Privacy Policy

The Banished Inc. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our websites, applications, and digital services (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy is meant to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can update, manage, export, and delete your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to the websites, applications, and digital services operated by The Banished Inc.

This policy does not apply to:

• third-party services that may be linked through our platforms
• services operated by other companies or individuals
• external websites or platforms that integrate or display our services

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services they interact with.

We collect information to operate our Services, maintain security, process transactions, and improve user experience. The information we collect depends on how you interact with our Services and the features you use.

When you access our Services without creating an account, certain information may still be collected and associated with your device or browser to support basic functionality, remember preferences, and improve performance.

When you create an account or sign in, some information may be linked to your user profile and treated as personal information.

Depending on your use of the Services, we may collect identifiers such as your name, email address, username, or other contact information. We may also collect transaction and subscription information related to purchases or payments. We may collect information about your interactions with our websites and applications.

Technical and device information may also be collected, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and system activity logs.

If you upload or share content through the Services, we may collect user-generated content such as files, messages, comments, media, or creative submissions. We may also collect general location information derived from your IP address to support regional functionality, security, or legal compliance.

The specific information collected depends on how you use the Services, and not all categories of information apply to every user.

You may provide information directly when you interact with our Services. For example, when you:

• create an account
• subscribe to a service
• purchase products or digital content
• contact support
• submit applications, creative materials, or inquiries
• communicate with other users through platform features

This information may include:

Users may voluntarily submit creative materials such as scripts, media files, project ideas, casting submissions, or other content through our Services. These submissions may contain personal information. Users should avoid submitting confidential or sensitive information unless required for a specific project or service.

When you access our Services, certain information may be collected automatically through system logs and similar technologies. This information helps us operate and secure our services. The information may include:

• IP address
• device identifiers
• browser type and settings
• device type and operating system
• application version
• time and date of requests
• pages viewed and navigation patterns
• referring URLs
• system activity and error reports

We collect this information when your device interacts with our servers, for example when you open a page, log in to your account, or access platform features.

We collect information about how users interact with our Services. This helps us improve platform functionality, develop new features, and better understand how our services are used. Activity information may include:

• interactions with platform features
• account activity
• purchase and subscription activity
• content views and engagement
• communications through the platform
• interactions with emails or notifications

This information may also help us provide recommendations, improve navigation, and detect unusual or fraudulent activity.

We may collect general location information derived from your IP address. This information may be used to:

• provide region-specific features
• improve security and fraud detection
• deliver relevant content or service availability

We do not collect precise GPS location unless explicitly required for a specific service and with user permission.

In some cases, we may receive information about users from third parties, including:

• payment processors
• analytics providers
• authentication services
• marketing or advertising partners
• publicly available sources

This information may help us process transactions, verify accounts, prevent fraud, or improve service performance.

We use various technologies to collect and store information, including:

• cookies
• server logs
• analytics tools
• local storage technologies
• pixel tags and similar technologies

These technologies help us maintain secure sessions, analyze service performance, remember preferences, and improve our platforms. More information about these technologies is provided in our Cookie Policy.

We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• providing and operating our Services
• creating and managing user accounts
• processing payments and subscriptions
• communicating with users and responding to inquiries
• improving our services, products, and user experience
• detecting and preventing fraud or security incidents
• complying with legal obligations
• enforcing our terms and policies

We may also use aggregated or de-identified information for analytics, research, or business planning.

The Banished Inc. does not sell personal information as defined under applicable privacy laws. However, certain data sharing with analytics or advertising partners may be considered “sharing” under California law. Where applicable, users may have the right to opt out of such data sharing.

We only share information when it is necessary to operate our services, comply with legal obligations, improve our products, or when you choose to interact with features that involve other users or third-party services.

Many features of our Services allow you to create, upload, or share content with other users or the public. You control how this information is shared. Depending on the features you use, your content may be visible to other users or publicly accessible. For example, you may choose to:

• publish content or media
• share comments or messages
• submit creative materials or project applications
• participate in public discussions or community features

If you choose to make information public, it may become accessible to others and may appear in search results or external platforms. We encourage users to carefully consider what information they choose to make public.

We may share information with trusted companies that help us operate and improve our Services. These providers perform services on our behalf and are contractually required to protect the information they process. Examples of service providers include companies that help us with:

• cloud hosting and infrastructure
• payment processing and subscription management
• customer support systems
• analytics and performance monitoring
• security and fraud prevention
• email delivery and communications
• platform functionality and technical maintenance

These partners may only process personal information according to our instructions and applicable confidentiality and security obligations.

