Privacy Policy for knit’n’purl studio game LLC

The following privacy policy provides information on how your personal data is processed in connection with the website https://www.knpgamestudio.com/ (Website).

The following information is regularly reviewed and updated. The purpose of this information is to:

  • Provide comprehensive information about the processing of your personal data by knit’n’purl studio game LLC;

  • Outline your rights in connection with the processing of your personal data;

  • Provide contact details of the entity responsible for processing your personal data.

Your trust is important to us, which is why we take data protection seriously and ensure appropriate security. We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly. We comply with the provisions of the Federal Act on Data Protection (DSG), the Ordinance to the Federal Act on Data Protection (VDSG), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, the Telecommunications Act (FMG), and other applicable data protection regulations.

To inform you about which personal data we collect from you and for what purposes knit’n’purl studio game LLC uses it, please read the following information.

1. Scope and Purpose of Collecting, Processing, and Using Personal Data

1.1 Visiting the Website

When visiting the website, the servers of Squarespace temporarily store each access in a log file. The following data is collected without your intervention and stored until automatic deletion by knit’n’purl studio game LLC:

  • Date and time of access

  • IP address

  • Approximate location of the internet connection through the IP address

  • Operating system used (e.g., Apple or Windows)

  • Browser type (e.g., Safari, Firefox, Explorer, etc.)

  • Referral source (e.g., Google, Yahoo, or direct entry of the https:// domain)

  • Error messages

  • Information on transferred data (e.g., size of a question or answer)

The collection and processing of this data is for the purpose of enabling the use of the website (connection establishment), ensuring system security and stability, optimizing our internet offering, and for internal statistical purposes. There is a legitimate interest in data processing as described above within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

In the event of an attack on the network infrastructure or suspicion of other unauthorized or abusive website use, the IP address will be evaluated to investigate and defend against the attack and, if necessary, to identify and take civil or criminal action against the users involved. There is a legitimate interest in data processing as described above within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

1.2 Contact by Email

You are responsible for the information and/or content you send to knit’n’purl studio game LLC. Personal data is only collected if you voluntarily provide it to knit’n’purl studio game LLC. knit’n’purl studio game LLC only collects personal data from you if it is necessary to answer your questions.

There is a legitimate interest in data processing in the context of handling your inquiry by email within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. You can object to this data processing at any time.

1.3 Pocket Oasis Mobile

Knit’n’purl studio game LLC does not collect any data from the game Pocket Oasis or Pocket Oasis Mobile.

2. Location of Data Storage

The personal data mentioned in these privacy regulations and affected by them is stored on local drives in the offices of knit’n’purl studio game LLC, in addition to Google servers.

3. Cookies

Cookies help make your visit to our website easier, more pleasant, and more meaningful in many ways. A cookie is a small data set stored in text files that are placed on your browser or device when websites are loaded in the browser. Cookies are used to "remember" you and your preferences when you visit the website of knit’n’purl studio game LLC, either for a single visit (through a "session cookie") or for multiple repeated visits (a "persistent cookie"). Your system transmits these codes to our server or a third-party server with each subsequent access. You are recognized through this, although your identity is not disclosed. The legal basis for this data processing is our legitimate interest in providing a user-friendly and up-to-date website as per Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our websites use cookies and similar technologies. If your device settings allow, we use cookies and similar tools to offer you an optimal browsing experience on our websites.

Both the technical data we collect and cookies typically do not contain personal data.

knit’n’purl studio game LLC uses session cookies, persistent cookies, and performance cookies on our website to provide users with a consistent and efficient experience. Cookies also serve functions that allow users to remain logged in if applicable. Our website automatically uses only strictly necessary cookies to enable you to use our website and its functions and to ensure the functionality of our website.

Cookies collect data such as:

  • IP address;

  • The website from which you visit us;

  • The type of device you use;

  • How you use our search function (so-called search protocol);

  • What actions you take when you receive the newsletter.

Different types of cookies are distinguished:

Please note that disabling cookies may prevent you from using all the features of our website. The following cookies are distinguished:

  • Necessary Cookies: Some cookies are necessary for the website or certain functions to work. They ensure, for example, that you can switch between pages without losing information entered in a form. They also ensure that you remain logged in. These cookies are temporary ("session cookies"). If you block them, the website may not work. Other cookies are necessary for the server to store decisions or inputs from you beyond a session (i.e., a use of the website) if you request this feature (e.g., the chosen language, consent given, automatic login function, etc.). These cookies have an expiration time of up to 24 months ("persistent cookies"). They are retained for this period, after which they are deleted.

  • Performance Cookies: To optimize our website and corresponding offerings and better adapt them to user needs, we use cookies to record and analyze the use of our website, possibly beyond the session. This is done through third-party analytics services. We have listed these below. Performance cookies also have an expiration time of up to 24 months. Details can be found on the websites of the third-party providers.

