Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/6/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Otome.com (“we,” “us,” “our“). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit or use our website, including when you upload games or play games hosted on our platform.

By using Otome.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

Otome.com is operated and controlled from the Republic of Bulgaria, and we comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us at press@otome.com

3. Information We Collect

3.1. Information You Provide Directly

When you register an account, upload a game, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Account details: username, email address, password (stored securely, encrypted).
  • Uploaded content: game files, images, and metadata (titles, descriptions, etc.).
  • Communications: any messages or feedback you send us.

3.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you access Otome.com, we automatically collect:

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
  • Cookies: used to maintain login sessions and remember user preferences.
  • Analytics data: collected via Google Analytics, which provides aggregated information about how users interact with our website.

You can learn more about Google Analytics’ data practices here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.3. Embedded Content

Some pages may include YouTube videos or other embedded content. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly. These third-party services may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded media in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve Otome.com.
  • Manage user accounts and authentication.
  • Host and display uploaded games.
  • Analyze site usage and performance.
  • Communicate with users (e.g., service announcements or support).
  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent misuse of the platform.

If we introduce advertising or monetization in the future, we will update this policy accordingly and request any additional consents required by law.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity: to provide registered users with account services and hosting capabilities.
  • Legitimate interests: to maintain and improve site functionality and security.
  • Consent: for optional analytics and cookies (where required).
  • Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers managed by Otome.com. We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Passwords are encrypted, and data transmissions occur over secure HTTPS connections.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Account data: retained while your account is active.
  • Uploaded content: retained until deleted by the user or removed due to violation of terms.
  • Analytics and log data: retained for a limited period for statistical and security purposes.

8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

As a user based in the European Union, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict or object to data processing.
  • Data portability (request a copy of your data in a structured format).
  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at press@otome.com.

9. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to:

  • Keep users logged in.
  • Remember preferences and settings.
  • Analyze website traffic (via Google Analytics).

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

10. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties. We may share limited information in the following cases:

  • Service providers: (e.g., analytics or hosting) who process data on our behalf.
  • Legal requirements: when necessary to comply with the law or protect our rights.

11. International Data Transfers

Otome.com operates within the European Union. If your data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

13. Contact

If you have questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at press@otome.com.
Website: https://otome.com

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