terms of the Privacy Policy as amended or revised by us from time to time.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about your information, this Privacy Policy, or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@abigchunkofmud.com