Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 17, 2026 • Last Updated: March 17, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to ThunderWar, operated through thunderwargaming.com. We are a free social arcade entertainment platform designed exclusively for adults aged 19 and older residing in Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian provincial privacy legislation. By accessing or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. ThunderWar does not involve any real money transactions; our platform is purely a digital entertainment experience.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various categories of information to provide and improve our social arcade services. The following table outlines the types of data we gather:

Data Category	Examples	Collection Method
Account Information	Display name, email address, age confirmation	Provided by you
Usage Data	Arcade modules played, session duration, scores	Automatic collection
Device Information	Browser type, operating system, screen resolution	Automatic collection
Location Data	Province, general region (not precise GPS)	IP-based estimation
Communications	Contact form messages, support inquiries	Provided by you

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve the ThunderWar social arcade platform and its entertainment modules
To verify that users meet the minimum age requirement of 19 years for Canadian residents
To personalize your arcade experience, including leaderboard features and achievement tracking
To communicate with you about platform updates, community events, and service announcements
To monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance the digital entertainment experience
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or violations of our Terms of Service
To comply with applicable Canadian laws and regulatory requirements

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under PIPEDA, we process your personal information based on one or more of the following grounds: your informed consent, which you provide when creating an account or using our platform; contractual necessity to deliver the services you have requested; legitimate interests in improving our platform and ensuring a safe environment for all users; and legal obligations that require us to retain or disclose certain data. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Privacy Officer, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of the ThunderWar platform.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

ThunderWar does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, and platform operations, bound by confidentiality agreements
Legal Requirements: When required by Canadian law, court order, or government regulation
Safety and Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ThunderWar, our users, or the public
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by Canadian law. Account data is retained for the duration of your active account. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal or audit purposes. Usage analytics data is anonymized after 24 months and cannot be linked back to individual users.

7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

As a Canadian resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right of Access: You may request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
Right to Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Right to Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time
Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
Right to Complain: You have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@thunderwargaming.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ThunderWar uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These include essential cookies for platform functionality, preference cookies to remember your settings, and analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent banner.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols, secure server infrastructure with regular security audits, access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only, and regular monitoring for potential security vulnerabilities. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure. We encourage you to take steps to protect your account credentials and report any suspicious activity immediately.

10. Children's Privacy

ThunderWar is intended exclusively for adults aged 19 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 19. Our age verification process is designed to prevent minors from accessing the platform. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a person under 19, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our systems. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@thunderwargaming.com.

11. Contact and Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may reach us through the following channels:

Privacy Officer: privacy@thunderwargaming.com
General Inquiries: hello@thunderwargaming.com
Contact Form: thunderwargaming.com/contact-page.php.html

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca. We are committed to resolving all privacy-related concerns in a timely and transparent manner.

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