Privacy Policy

We understand that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal data is used. We respect and value the privacy of all users of Playnist and visitors to our website, playnist.com (“Our Site”).

We will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described in this Policy, and in a way that is consistent with our legal obligations and your rights under applicable data protection laws.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand them. By using Our Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, you should stop using Our Site immediately.

1. Definitions & Interpretation

• "Playnist", "we", "us", "our": Refers to Playnist OÜ, registered in Estonia.
  
• "Personal Data": Any information relating to an identifiable individual (as defined underGDPR).
• "Data Protection Legislation": Refers to the EU General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR), Estonian Personal Data Protection Act, and any applicable EU/EEA privacylaws.

2. About

Playnist OÜ is registered in Estonia, business registration 17235279.

• Registered Address: Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tartu mnt 67/1-13b, 10115, Estonia.
• Contact Email: contact@playnist.com
  We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. What personal data we collect

We may collect the following data:

• Identity and Contact Data: Name, email address (via sign-up forms), social media handle (via Ambassador sign-up form)
• Usage Data: How you interact with our website and email marketing (via analytics tools.)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information (via analytics tools.)
• We do not collect special category data (e.g., health, religious beliefs).

4. How we collect your data

We collect data in the following ways:

• Direct input: Information you provide directly to us, such as through waitlist signups, ambassador applications, or other forms on our website.
• Automated tracking: Information collected via analytics tools (e.g., page views, session duration) to help us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience.
• Email engagement tracking: Data such as email opens, clicks, and related engagement metrics, collected to measure the effectiveness of our communications and deliver relevant updates.

5. How we use your data (and legal basis)

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccuracies.
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
• Object to processing or restrict use.
• Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing).
• Request data portability.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (see Part 9).

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@playnist.com.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Anonymized analytics data may be kept longer for reporting.

8. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We only share personal data with carefully selected third-party service providers that help us operate and improve Playnist. These providers act as data processors, operating solely under our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.

We share data with service providers in the following categories:

• Email marketing and engagement: To manage signups, send updates, and track email engagement.
• Hosting and platform services: To host our website, app, and related infrastructure securely.
• Analytics tools: To monitor and improve site and platform performance (e.g., user traffic, feature usage).
• Workflow automation tools: To streamline internal processes and connect forms or tools we use.
• Domain and email services: To manage our domain, email accounts, and communications securely.
• Payment services (future): For processing any future paid features or subscriptions (e.g. Playnist Plus).
• IGDB API (Internet Game Database): We use the IGDB API to provide game information, such as titles, cover images, and metadata, within Playnist. This integration does not involve the sharing of any personal data. IGDB may collect limited technical information (such as anonymized API request logs) in accordance with its own privacy practices. For more information, please refer to IGDB’s Privacy Policy.

9. International Data Transfers

Some services may store data outside the EEA (e.g., US-based servers). We use GDPR-approved mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate measures, including:

• SSL encryption for data in transit.
• Secure servers and GDPR-compliant providers.
• Restricted access to personal data for authorized staff only.

11. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority in line with our legal obligations under GDPR.

12. Complaints and Supervisory Authority

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you may lodge a complaint with:

Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (AKI)

• Website: https://www.aki.ee

We encourage contacting us first at contact@playnist.com so we can resolve issues directly.

13. Children’s Privacy

Playnist is suitable for all ages but is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such data in error, we will promptly delete it and take steps to remove it from our records.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. Updates will be posted here and significant changes communicated by email.

15. Contact Us

We are committed to making our legal documents accessible and easy to understand. For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:

• Email: contact@playnist.com
• Address: Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tartu mnt 67/1-13b, 10115, Estonia