Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2024
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ministry Of Product LLC ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information on MaximumChristmas.com (the "Site"). Our goal is to handle as little personal information as possible while still providing a fun, interactive holiday game experience.
1. Information We Collect
We intentionally collect very limited information.
1.1 Local Storage & Cookies (Gameplay Data)
The Site stores your gameplay progress only on your device, using cookies or local storage.
This includes:
- Which Advent days you have opened
- Whether you guessed correctly or incorrectly
- Your score and game state
- Any client-side settings (e.g., music on/off)
This information is never transmitted to our servers.
You may delete this data at any time by clearing your browser's cookies or local storage.
1.2 User-Submitted Content (Fake Product Submissions)
If you choose to submit a fake product, we collect:
- The uploaded image
- Product name and price
- Optional metadata included in the upload
We do not require an account or login to submit content.
We do not ask for identifying information, and you should not include any personally identifiable information in your submission.
1.3 Standard Server Logs
Our hosting provider may automatically log:
- IP address
- Browser/user-agent information
- Pages visited
- Time of access
- Basic request metadata
These logs:
- Are used only for security, performance monitoring, and abuse prevention
- Are not linked to gameplay data
- Are retained only as part of normal server operations
2. What We Do Not Collect
We do not:
- Collect names, passwords, emails, or login data for gameplay
- Track users across sessions using server-side identifiers
- Create user profiles
- Sell personal information
- Use gameplay data for advertising or targeted marketing
Gameplay is entirely anonymous.
3. How We Use Information
Collected information is used to:
- Store game progress on your device
- Review and moderate fake product submissions
- Maintain the security and functionality of the Site
- Improve performance and diagnose issues
We do not use collected information for marketing or advertising.
4. Affiliate Links
The Site uses affiliate links, including Amazon Associates links.
When you click an affiliate link:
- Third-party websites may collect their own data
- Their privacy policies apply, not ours
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
5. Data Retention
5.1 Gameplay Data
Stored only in your browser.
You may remove it anytime by clearing cookies or local storage.
5.2 User Submissions
Fake product submissions may be stored indefinitely for moderation or gameplay use.
If you wish to request removal of specific submitted content, contact us at the email below.
5.3 Server Logs
Retained temporarily as part of normal site operations.
6. Data Sharing
We do not:
- Share personal information with advertisers
- Sell any information to third parties
- Provide user-level data to affiliates, analytics providers, or marketers
We may share:
- Aggregated, anonymous usage information
- User-submitted images or product data as part of gameplay
- Server logs only as necessary to comply with legal obligations or security investigations
7. Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us immediately and we will remove it.
8. Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the Site and submission data.
No system is perfectly secure, but we aim to minimize stored data and therefore minimize risk.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes become effective when posted to this page.
Your continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions or content removal requests, contact:
Ministry Of Product LLC
Washington State, USA