Effective Date: 1st January 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how LeadingStable.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you access and use our online horse racing game and related services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable UK data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data from you:

Account Information: Name, email address, and other registration details.

Payment Information: Payment details if you purchase GG’s or other in-game services (handled by secure payment processors).

In-Game Data: Data related to your gameplay, including horses owned, races entered, transactions, and activity logs.

Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for improving our website and gameplay experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To manage your account and provide access to our services.

To process in-game transactions, including purchases and auction sales.

To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and customer support.

To analyze and improve game performance and user experience.

To ensure compliance with our terms, conditions, and legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following lawful grounds:

Contractual Necessity: For providing our game services to you.

Consent: For optional marketing communications.

Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Legitimate Interest: For improving our services and ensuring game security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data in limited circumstances:

With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting services) to perform essential services.

If required by law, regulatory authorities, or to protect our legal rights.

With your consent, for marketing partnerships or promotions.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Upon request, you may ask us to delete or anonymize your personal data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and request copies of your personal data.

Correct or update your information.

Request deletion or restriction of data processing.

Object to certain data uses, such as marketing communications.

Withdraw consent where applicable.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at help@leadingstable.com

7. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies may store user preferences, login status, and usage data.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. International Data Transfers

As our services are primarily operated within the UK, your data may be transferred to or stored on servers located outside your country. We take measures to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. Your continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact help@leadingstable.com