Some features of our Services may rely on third-party tools or integrations. When you choose to interact with these services, certain information may be shared with those providers in order to enable the requested functionality. Examples may include:

• payment processors
• authentication providers
• analytics services
• embedded content platforms
• marketing or communication tools

These providers may have their own privacy policies governing how they handle information.

We may disclose personal information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

• comply with applicable laws or regulations
• respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• comply with legal process such as subpoenas or court orders
• enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
• investigate potential violations or misuse of our Services
• detect, prevent, or address fraud, security risks, or technical issues
• protect the rights, safety, or property of the Company, our users, or the public

If The Banished Inc. is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, investment transaction, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. If such a transfer occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is maintained and that users are informed if their information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify individuals. This type of information may be shared with partners, researchers, or the public to:

• analyze platform usage trends
• improve services and features
• support research and product development
• provide statistical insights about how services are used

You have control over many ways information is shared through our Services. Depending on the platform features available, you may be able to:

• manage account and profile information
• control the visibility of content you create or share
• update or remove personal information
• manage cookie preferences through browser settings
• opt out of certain analytics or marketing technologies where available

Additional privacy controls may be available through your account settings or device settings.

We may work with analytics providers and advertising partners to better understand how our Services are used and to measure performance. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about interactions with our Services. Where required by law, users may have the ability to opt out of certain data sharing practices related to advertising or analytics.

The Banished Inc. does not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those necessary to provide our Services or as otherwise permitted by law.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• maintain secure user sessions
• remember user preferences
• analyze website traffic and performance
• improve functionality and usability

Users may manage cookie settings through their browser or through available privacy preference tools. More information about our use of cookies is provided in our Cookie Policy.

You have control over the personal information associated with your account. Depending on the services you use, you may be able to review, update, export, or delete certain information directly through your account settings or by contacting us.

You may request a copy of your personal information if you would like to back it up or use it with another service. You may also request deletion of your information, subject to certain legal or operational limitations.

Depending on the nature of the request, you may be able to:

• update or correct personal information associated with your account
• delete content you have created or uploaded
• remove specific data associated with particular services
• request deletion of your entire account and associated information

Some information may remain in backup or archival systems for a limited period of time as part of our security and disaster recovery processes.

We retain personal information for different periods of time depending on the type of data, how it is used, and applicable legal obligations. In general:

• Some information may be deleted or updated by you at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
• Certain data may be automatically deleted or anonymized after a defined period of time, particularly when it is no longer needed for operational or analytical purposes.
• Some information may be retained for the duration of your account in order to provide core services and maintain account functionality.

In certain circumstances, we may retain information for longer periods when necessary to:

• comply with legal obligations
• maintain financial or accounting records
• detect or prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• enforce agreements or resolve disputes

When information is deleted, we follow internal procedures designed to ensure that the data is removed from active systems or retained only in anonymized or aggregated form. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data, legal requirements, contractual obligations, and legitimate business needs.

Because backup systems and security mechanisms are designed to protect against accidental loss of data, there may be a short delay between the time a deletion request is processed and when all copies are removed from backup systems.

The Banished Inc. implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure infrastructure, access controls, encryption where appropriate, and internal procedures designed to protect sensitive information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

The Banished Inc. operates globally and may process information on servers located in the United States or other jurisdictions. If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your country of residence. Regardless of where information is processed, we take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information receives appropriate protections consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

We periodically review our privacy practices to ensure that personal information is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements. Where required by law, we cooperate with regulatory authorities and respond to lawful requests relating to data protection and privacy. If we receive formal complaints regarding the handling of personal information, we will investigate the issue and work with the appropriate authorities where necessary.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the ability to:

• access personal information we hold about you
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of personal information
• obtain information about how personal data is used
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

We provide mechanisms and support to help users exercise these rights in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

California residents have specific privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Subject to certain legal limitations, California residents may have the right to:

• request access to personal information collected about them
• request correction of inaccurate personal information
• request deletion of personal information
• request information about categories of personal information collected and disclosed
• opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• limit the use of sensitive personal information
• receive equal service and pricing even if they exercise their privacy rights

California residents may submit privacy requests by contacting us using the information provided in the Contact and Privacy Requests section below.

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, you may contact us at:

We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing certain requests in order to protect the security of personal information. You may also have the right to contact relevant data protection authorities if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or business practices. When updates are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy will be revised. If changes materially affect how personal information is handled, we may provide additional notice, such as posting a prominent notification on our Services.