Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-11-10

Who we are

Controller: JOA Games Inc.
Based in: Washington, United States
Contact: legal@joa.live

What data we collect

• Site usage: We do not use third-party analytics and we do not serve advertising.
• Preferences: If you allow it, we store your chosen language in your browser.
• Technical data: Our hosting provider may process standard server logs (e.g. IP address, browser type, and access time) for security and debugging purposes.
• Newsletter subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address (and any optional details you provide) to send you updates, news, and occasional offers. We use this information only for that purpose. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

Purpose and legal basis

• Essential storage (remembering your consent). Legal basis: legitimate interests / Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
• Functional storage (remembering language preference). Legal basis: consent / Article 6(1)(a) GDPR — only requested in regions where GDPR or similar laws require consent.
• Newsletter communication (sending updates and offers to subscribers). Legal basis: consent / Article 6(1)(a) GDPR — you may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.

Data retention

Language preference and consent information are stored locally in your browser until you clear them or revoke consent. Server logs, if any, are retained by our hosting provider for a limited time for security and maintenance purposes. Newsletter subscriber information is retained only while your subscription is active or until you unsubscribe.

Your rights

You can request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your personal data. You may also object to processing or withdraw consent at any time (where applicable) through the unsubscribe link in our emails or through the Cookie or Privacy settings. To exercise your rights, contact us at legal@joa.live.

International transfers

No routine international transfers are made for website operations. However, when you subscribe to our newsletter, your information may be transferred to and processed by Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.) in the United States. Mailchimp participates in the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework, ensuring appropriate safeguards for personal data. You can read Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy at https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/.

Processors

We use hosting and content delivery providers to operate this site. They act as processors on our behalf and process data only as necessary to provide hosting, security, and performance.

For our email newsletter, we use Mailchimp (operated by Intuit Inc.) to manage subscriptions and deliver communications. Mailchimp processes subscriber data on our behalf in compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements and does not use your information for its own marketing purposes.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

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