Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LightningFaucet.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Our Privacy Philosophy

We believe in minimal data collection. As a Bitcoin Lightning Network service, we embrace the privacy-preserving nature of cryptocurrency:

• We do not require your real name
• We do not require identity verification (KYC)
• We do not require a phone number
• We collect only what is necessary to operate the Service

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

• Email Address: Required for free spin verification and optional for game launch notifications. Used solely for the stated purpose.
• Lightning Wallet Linking Key: A public key provided when using LNURL-auth. This is pseudonymous and does not reveal your identity.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP Address: Collected for security, fraud prevention, and rate limiting. May be used to enforce geographic restrictions.
• Browser Information: User agent string, browser type, and device information for compatibility and security purposes.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, game history, and interaction patterns to improve the Service.
• Transaction Data: Lightning Network payment hashes, amounts, and timestamps necessary for processing deposits and withdrawals.

3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Your real name or legal identity
• Government ID or identity documents
• Physical address
• Phone number
• Bank account or credit card information
• Social Security Number or equivalent

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Service Operation: Processing transactions, managing accounts, and providing customer support
• Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Compliance: Enforcing our Terms of Service and complying with legal obligations
• Communication: Sending service-related notifications and requested updates
• Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance the Service
• Provably Fair: Maintaining game integrity and verification systems

5. Data Retention

We retain data for the following periods:

• Account Data: Retained while account is active and for 1 year after last activity
• Transaction Records: Retained for 3 years for legal and auditing purposes
• Game History: Retained for 1 year for provably fair verification
• Email Addresses: Retained until unsubscribe request or account deletion
• Server Logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days

Inactive accounts with zero balance may be purged after 1 year of inactivity.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service (e.g., hosting providers, email services), bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or the safety of others
• Fraud Prevention: To investigate or prevent fraud, security issues, or technical problems
• Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided

7. Cookies and Tracking

7.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Session management and authentication
• Security and fraud prevention
• Remembering your preferences

7.2 Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral sources
• General geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7.3 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

• Store your session token for authentication
• Remember game preferences and settings
• Cache provably fair seed information

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication for internal systems
• Secure Storage: Sensitive data encrypted at rest
• Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and logging
• Updates: Regular security updates and vulnerability assessments

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days.

Note: Due to our pseudonymous system, we may require you to prove account ownership (e.g., via recovery code or signed message) before processing certain requests.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Lightning wallet providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may be communicated through the Service interface or email notification.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

privacy@lightningfaucet.com