## Privacy Policy
By using makeflare and its associated mobile app, submitting information, or using any of our products and/or services, you agree to and accept the terms and practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with and accept this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website and mobile app, provide information to us, or use our products and/or services.
This Privacy Policy covers the collection and use of any personal data that we gather when you are on makeflare and when you use our services. It also covers the use of personal data that our business partners may share with us. This Privacy Policy does not cover personal data (if any) that may be collected elsewhere, including offline and on other sites linked to and from makeflare, as well as the practices of third parties that we do not control or own, or individuals that we do not employ or manage.
This Privacy Policy may be modified from time to time, so please check back often. Your continued access to makeflare or provision of your personal data to us or continued use of our products or services following the posting of changes or revisions to this Privacy Policy will constitute your agreement with and acceptance of the changes or revisions.
#### 1. INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use your personal data and will comply with applicable laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy is a binding contract and you must agree to it to the same extent as our Terms & Conditions to use our services.
#### 2. PERSONAL DATA YOU PROVIDE TO US
We generally collect personally identifying information (such as your name, email address, contact address, phone number, etc.) with your specific knowledge and consent. This includes, but is not limited to, creating an account with us, entering a raffle sweepstakes or giveaway, and completing a survey. You can choose not to provide certain personal data, but this may affect our ability to process your applications or you may not be able to take advantage of some of our special features.
#### 3. COLLECTING AND USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Information Collected while Using the Application
While using our application, with your prior permission, we may collect:
Information from your device's phone book (contacts list)
Pictures and other information from your device's camera and photo library
We use this information to provide features of our service, improve and customize our service. The information may be uploaded to our servers or it may be stored on your device. You can enable or disable access to this information at any time through your device settings.
#### 4. PUBLIC AREAS
When you post, contribute, or share content in public areas of makeflare, the content you submit will be available to the general public. To protect your privacy, we recommend exercising caution when posting personal data or sensitive information. You are responsible for your use of this website, all content you submit, and ensuring the confidentiality and security of your account. We are not liable for any claims, loss, or damage resulting from a breach of your privacy or use of this website.
#### 5. AUTOMATIC INFORMATION
Our servers may automatically collect aggregate information about your device when you visit makeflare, including but not limited to the website that referred you, IP address, browser type and configuration, geo-location information, and usage statistics. We use this information to analyze trends, gather statistics, and improve user experience. This information is not personally identifying and may be shared with partners to improve our website.
#### 6. USE AND PROVISION OF PERSONAL DATA
We may use your personal data to:
Enhance user experience and improve our services.
Register, verify, and maintain membership programs.
Process and manage gaming experiences.
Create an online marketplace for direct communication and transactions.
Conduct contests, sweepstakes, giveaways, and surveys.
Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and other misuse.
Enforce our Privacy Policy.
Comply with applicable laws or legal requests.
#### 7. COOKIES
We use cookies to track your device and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files sent from our website to your device's browser. They help save your preferences and settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Cookies from third parties, like Google via AdSense, may be accessible, and we are not responsible for their use. Please refer to third parties’ privacy policies for more information.
#### 8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
makeflare may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. If you access third-party sites, you do so at your own risk. Review their privacy policies and terms before providing personal data.
#### 9. THIRD-PARTY ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We strive to protect your personal data from third-party access. We do not share user data unless required by law or in the case of business transactions. In cooperation with third parties, we ensure user privacy is protected.
#### 10. HOW YOU CAN REQUEST DATA DELETION
To request data deletion, please follow the instructions provided on our website or within our application. We will address your request promptly in accordance with applicable regulations.
#### 11. AMENDMENTS
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on makeflare. Continued use of the website and mobile app after changes signify your acceptance of the revised policy.
#### 12. VALIDITY
If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found invalid or unenforceable, it will be severed without affecting the remaining provisions, which will remain in full force.
#### 13. CONTACT
For inquiries about your rights under this Privacy Policy or any privacy matters, please refer to the contact options provided on our website. You have the right to request access to and/or correction of your personal data.
If there is any inconsistency between the English and other language versions of this Privacy Policy, the English version will prevail.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 16 August 2024.