Privacy Policy : Girls Hostel App
This Privacy Policy outlines the Girls Hostel game app and related services, practices and procedures with respect to collection, storage and use of cookies; collection, storage and use, if any, of Personally Identified Information (PII), Non-Personally Identifiable Information (NPII) and aims at informing users on what information we collect and how we manage the information we collect and receive.
1. DEFINITIONS:
A. Cookie: A “cookie” is a small piece of information that we use to assign each visitor’s computer a unique, random numerical identification code that resides in a designated file on his or her computer.
B. Device Identifiers: Device identifiers are strings of letters and numbers that can be used to distinguish one device from other devices.
C. Internet Protocol (IP) Address: An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to user's computer whenever they access the Internet, which web servers use to identify where to send the information user's computer requests.
D. Personally-Identifying Information (PII): Personal information is information that identifies a specific person. It includes name, address, telephone number, email address, payment card number, and government-issued identification number.
E. Non-Personally Identifiable Information (NPII): Non-personally identifiable information is every kind of information except for personal information.
2. INTRODUCTION:
2.1 The Girls Hostel game, app (hereinafter ‘game app’) is solely owned, maintained and operated by Howard Delafield International (hereinafter referred to as HDI, we, our or us), a behavioral insights consultancy. HDI is committed to respecting the privacy and security of those visiting or accessing the game app. HDI has received all the necessary permissions and registration at relevant government agencies of Nepal.
2.2 All the services provided through this game app are referred to as "Services" at appropriate places. As used herein, “we,” “us” and “our” refers to Howard Delafield International (HDI). Any individual accessing or using 'Services' is referred as 'You' or 'User'.
2.3 This Policy applies to all the mobile devices, mobile apps, digital services, applications or other online services and anything else that links to the game app.
2.4 This Privacy Policy is also applicable to any additional information about the privacy practices of the game. This Policy is basically limited to what information we might collect about users, how we might use that information, when we might use YOUR details to contact YOU, what information of YOURs we might share with others, YOUR choices about the personal information YOU give us.
2.5 This Policy does not apply to any third party sites, apps or devices. YOU are personally responsible for the use of such services or links.
3. DEEMED CONSENT:
3.1 By accessing the game app, it is deemed that YOU have agreed to all the provisions of this privacy policy. YOUR consent is given freely with the intention of creating legal effect and not as a default act. Through this free consent, you agree that YOUR use of the services is subject to this privacy policy and other terms published in this game app.
3.2 Please read this privacy policy carefully and review our terms of service that governs YOUR use of the services. If YOU do not agree to be bound by all of the terms set forth below, do not use any services.
3.3 By using this game app or the service described in this policy, YOU consent to the data collection, use, disclosure and storage practices described in this privacy policy.
4. WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT:
4.1 We only collect YOUR Non-Personally Identifying Information (NPII) to enhance OUR services to YOU. There are no free text input areas within the Services through which the user can provide us with any personal information with the exception of zones to claim rewards or coupons. The details of any non-personal information that you are asked to provide are only for purposes of research. We may collect certain NPII through our game app or services as follows :
A. Cookies: We may collect cookies and use information to recognize your browser when you visit the Services next time.
B. Third Party Cookies: A third-party cookie is one that has been “created by a website with a domain name other than the one the user is currently visiting”.
C. Log Files: We may use programs that collect information about log files, including browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), referring/exit pages, platform types, date/time stamps, number of clicks, and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
D. Automatically Collected Information: We may use automated means to collect various types of information about you, your mobile phone or other device used to access our Services like network or IP address, the type of operating system, the name of ISP and domains used by such providers, mobile network, device identifiers, device settings, browser settings, the web pages of the Services you have visited, Services visited before and after you visit a Service, the type of handheld or mobile device used to view the Service, location information, and the content and advertisements you have accessed, seen, forwarded and/or clicked on. All data is associated with a distinct identifier corresponding to the user's device or profile. This unique identifier, an alphanumeric code, is automatically generated by the system. None of the data is connected to any personally identifiable information.
E. Information Collected By and From Third Party Platforms: HDI enhances its services through third party platforms such as plug-ins, integrations and applications. When you engage with our content on or through social media services or other third party platforms, plug-ins, integrations or applications, you may allow us to have access to certain Information in your profile.
4.2 Personally-Identifying Information (PII):
Besides this, only if you contact us directly, we may acquire supplementary details concerning you, including but not limited to your name, email address, telephone number, the substance of the message, and/or any accompanying attachments, as well as any other information you elect to disclose. Said information shall exclusively serve the purpose of facilitating communication with you and shall not be disclosed to any external entities.
