Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-07

This Privacy Policy explains how Play Vita Mahjong ( https://playvitamahjong.com) collects, uses, and protects information when you use this website.

1. Scope

This policy applies to the pages and features on this website, including game pages, embeds, blog pages, and optional comment sections. By using the site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We do not require account registration. We may collect the following categories of information:

Technical usage data: IP-derived location (approximate), browser type, device information, referring URL, visited pages, and timestamps.
Security and operation logs: server or CDN logs used for uptime, abuse prevention, and debugging.
Analytics data: pageview and engagement data if analytics tools are enabled in environment variables.
Advertising-related data: ad request and performance signals from ad providers.
Comment data (if comments are enabled): nickname, email address, and comment content submitted through Waline.

3. Third-party Services Used on This Site

Depending on deployment configuration, the site may load one or more third-party services:

Google Analytics (`NEXT_PUBLIC_GA_ID`).
Plausible-compatible script (`NEXT_PUBLIC_PLAUSIBLE_DOMAIN`).
Microsoft Clarity (`NEXT_PUBLIC_CLARITY_ID`).
Google AdSense (`NEXT_PUBLIC_ADSENSE_CLIENT`).
NitroPay advertising services and placements.
Waline comment system (`NEXT_PUBLIC_WALINE_SERVER_URL`).

These providers may set cookies or similar technologies and process data under their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to:

Keep the site functional and secure.
Measure traffic and usage trends.
Deliver and measure advertising.
Support comment functionality where enabled.

For visitors in the EU, UK, or EEA, our ad partner NitroPay presents a consent management platform (CMP) to collect your explicit consent before loading advertising and analytics cookies. You can review or update your choices at any time using the “Manage Cookie Consent” link in the site footer or the “Privacy controls” box above.

You can also disable or clear cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly after disabling cookies.

5. How We Use Information

Provide and improve website performance and content.
Monitor reliability, troubleshoot errors, and prevent abuse.
Measure traffic, game engagement, and content quality.
Serve and optimize ads when ad services are active.
Display and moderate comments when comments are enabled.
Comply with legal obligations.

6. Sharing of Information

We may disclose data with third parties as described in this policy. For advertising purposes, we and our ad partners (including NitroPay and its demand partners) may share or “sell” online identifiers and internet activity data for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under California law. See the California Privacy Rights section below for details and your opt-out options. We may also share data with:

Hosting, CDN, analytics, advertising, and comment service providers.
Authorities when required by law or valid legal process.
A successor entity in a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed for operations, analytics, security, moderation, and legal compliance. Retention periods vary by data type and provider.

8. International Transfers

Third-party providers may process data in countries other than your own. By using the site, you understand that cross-border transfers may occur under those providers' terms.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal data, contact us and we will review and delete it where appropriate.

10. Your Choices

Block or delete cookies via browser settings.
Use ad/tracker blocking tools where legally allowed.
Avoid submitting personal data in public comments.
Contact us to request deletion or review of submitted comment data.
California residents: see the California Privacy Rights section for region-specific rights and opt-out options.
EU/UK/EEA residents: see the EU/UK/EEA Privacy Rights section for GDPR rights and consent management.

11. Third-party Links and Embedded Content

The site contains links and embedded games from third parties. Their data practices are governed by their own policies, not this Privacy Policy.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

This section applies to California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Categories of Personal Information Collected

Identifiers: IP address, cookie IDs, device identifiers.
Internet or network activity: pages visited, game interactions, referring URLs, timestamps.
Approximate geolocation: country or region derived from IP address.
Commercial information: ad interactions and engagement signals.
Inferences: interest or segment inferences drawn by ad partners.
Device information: browser type, operating system, screen size.

We collect this information directly from your interactions with the site, automatically via cookies and similar technologies, and indirectly through third-party analytics and advertising partners.

Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

We and our advertising partners, including NitroPay and its demand partners, may “sell” or “share” identifiers and internet activity data for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under California law. We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

Your California Rights

Right to Know: request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, used, disclosed, or sold about you.
Right to Delete: request deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: direct us and our partners not to sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: request that we limit the use of sensitive personal information to necessary purposes (we do not collect sensitive PI beyond what is listed above).
Right to Non-Discrimination: you will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the site footer or the Privacy controls box on this page, which activates our ad partner's U.S. Privacy (CCPA) opt-out mechanism. For all other requests, contact us at [email protected].

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf with appropriate written permission.

This section applies to residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, and European Economic Area under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR.

Data Controller

Play Vita Mahjong operates this website as the Data Controller. For privacy inquiries, contact [email protected].

Legal Bases for Processing

Consent: advertising cookies and non-essential analytics (managed via NitroPay CMP).
Legitimate interests: security, fraud prevention, and basic operational statistics.
Contract: delivering the website and its features to you.
Legal obligation: compliance with applicable laws.

Your Rights

Access: obtain a copy of your personal data.
Rectification: correct inaccurate data.
Erasure: request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restriction: request that processing be limited in certain circumstances.
Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
Complaint: lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (e.g., ICO in the UK, your national DPA in the EU).

Consent Management

We use NitroPay's consent management platform (CMP) to collect and record your consent for advertising and analytics cookies. You can review or update your choices at any time via the “Manage Cookie Consent” link in the site footer or the Privacy controls box on this page.

International Data Transfers

Our advertising and analytics partners may transfer and process personal data outside the EU/UK. Such transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms under the partner's privacy program.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised version.

15. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests, contact [email protected].