Privacy Policy for POTUS Presidential Simulation

Effective Date: August 18, 2025
Last Updated: August 18, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Stratara Ltd ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use the POTUS Presidential Simulation game ("POTUS" or the "Service"). By using POTUS, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Company Information:
Stratara Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Website: stratara.ai

2. Age Restrictions

POTUS is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address for authentication and magic link login
User ID: Unique identifier generated by our authentication system (Supabase)
Game Data: Your in-game decisions, scenario progress, and game state
Voice Data: Temporary audio recordings during voice conversations with AI advisors (processed but not permanently stored)
Payment Information: When making purchases through Apple Pay on iOS devices (processed by Apple, not stored by us)

3.2 Information Automatically Collected

Usage Data: Game sessions, feature usage, round completion times
Technical Data: Browser type, device type, operating system, IP address (for security purposes only)
WebSocket Connection Data: Real-time connection information for game updates
Error Logs: Technical errors and debugging information to improve the Service

3.3 Information from Third Parties

Authentication Provider: Basic profile information from Supabase authentication
Payment Processors: Transaction confirmations from Apple Pay (no payment details stored)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the POTUS game experience
Authenticate your account and manage sessions
Save and restore your game progress
Process voice conversations with AI advisors in real-time
Send you important service-related communications
Process payments for premium features
Improve game performance and fix technical issues
Ensure fair play and prevent abuse
Comply with legal obligations

5. Data Processing and Storage

5.1 Location

Your data is processed and stored in Israel. By using POTUS, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in Israel, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

5.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate POTUS:

Supabase: Authentication and database services
ElevenLabs: Voice AI processing for advisor conversations
Anthropic Claude: AI for generating game events and responses
Apple: Payment processing for iOS purchases
Railway: Cloud hosting infrastructure

Each service provider has their own privacy policy and data handling practices. We only share the minimum necessary information with these providers to deliver the Service.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

Active Account Data: As long as your account remains active
Inactive Accounts: Up to 3 years after last activity
Deleted Accounts: 90 days after deletion request (for recovery and legal purposes)
Financial Records: 7 years as required by law
Voice Conversations: Processed in real-time and not permanently stored
Game Session Data: 6 months after session completion

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain uses of your information
Restriction: Request limited processing of your data

7.2 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7.3 Account Deletion

You can request account deletion at any time. Note that:

Game progress and saved states will be permanently deleted
You may lose access to any purchased content
Some information may be retained for legal compliance

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/WSS)
Secure authentication via JWT tokens
Isolated user sessions and game states
Regular security audits and updates
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies and Tracking

POTUS uses essential cookies and local storage for:

Session management and authentication
Saving game preferences
Technical functionality

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics services. We may implement first-party analytics in the future, which will be updated in this policy.

10. Marketing Communications

We may send you:

Service-related emails (essential communications)
Optional promotional emails about new features or updates (with your consent)

You can opt-out of promotional communications at any time through the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us.

11. International Data Transfers

As our servers are located in Israel, international users' data will be transferred to and processed in Israel. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
Right to equal service and price

13. European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal basis for processing is consent or legitimate interests
Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Enhanced data portability rights

14. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will:

Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery
Provide information about the nature of the breach
Outline steps we're taking to address the issue
Recommend actions you can take to protect yourself

15. Third-Party Links

POTUS may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of POTUS after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: stratara.ai

Data Protection Officer:
For privacy-specific inquiries, you may request to speak with our Data Protection Officer through the above contact methods.

18. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of Israel, except where prohibited by law.

19. Accessibility

If you need this Privacy Policy in an alternative format due to disability, please contact us at [email protected].