Further, the game shall also have social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. These social media pages will consist of virtual influencers (further elaborated on Terms of Services) and informative content on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. If you contact us directly through these social media sites via Direct Message, we may receive personally identifiable information (PII) from you. Please note that none of this information is collected by us or our servers. To understand the privacy policy of these social media websites, please refer to their respective privacy policy.
5. WHAT WE DO WITH INFORMATION COLLECTED:
5.1 Administrative Purposes: We may use PII (stored only when you directly contact us) to contact you for internal administrative purposes such as site administration, troubleshooting, or relating to your use of the Services or to redeem any coupons or rewards you received, or to notify you of major changes to the Services or this privacy policy. It will not be shared to any third parties.
5.2 Service Providers and Third Parties: YOUR PII, collected through the Service, will not be used or shared to any third parties for any purpose.
5.3 Statistical Analysis: We may use collected NPII to create aggregate statistics about activity on and visitors to the Services, including but not limited to the following:
A. tracking trends, user preferences and movements on our Services;
B. gathering aggregated demographic information of our users;
C. providing, operating, and maintaining our Services;
D. improving, personalizing, and expanding our Services;
E. developing new products, services, features, and functionality;
F. conducting health-related research and analysis.
5.4 Funding and Research: NPII that are collected may be shared with funders and related vendors or partners for the purposes for research and analysis mentioned in 5.3. However, no PII will be shared to any third parties.
6. THIRD-PARTY SITES AND CONTENT:
6.1 During your visit to the Services you may view as part of a frame that includes our content, certain content and websites that are actually created, operated, owned and/or hosted by a third party or third parties. You may also see links on the Services to other websites.
6.2 We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of third parties. You should check the applicable privacy policies of those third parties when providing PII. In addition, certain sections of the Services may have their own, specialized privacy policies, may be because they are part of a social network or hosted by a third party. You should check the applicable privacy policies of those sections and/or of such social networks.
7. DATA STORAGE:
Data obtained via our Services is retained on servers leased by HDI situated in India, with restricted access solely granted to authorized personnel. HDI is responsible for overseeing and regulating access to and security of these servers. We diligently endeavor to uphold security measures on our systems and implement reasonable precautions to safeguard our Services and collected data against theft, tampering, or unauthorized examination.
If you have any questions or concerns relating to our Privacy Policy or how we capture, store or use information or regarding deletion of game data, please contact us at hello@howard-delafield.com
8. DATA SECURITY:
8.1 We use reasonable administrative, technical, personnel and physical measures to safeguard PII against loss, theft and unauthorized use, disclosure or modification.
8.2 As effective as our security measures are, no security system is impenetrable. Moreover, we cannot guarantee that information that you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted to us.
8.3 PII may also be stored on devices of third parties linked to the Services or who otherwise have access to your PII as disclosed in this Privacy Policy. We do not control the security measures used by such third parties.
8.4 We have put in place physical, electronic, and managerial procedures designed to help prevent unauthorized access, to maintain data security, and to use correctly the Information we collect online. These safeguards vary based on the sensitivity of the Information that we collect and store.
8.5 Although we take appropriate measures to safeguard against unauthorized disclosures of Information, we cannot assure you that Information will never be disclosed, altered or destroyed in a manner that is inconsistent with this Privacy Policy.
9. AGE VERIFICATION:
9.1 The game app is intended for use by individuals aged 15 years and above. By downloading the game app and accessing it, you affirm that you are at least 15 years old and agree to abide by the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. You understand that misrepresentation of your age will violate the terms of service and HDI disclaims any liability for loss, damages, or legal repercussions that may arise due to the provision of false information about your age when using the game. You further agree to indemnify and hold harmless HDI and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from any claims, demands or actions arising out of or related to your violation of Terms of Use by misrepresenting your age and using this app.
9.2 The Game covers topics on sexual and reproductive health education including menstruation, consent, contraception, and prevention of early marriage, with the aim to enhance knowledge of sexual and reproductive health among adolescents and youth.
9.3 Parental guidance is advised for users under 18 years of age. Parents or guardians of children under the age of 15 or parents who do not consent to their child's access or use of our Services are encouraged to contact us at hello@howard-delafield.com to learn how to restrict access. HDI disclaims any liability arising out of unsupervised use of Site by minors.
10. AMENDMENTS:
10.1 We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our game app.
10.2 You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes to this policy.
11. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
11.1 Cookies and Tracking: We do not use Cookies to collect PII when using the services. Please refer to our Cookies and tracking policy for details.
11.2 International Obligation: This Service is governed by and operated in accordance with laws of Nepal. We declare that we comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
12. OUR DETAILS
This game app is owned and operated by HDI.
You can contact us at hello@howard-delafield.com
13. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
Our data protection officer’s contact details are: anish@howard-delafield.com