Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

Introduction to Our Privacy Practices

Seekthorn is built on a foundation of user privacy and data minimization. Unlike many online platforms that collect extensive user data, we have deliberately designed our social casino to operate with minimal information gathering. This privacy policy explains our straightforward approach to user data and demonstrates our commitment to protecting your privacy.

Data We Collect (Or Rather, Don't Collect)

Seekthorn operates on a principle of extreme data minimization. We do not require user registration, we do not collect email addresses, we do not gather personal information, and we do not track individual user behavior across sessions. The only data point we maintain is a simple age verification flag stored locally in your browser's localStorage.

Age Verification Mechanism

When you first visit Seekthorn and confirm that you are 18 years of age or older, we store a small verification flag in your browser's localStorage. This flag serves one purpose: preventing the age verification modal from appearing on subsequent visits from the same browser. This data never leaves your device, is never transmitted to our servers, and is completely under your control. You can delete this flag at any time through your browser's settings.

How localStorage Works

LocalStorage is a browser feature that allows websites to store small amounts of data locally on your device. Unlike cookies that are sent with every server request, localStorage data remains on your computer and is only accessible by the website that created it. In Seekthorn's case, we use localStorage exclusively for the age verification flag—nothing more. This approach ensures maximum privacy while providing a seamless user experience.

No Server-Side Data Collection

Seekthorn does not maintain user databases, does not log your activities, and does not collect analytics about your gaming sessions. When you play our games, that activity exists solely on your device in that moment. We have no record of which games you played, how long you played them, or any outcomes within the games. This is privacy by design—we simply don't build systems that would enable such tracking.

Third-Party Services and External Links

Seekthorn does not integrate third-party analytics, advertising networks, social media widgets, or any other external services that might collect user data. The only external links on our platform are the responsible gambling resources in our footer (GambleAware, GamCare, and Gambling Therapy). These links direct you to external websites that have their own privacy policies independent of Seekthorn.

Browser and Device Information

Like all websites, when you access Seekthorn, your browser automatically sends certain technical information to our servers, including your IP address, browser type, and referring page. This information is used solely to deliver the website content to your browser and is not retained, analyzed, or used for any other purpose. Standard web server logs may temporarily contain this information for technical maintenance purposes.

Your Privacy Rights and Control

You maintain complete control over the limited data associated with your Seekthorn usage. To clear the age verification flag, simply clear your browser's localStorage or site data for Seekthorn. Different browsers have different methods for this, but all modern browsers include settings for managing stored website data. Clearing this data will cause the age verification modal to appear again on your next visit.

Children's Privacy Protection

Seekthorn is not designed for, intended for, or directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect any information from minors. Our age verification system is designed to prevent access by underage individuals, although we acknowledge it relies on user honesty. If we become aware that someone under 18 has accessed Seekthorn, we will take appropriate steps to prevent future access.

Security Measures

Although Seekthorn collects minimal data, we still implement industry-standard security practices to protect the integrity of our platform. This includes secure connections (HTTPS), regular security updates, and careful code review to prevent vulnerabilities. However, the best security measure is our fundamental approach: we don't collect sensitive data in the first place.

International Users

Seekthorn is accessible globally, and we apply the same privacy-respecting practices to all users regardless of location. The localStorage age verification flag is stored on your device regardless of where you're located, and we do not differentiate our privacy practices based on jurisdiction.

Changes to Privacy Policy

Should we ever need to modify our privacy practices, we will update this policy and note the revision date at the top of the page. We encourage periodic review of this privacy policy to stay informed. However, we are committed to maintaining our core principle of data minimization and would only make changes that align with protecting user privacy.

Questions and Concerns

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns about how Seekthorn handles user information, we encourage you to carefully review this document. Our practices are straightforward and transparent: we collect virtually no data, we use localStorage only for age verification, and we don't track users. This simplicity is intentional and reflects our values.