The following pages provide explanations on how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Google Chrome for Desktop

  • Google Chrome for Mobile

  • Apple Safari for Desktop

  • Apple Safari for Mobile

4. Plugins

Within the knit’n’purl studio game LLC website, third-party content (so-called plugins) may be used. We use LinkedIn, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Discord, and a shop.

When you are on the knit’n’purl studio game LLC website, a connection can be made with the respective website. The button content is transmitted to your browser and integrated into the website.

As a result, the respective provider always receives the information that you have visited the knit’n’purl studio game LLC website. This applies regardless of whether you are a member of a social network or not logged in. Furthermore, regardless of whether you actually interact with the embedded content, information from the website is automatically collected. The following data may be transmitted in this context: IP address, browser information and operating systems, screen resolution, installed browser plugins (e.g., Adobe Flash Player), visitor origin (if you followed a link), and the current page URL.

If you are logged into a social network while using the knit’n’purl studio game LLC website, the information about your visit to the website may be linked and stored with your membership data. If you do not want social networks to link your visit to the knit’n’purl studio game LLC website with your social network account, you must log out of the network before visiting the knit’n’purl studio game LLC website. We have no control over the data collected by social networks. Please refer to the privacy policies of social networks for the nature, extent, and purpose of data processing, information on further data processing, and your rights and settings to protect your privacy. You also have the option to block social media plugins using add-ons in your browser to prevent data transmission.

  • LinkedIn: Our website uses features of the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Inc. (USA). Each time you access one of our pages containing LinkedIn functions, a connection to LinkedIn servers is established. LinkedIn receives information that you have visited our websites with your IP address. If you click the "Recommend Button" on LinkedIn and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn can link your visit to our website with your user account. We would like to point out that we, as the website provider, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data and its use by LinkedIn. More information can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy: LinkedIn Privacy Policy.

  • Instagram: Our site includes plugins from the social network Instagram, provided by Meta Platforms Inc. (USA). You can recognize the Instagram plugins by the Instagram logo on our site. When you visit our site, a direct connection between your browser and the Instagram server is established via the plugin. Instagram thus receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. This allows Instagram to link your visit to our site with your user account. We point out that we, as the site provider, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data and its use by Instagram. More information can be found in Instagram's privacy policy: Instagram Privacy Policy.

  • X (formerly Twitter): Our site includes plugins from the social network X. The provider is Twitter Inc. You can recognize the X plugins by the X logo on our site. When you visit our site, a direct connection between your browser and the X server is established via the plugin. X thus receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. This allows X to link your visit to our site with your user account. We point out that we, as the site provider, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data and its use by X. More information can be found in X's privacy policy: X Privacy Policy.

  • TikTok: Our site includes plugins from the social network TikTok, provided by ByteDance Ltd. You can recognize the TikTok plugins by the TikTok logo on our site. When you visit our site, a direct connection between your browser and the TikTok server is established via the plugin. TikTok thus receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. This allows TikTok to link your visit to our site with your user account. We point out that we, as the site provider, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data and its use by TikTok. More information can be found in TikTok's privacy policy: TikTok Privacy Policy.

  • Discord: Our site includes plugins from the social network Discord, provided by Discord Inc. You can recognize the Discord plugins by the Discord logo on our site. When you visit our site, a direct connection between your browser and the Discord server is established via the plugin. Discord thus receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. This allows Discord to link your visit to our site with your user account. We point out that we, as the site provider, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data and its use by Discord. More information can be found in Discord's privacy policy: Discord Privacy Policy.

  • Shop: Our site includes plugins from Squarespace, provided by Squarespace Inc. You can recognize the Squarespace plugins by the Squarespace logo on our site. When you visit our site, a direct connection between your browser and the Squarespace server is established via the plugin. Squarespace thus receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. This allows Squarespace to link your visit to our site with your user account. We point out that we, as the site provider, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data and its use by Squarespace. More information can be found in Squarespace's privacy policy: Squarespace Privacy Policy.

5. Online Marketing / Newsletter

knit’n’purl studio game LLC may send newsletters containing information about its games, special offers, and other content that may be of interest to you. If you would like to receive our newsletters, you must provide your email address and additional information. Your email address will not be shared with third parties. You may opt-out of our newsletter service at any time. You can find an unsubscribe link at the end of every newsletter. Your email address will only be used with your explicit consent for sending the newsletter and other marketing materials. The legal basis for processing your data in connection with sending the newsletter is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against manipulation, partial or total loss, and unauthorized third-party access. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to request information about your personal data processed by knit’n’purl studio game LLC at any time. You can request correction of incorrect data and completion of incomplete personal data. Furthermore, you can request deletion of your data, unless we are legally obligated to retain it.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about data protection on the knit’n’purl studio game LLC website or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

knit’n’purl studio game LLC

c/o Luciana Vigano
Postfach
Etzelstrasse 3
8038 Zürich