Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Timelands Technology ("Timelands") and its gaming product Time Heroes collect minimal information necessary to provide our services, including:

• Name, surname, and username
• Email address (for Timelands ID authentication)
• Game progress, statistics, and digital assets (Heritage)
• Device information and IP address for cross-platform sync and security
• Cookie data and usage analytics to improve our services
• For B2B advertisers: company name, tax ID, billing address, payment information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our gaming services
• Create and manage your user account
• Sync your progress across devices and platforms
• Improve user experience and game features
• Communicate important updates about our services
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Process B2B advertising transactions and billing
• Perform statistical analysis and performance measurement
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Your information is stored securely using Convex infrastructure with encryption in transit and at rest. We never store plain-text passwords and use secure authentication methods (OTP-based passwordless authentication). Regular security assessments are conducted to maintain the integrity of our systems.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Convex — Database and authentication infrastructure (US-based)
• Vercel — Hosting and deployment platform (US-based, Edge in Istanbul)
• Payment processors — For AdCredits purchases and subscription payments

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how your data is handled.

5. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Turkey, specifically the United States, where our infrastructure providers (Convex, Vercel) are located. These transfers are conducted in compliance with KVKK Article 9 and are subject to your explicit consent obtained during registration.

6. Your Rights

Under KVKK Article 11, you have the right to:

• Learn whether your personal data is being processed
• Request information about the processing if your data has been processed
• Learn the purpose of processing and whether data is used in accordance with that purpose
• Know the third parties to whom your data has been transferred domestically or abroad
• Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data
• Request deletion or destruction under KVKK Article 7
• Request that corrections, deletions, or destructions be notified to third parties
• Object to outcomes arising from exclusively automated analysis of your data
• Claim damages for unlawful processing of your personal data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your game data in a portable format
• Lodge a complaint with the Turkish Data Protection Authority (KVKK)

7. Data Retention

• Account data: For the duration of your active account + 30 days after deletion
• Billing/payment data: 10 years (as required by Turkish tax regulations)
• Security logs: 2 years
• Cookie data: As specified in our Cookie Policy

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@timelands.com.

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our services. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.