Privacy Policy

1. Introduction to the Veridia Data Grid

Welcome to Emerald City Drop. Veridia Entertainment Ltd acts as the data controller in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. We are committed to protecting the limited session data generated while you enjoy our free social casino.

2. Data We Collect

Because we require no accounts or registrations, the data we collect is limited to local session identifiers and gameplay metrics. This includes your interactions with titles like Turbine Spins and Strato Glider, as well as your current Joules balance, purely to facilitate continuous gameplay.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful basis for processing this local session data is legitimate interest. We process this information exclusively to ensure the Emerald City Drop website functions correctly and provides a seamless free-play experience.

4. No Real Money Transactions

Since Emerald City Drop involves absolutely no real money, we do not collect, process, or store any financial information, credit card details, or banking data. Your Joules are entirely virtual and granted for free.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Veridia Entertainment Ltd does not sell your session data to third parties. We may use analytics providers to understand how visitors interact with our solarpunk world, but this data remains anonymised and aggregated.

6. Data Retention

Your Joules balance and game state are primarily stored locally on your device using cookies and local storage. If you clear your browser cache, your progress in games like Vertical Velocity will be permanently erased.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a UK resident, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your data. Given our no-account structure, exercising the right to erasure is as simple as clearing your browser's local storage for Emerald City Drop.

8. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard encryption to protect the connection between your browser and our servers. Even though no real money is involved, we treat your interaction with the Emerald City Drop platform with high security.

9. Children's Privacy

Emerald City Drop is strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect any data from minors. Any session suspected to belong to an underage user will be terminated immediately.

10. Contacting the ICO

If you have concerns about how Veridia Entertainment Ltd handles your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection.

11. Policy Updates

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in UK law or site functionality. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of Emerald City Drop constitutes acceptance of these updates.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact our data protection team directly at support@emeraldcitydrop.com. We are here to ensure your time in Veridia is safe and transparent.