Privacy Policy
How We Protect Your Information - Updated October 2025
Our Privacy Philosophy
At Ashthornis, we believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a privilege. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting your personal information and maintaining transparency about our data practices.
As a free social casino platform, Ashthornis operates with minimal data collection. We don't require personal information, we don't track you across the web, and we don't sell your data. This policy explains exactly what limited information we collect and why.
What Information We Collect
Ashthornis collects very limited information, and most of it never leaves your device:
Age Verification Data
When you confirm you're 18 or older, we store this confirmation in your browser's local storage. This is not transmitted to our servers—it exists solely on your device to prevent the age gate from appearing on every visit. You can delete this at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.
Technical and Usage Information
Like most websites, our servers automatically log certain technical data:
- IP address (used for basic security and regional statistics only)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- Page URLs visited within Ashthornis
- Timestamps of visits
- Referring website (if you clicked a link to reach us)
This information helps us maintain platform security, optimize performance, and understand general usage patterns. It's collected automatically by standard web server processes and is not personally identifiable in most cases.
Game-Related Data
When you play games on Ashthornis, gameplay data may be stored locally in your browser:
- Virtual currency balances
- Game progress and settings
- Personal preferences (sound settings, display options)
This data remains exclusively on your device and is never uploaded to our servers. It exists to preserve your gaming experience between sessions.
What We DON'T Collect
It's equally important to clarify what we don't collect:
- We don't require or collect names, email addresses, or contact information
- We don't track your browsing across other websites
- We don't use advertising networks or third-party trackers
- We don't collect payment information (we're entirely free)
- We don't gather precise geolocation beyond country-level data
- We don't create user profiles or behavioral profiles
How We Use Collected Information
The limited data we collect serves specific purposes:
Platform Operations
Technical information helps us deliver Ashthornis reliably. We use it to identify performance issues, ensure games load properly across different devices, and maintain overall platform stability.
Security Protection
IP addresses and access logs help us detect suspicious activity, prevent abuse, and protect the platform from security threats like DDoS attacks or unauthorized access attempts.
Aggregate Analytics
We analyze usage data in aggregate form to understand general trends—like which games are popular or what devices visitors use. All analytics are performed on anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify individual users.
Legal Compliance
Age verification data ensures compliance with age restriction requirements. Technical logs may be used to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
Cookies and Browser Storage
Ashthornis uses minimal browser storage technologies:
Essential Storage
We use localStorage to remember your age verification. This is essential for the site to function properly and comply with age restrictions. The data stored is minimal: essentially a "yes" flag indicating you've confirmed your age.
Game Storage
Games may use localStorage to save progress, settings, and virtual currency. This data never leaves your browser and is managed entirely client-side by the game software.
No Tracking Cookies
We do not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or cross-site monitoring. We don't employ third-party cookie systems or analytics platforms that track users.
Managing Storage
You have full control over browser storage. You can view, manage, and delete localStorage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings. Clearing storage will reset age verification and game progress.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We maintain a strict no-sharing policy:
Zero Data Sales
Ashthornis does not sell, rent, lease, or trade user data to any third party for any reason. Your information is not a commodity we monetize.
No Third-Party Services
We don't integrate third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The platform operates independently without external data-sharing partnerships.
External Links
Ashthornis links to responsible gambling resources (GambleAware, GamCare, Gambling Therapy). These are external organizations with their own privacy policies. We're not responsible for their data practices, though we've chosen reputable organizations committed to user privacy.
Legal Requirements
The only exception to our no-sharing policy is legal compulsion. If required by valid legal process, we may disclose information to comply with court orders, government requests, or applicable laws. We would limit such disclosure to the minimum necessary and, where legally permissible, notify affected users.
Data Security Measures
We implement reasonable security practices to protect the limited data we collect:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Secure server configurations and regular security updates
- Access controls limiting who can view server logs
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability monitoring
However, since most Ashthornis data stays on your device, your browser's security features provide primary protection. Keep your browser updated and use security best practices to protect locally stored data.
No system is perfectly secure. While we implement reasonable protections, we cannot guarantee absolute security and are not liable for unauthorized access resulting from circumstances beyond our control.
Your Privacy Rights
You maintain significant control over your information:
Access and Deletion
Since most data is stored locally in your browser, you can access and delete it through browser settings. Clearing browser data removes age verification status and game progress.
Opt-Out
The simplest opt-out is to stop using Ashthornis. Since we don't track you across websites or require accounts, ceasing use effectively ends data collection.
Browser Controls
Modern browsers offer robust privacy controls. You can disable localStorage, block cookies, use private/incognito mode, or employ browser extensions to enhance privacy. Note that some features may not work properly with strict privacy settings.
Children's Privacy
Ashthornis is exclusively for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. Our age verification is designed to prevent underage access.
If we discover that someone under 18 has accessed Ashthornis, we take immediate action to restrict access. Parents should monitor children's internet use and employ parental control software to prevent access to age-restricted sites.
International Users
Ashthornis is accessible globally. Different countries have different privacy laws. By using our platform, you acknowledge that data may be processed in jurisdictions with privacy protections different from your home country.
Regardless of your location, we apply the privacy principles outlined in this policy uniformly to all users worldwide.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be reflected in the "Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage periodic review to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Continued use of Ashthornis after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. If changes are substantial, we may provide additional notice on our platform.
Summary: Our Privacy Commitment
To summarize Ashthornis's approach to privacy:
- Minimal data collection - only what's necessary for operation
- Most data stays on your device via local storage
- No data sales, rentals, or trades to third parties
- No tracking cookies or cross-site monitoring
- No third-party analytics or advertising networks
- Transparent about what we collect and why
- You maintain control through browser settings
Privacy isn't an afterthought at Ashthornis—it's built into our platform's foundation. We believe you should enjoy entertainment without sacrificing your personal information.