Privacy Policy

Ludic Compass is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in plain language. If you have questions, please contact us at hello@moodarcadeguide.pro.

1. Who We Are

Ludic Compass is an informational gaming hub based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. We operate the website moodarcadeguide.pro to serve creative professionals aged 25–40 by providing curated game recommendations, strategy insights, and lore analysis. We are not a gambling platform, payment processor, or social network—we are an editorial and advisory resource.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it or when you interact with our site. The types of data we may collect include:

• Contact Information: If you submit an inquiry form, sign up for updates, or contact us directly, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you provide.
• Usage Data: Our web server automatically logs your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral source. This helps us understand how the site is used and identify technical issues.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, analyse site performance, and improve user experience. These are typically non-identifying unless you have created an account or logged in.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device (screen resolution, language settings) to optimise the site's display and functionality.

We do not collect payment card information, financial data, or health information. We do not require account creation to access our editorial content.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law (including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018), we process your data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you submit a contact form or opt into communications, you consent to us processing your data for that purpose.
• Legitimate Interests: We process usage and device data to maintain site security, improve functionality, and understand audience behaviour—interests that do not override your rights.
• Legal Obligation: We may process data if required by law or to comply with regulatory requests.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send you updates, newsletters, or other communications if you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time).
• To analyse site traffic, user behaviour, and content performance to improve our editorial offerings and user experience.
• To diagnose technical problems and maintain site security.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
• To personalise your experience by remembering your preferences (e.g., theme settings, browsing history within a session).

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., session management, security).
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site by collecting anonymous usage data. These may be set by analytics tools we employ.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., language, display preferences) to enhance your experience on return visits.

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. You can also clear cookies from your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated third-party websites.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who provide hosting, analytics, email delivery, or other technical services on our behalf. These processors are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or legitimate government request.
• Business Transfers: If Ludic Compass is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.

We do not share data with analytics platforms in a way that identifies you personally, unless you have explicitly consented.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact Information: Retained for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, and thereafter for a reasonable period (typically 12 months) in case of follow-up questions, unless you request deletion.
• Usage and Analytics Data: Typically retained for 12–24 months, after which it is aggregated or deleted.
• Cookies: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies are retained for up to 12 months unless you clear them manually.
• Newsletter Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe, at which point we delete your email address within 30 days.

If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it within 30 days unless we are legally required to retain it.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we have a legal obligation to retain it).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format and ask us to transfer it to another organisation.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data for legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@moodarcadeguide.pro with your request. We will respond within 30 days. If you believe we have violated your rights, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

9. International Data Transfers

Ludic Compass is based in the United Kingdom. Your data is primarily stored and processed within the UK. If we transfer data outside the UK (e.g., to a cloud service provider), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection law.

10. Children's Privacy

Our site is intended for creative professionals aged 25–40 and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately at hello@moodarcadeguide.pro.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure server infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials (if applicable) confidential.

12. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites, including developer sites, gaming platforms, and industry resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to Ludic Compass. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your personal data.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date below. Your continued use of the site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: hello@moodarcadeguide.pro
• Website: moodarcadeguide.pro
• Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Last Updated: January 2026