Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Loba Lingala, based in the United Kingdom. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, please contact us at hello@lobalingalagame.com.

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you voluntarily share when signing up for updates or communicating with us

We do not collect any sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.

3. How We Collect Data

We collect your information when you:

• Sign up to be notified about the Loba Lingala physical card game launch
• Contact us via email or through our website

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your personal data to:

• Notify you when the Loba Lingala physical card game launches
• Send you occasional updates about the game and related products
• Respond to your enquiries
• Improve our products and communications
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Our lawful basis for processing your data includes:

• Your consent — when you sign up to receive communications
• Legitimate interests in communicating about our products, balanced with your rights and freedoms

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We use the following trusted service providers who may process your data on our behalf:

• Netlify — our website host, which processes form submissions (including email sign-ups) on our behalf. Netlify is bound by its own privacy and data protection policies.
• Other email or communications platforms we may use to send updates. These providers only process your data on our behalf and are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.

7. International Data Transfers

Netlify, our website host, is based in the United States. As a result, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. Netlify relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK ICO to ensure your data is protected to an equivalent standard as required under UK GDPR.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Only authorised personnel have access to your personal information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. If you unsubscribe or request deletion of your data, we will promptly remove your information from our active systems, except where we are legally required to retain certain data for compliance purposes. You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by emailing hello@lobalingalagame.com.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@lobalingalagame.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully. You can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk.

11. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses Fathom Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that does not use cookies or collect personal data. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Please review it periodically.