Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Southern Star Trails ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit and use our free browser games entertainment platform at southernstartrails.com. We have designed our platform with privacy as a priority — we collect minimal data and store gameplay information locally on your device.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Unlike many online platforms, Southern Star Trails does not collect or store the following:

• Personal names or email addresses (no registration required)
• Financial or payment information (no transactions of any kind)
• Gameplay scores or progress data on any server
• Precise geolocation data
• Social media profile information

3. Local Storage

Our games use your browser's localStorage feature to save your gameplay data, including scores, personal bests, streak counts, and age verification status. This data is stored entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party. You can clear this data at any time through your browser's settings by clearing site data for southernstartrails.com.

4. Cookies

We use minimal cookies for essential platform functionality. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Server Logs

Like most websites, our hosting server may automatically log standard technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used solely for maintaining the security and performance of the platform and is not linked to any personal identity. Server logs are handled by our hosting provider in accordance with their privacy practices.

6. Third-Party Services

Southern Star Trails does not embed third-party tracking scripts, advertising networks, or social media widgets. We do not share any data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. The platform is self-contained and does not rely on external CDNs, font services, or analytics platforms.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for users aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. Our age verification gate requires visitors to confirm they meet the minimum age requirement before accessing the platform.

8. Data Security

Since we do not collect or store personal data on our servers, the primary data security consideration relates to the local storage on your device. We recommend keeping your browser and operating system updated to ensure the security of locally stored data. Our website is served over HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.

9. Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have rights regarding your personal information. Since we do not collect personal data, these rights are primarily relevant to any server log data that may be generated during your visit. You may contact us to request information about what, if any, data has been logged in connection with your visits.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.