Privacy Policy
Effective: January 2026
Maple Media, The Netherlands (“Maple Media”, “we”, or “us”) values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website www.samutale.com and use our services.
1. Personal Data We Collect
You can use our site without providing personal information. Personal data is only collected when you provide it voluntarily.
a) Contact Forms
- Data: name, email, and any message content.
- Purpose: to respond to your inquiries.
- Legal basis: your consent or contractual necessity.
b) Newsletters
- Data: email address and username.
- Purpose: to send newsletters, promotions, or updates.
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in each newsletter.
c) Accounts / Community Features
- Data: registration info, forum messages, in-game chat.
- Purpose: to provide services, communicate with you, and manage accounts.
- Forum/game messages may be visible to other users.
d) Polls, Surveys, Contests
- Data: name, email, IP address, optional cookies.
- Purpose: to ensure fair participation and process entries.
2. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and protect against abuse.
- Essential Cookies: required for core functionality, cannot be disabled except via browser settings.
- Analytics Cookies: collect usage info to optimize our site and services.
- Third-party Cookies: for embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Twitter) or ads.
Consent: You can manage your preferences via the cookie settings. You may refuse non-essential cookies without affecting site functionality. Cookie preferences are stored locally in your browser.
3. Google Analytics
Our site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous data about site usage.
- IP addresses are anonymized.
- Data may be transferred to the United States.
- Purpose: analyze site traffic, generate reports, and improve services.
- You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking here: Google Analytics Opt-out
Consent for GA4 tracking is requested via the cookie banner. GA4 scripts are only loaded after you give consent.
4. Social Plugins and External Content
We may embed content from Facebook, X, YouTube, or other services. When you interact with these, your browser may send info directly to the provider. We do not control how these third parties use your data; please check their privacy policies:
5. Log Files
For technical and security purposes, our servers automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Date and time of access
- Referring URL
- Operating system
This data is used for analytics, security, and fraud prevention, and may be stored temporarily.
6. Disclosure to Third Parties
We only share personal data with third parties:
- When legally required
- When you consent
- With service providers who process data on our behalf, under strict confidentiality agreements
We do not sell your data.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for cookies or newsletter)
- Object to processing or request restrictions
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
8. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described. Cookie consent preferences are stored locally in your browser.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Please check regularly before submitting personal information.
