PRIVACY POLICY

Effective: September 14, 2026

1. About This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how PLAYFOUND, operated by AniMéi Gamer Zone, may collect, use, and handle information provided through the PLAYFOUND website, event registrations, applications, feedback forms, communications, and related event activities.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with PLAYFOUND, information may include:

• Name and contact information
• Email address
• Developer or studio information
• Game information and promotional materials
• Publisher or organization information
• Event registration information
• Player feedback and survey responses
• Information voluntarily included in messages or forms

3. How We Use Information

Information may be used to:

• Process registrations and applications
• Coordinate event participation
• Communicate event information
• Review developer and organization submissions
• Collect and organize player feedback
• Improve PLAYFOUND events and services
• Respond to questions and inquiries
• Maintain event records and operations

4. Google Forms and Google Sheets

PLAYFOUND may use Google Forms and Google Sheets to collect and organize attendee registrations, developer applications, organization inquiries, player feedback, and other event data.

Information submitted through these services is also processed according to Google's applicable privacy and security practices.

5. Sharing of Information

PLAYFOUND does not sell personal information.

Information may be shared with service providers or event partners when reasonably necessary to operate PLAYFOUND, fulfill a request, administer an event, comply with law, or protect the safety and rights of participants.

Player feedback may be shared with participating developers or studios where the purpose of the form is to provide feedback about their game.

6. Public Materials

Information intended for public promotion — such as an approved studio name, game title, game description, screenshots, logos, artwork, or participating organization information — may be displayed on the PLAYFOUND website, social media, event materials, or promotional content.

7. Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for event administration, communications, recordkeeping, feedback reporting, legal obligations, or other legitimate operational purposes.

8. Data Security

PLAYFOUND takes reasonable measures to protect information under its control. However, no online service or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Services

The PLAYFOUND website may link to or use third-party services including Google, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms. Those services maintain their own privacy practices and policies.

10. Children

PLAYFOUND events may be accessible to families and younger participants. We do not knowingly use this website to solicit unnecessary personal information from children. Additional consent or participation requirements may apply to minors for specific registrations or event activities.

11. Your Choices

You may contact PLAYFOUND regarding information you have submitted, including questions about correction or deletion, subject to applicable legal, operational, and recordkeeping requirements.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as PLAYFOUND's website, registration systems, events, and services evolve.

13. Contact

Privacy questions may be sent to support@animegamerzone.com .