Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Chewaplay ("we", "us", or "our") operates https://chewaplay.com.et (the "Site"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Site.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chewaplay. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains:

What information we collect
How we use that information
Your rights regarding your data
How we protect your information

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data about you:

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

Technical Data includes:

Internet protocol (IP) address (anonymized)
Browser type and version
Time zone setting and location (country/region only)
Browser plug-in types and versions
Operating system and platform
Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Screen resolution
Other technology on the devices you use to access this website

Usage Data includes:

Information about how you use our Site and games
Games you play and for how long
Pages you visit on our Site
Time and date of your visit
Referral source (how you arrived at our Site)
Click patterns and navigation paths

2.2 Information You Provide

Recently Played Games: We store information about games you've played recently using browser local storage. This data never leaves your device.

Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and the contents of your message.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We DO NOT collect:

❌ Your name (unless you provide it voluntarily)
❌ Your physical address
❌ Your phone number
❌ Credit card or payment information (we don't sell anything)
❌ Precise geolocation data
❌ User accounts or passwords (no registration required)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for:

3.1 Legitimate Business Interests

To provide and maintain our Service: Ensuring games load properly and the Site functions correctly
To improve user experience: Analyzing which games are popular and how users navigate our Site
To monitor and analyze usage: Understanding traffic patterns and optimizing performance
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues: Identifying bugs and security vulnerabilities

3.2 Advertising Purposes

To display relevant advertisements: We use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to show ads
To measure ad performance: Understanding which ads are effective
To prevent ad fraud: Ensuring advertisers get legitimate impressions

3.3 Communication

To respond to your inquiries: If you contact us, we'll use your email to respond
To send important updates: Rarely, we may notify you of critical changes to our service

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information.

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device. They help us:

Remember your language preference
Store your recently played games
Analyze Site traffic
Deliver personalized advertising

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

Purpose: Basic Site functionality
Duration: Session or persistent
Can be disabled: No (Site won't work properly)

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Understand how visitors use our Site
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes

Advertising Cookies (Optional)

Providers: Google AdSense, Azerion Network partners
Purpose: Deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes

Preference Cookies (Optional)

Purpose: Remember your settings (language, recently played)
Duration: Persistent (until cleared)
Can be disabled: Yes (but preferences won't be saved)

4.3 How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
Ad Settings: Google Ad Settings
Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals
Cookie Consent Banner: Adjust preferences in our cookie banner

Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit Site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may collect information:

5.1 Google AdSense

Purpose: Display advertisements
Data Collected: See Google Privacy Policy
Your Rights: Google Ad Settings

Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

5.2 Game Distribution (Azerion)

Purpose: Host and deliver HTML5 games
Data Collected: See Azerion Privacy Policy
Cookies: Used for ad serving and analytics

5.3 Cloudflare

Purpose: Content delivery and security
Data Collected: IP address (anonymized), security logs
Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy

5.4 Analytics

We may use analytics services to better understand how users interact with our Site. These services may collect:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Click patterns
Device and browser information

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Server Logs: 90 days
Contact Emails: Until inquiry is resolved, then deleted
Cookies: Varies by type (see section 4.2)
Local Storage: Until you clear your browser data

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see section 10).

7. Data Security

We take security seriously and implement appropriate measures:

7.1 Technical Measures

🔒 HTTPS Encryption: All connections are encrypted
🔒 Cloudflare Protection: DDoS protection and firewall
🔒 Secure Hosting: Reputable hosting providers with security certifications
🔒 Regular Updates: Software and dependencies kept up-to-date

7.2 Organizational Measures

🔒 Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what's necessary
🔒 Access Control: Limited access to any collected data
🔒 No Sensitive Data: We don't collect passwords or payment info
🔒 Anonymization: IP addresses and personal identifiers are anonymized

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

8.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

If you're in the European Union, you have the right to:

✅ Access: Request a copy of your personal data
✅ Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
✅ Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
✅ Restriction: Limit how we process your data
✅ Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
✅ Objection: Object to processing for legitimate interests or direct marketing
✅ Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

✅ Know what personal information is collected
✅ Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
✅ Say no to the sale of personal information
✅ Access personal information
✅ Equal service and price

Note: We do NOT sell personal information.

8.3 Other Jurisdictions

Regardless of location, you can:

✅ Request information about data we hold
✅ Request deletion of your data
✅ Opt out of personalized advertising
✅ Contact us with privacy concerns

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is family-friendly and suitable for all ages, including children.

9.1 COPPA Compliance (USA)

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

👶 We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
👶 We do NOT require registration or account creation
👶 Games are screened for age-appropriate content
👶 Ads are filtered for child safety

9.2 Parental Controls

Parents/guardians can:

Monitor children's gameplay (no account required)
Use browser parental controls to limit access
Contact us to report inappropriate content
Request deletion of any inadvertently collected data

10. International Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted globally via Cloudflare's CDN. Your data may be processed in:

🌍 Ethiopia (our primary location)
🌍 European Union (GDPR-compliant data centers)
🌍 United States (for some third-party services)

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Privacy Shield (where applicable)
GDPR-compliant processors

11. Do Not Track Signals

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. When DNT is enabled:

We won't serve personalized ads
Analytics will be limited
Third-party tracking will be minimized

Note: Some Site features may be limited with DNT enabled.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
For significant changes, displaying a prominent notice on our Site

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@chewaplay.com.et
General Contact: contact@chewaplay.com.et
Website: https://chewaplay.com.et/contact/

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

14. Data Protection Authority

If you're in the EU/EEA and believe we haven't addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

15. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our Site
Consent: For analytics and advertising cookies (you can withdraw anytime)
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

Summary

In Plain English:

✅ We collect minimal data (mostly anonymous analytics)
✅ No registration required - play games freely
✅ We use cookies for ads and analytics (you can disable)
✅ We work with Google AdSense and game partners
✅ Your data is protected with HTTPS and security measures
✅ You can request data deletion anytime
✅ We don't sell your information
✅ Family-friendly and COPPA compliant

Questions? Contact us at privacy@chewaplay.com.et

This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 2, 2026