Symbiote Creatives, LLC

Welcome to Symbiote Creatives, the proud developer of Fuse Wars. FUSE WARS is a thrilling third-person shooter offering Web2 multiplayer excitement fused with full Web3 blockchain integration.

We value your privacy and have created this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using our Online Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].

Voluntary Use of Online Services Our Online Services, including community interaction channels, are entirely voluntary. If you're unsure about sharing data, refrain from using our Online Services until you're comfortable with it. We respect your preferences and want to make your experience as enjoyable as possible. Members understand and agree that the Online Service is provided “AS-IS” and without warranties or duties of any kind.

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY. PLEASE NOTE THAT (i) WE MAY PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH MAY HAVE DIFFERENT AND SOMETIMES LESS STRINGENT PRIVACY PROTECTIONS THAN YOUR COUNTRY; (ii) WE MAY PROCESS YOUR DATA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY; (iii) BY REGISTERING FOR OR USING OUR ONLINE SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS AND ANY OTHER POLICIES THAT MAY APPLY. THIS PRIVACY POLICY SUPPLEMENTS THE PRIVACY DISCLOSURES PROVIDED TO YOU WITH YOUR PUBLISHING PRODUCT AND/OR BY YOUR CONSOLE MANUFACTURER. Contacting Us We welcome your feedback and ideas. If you have thoughts or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data practices, email us at [email protected].

Email Communications We may send promotional emails and newsletters. You can unsubscribe or update your preferences using the links in those emails or by deleting your account.

Age Restrictions Our Online Services are intended for users aged 15 and above. Users under 18 must have parental consent. We don't intentionally collect information from children under 16. If we learn we've collected data from a child under 16, we'll delete it promptly.

Information We Collect We collect personal information in three ways: (1) information you provide voluntarily, (2) information we collect automatically, and (3) information we receive from third parties. This may include your name, email address, purchase data, device information, and more.

The types of information we collect during the activities mentioned above can vary based on your engagement. The information we may gather includes:

·     Your first and/or last name

·     Email address

·     Residential address

·     Telephone number

·     Photographic images, if you upload them

·     Credit card information, if shared with our third-party payment processors for transactions

·     Purchase details, if you make a purchase

·     Shipping information, if provided for orders

·     Country of residence

·     Unique identifier for your game device

·     Screen name or username

·     Demographic information (such as age, gender, date of birth, marital status, race, educational level, etc.), if you choose to provide it in profiles, surveys, or forums, including when applying to become one of our playtesters.

·     Additional information may be required from prize winners for fulfillment purposes.

We may use third-party tools to process analytics information on our Services. Some of our analytics partners include Google Analytics. For more information, please visit Google Analytics’ Privacy Policy.

Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. Please note that we do not respond to or honor DNT signals or similar mechanisms transmitted by web browsers.

Cookies and Tracking We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your device and usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on our Online Services. For more information, visit our Cookie Policy.

Information Use We use the information we collect to provide and improve our Online Services, personalize content, fulfill orders, respond to inquiries, and comply with legal obligations. We may also use your information for marketing purposes, but only with your consent.

Information Sharing We may share your information with service providers, affiliates, advertising partners, and other third parties as necessary to fulfill our obligations or for legitimate business purposes. We may also share your information if required by law or in the event of a corporate transaction.

Your Rights You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can also opt-out of marketing communications and object to certain uses of your data. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Data Retention We retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. After that, we either delete or anonymize your information.

Links to Other Sites Our Online Services may contain links to other websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices, so review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Security We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, so there's always a risk of unauthorized access.

California Residents California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information, see the "Your California Privacy Rights".

Nevada Residents Nevada residents can opt-out of the sale of their personal information. Contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Nevada Do Not Sell Request."

Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

Introduction

The SyndicateX Marketplace, a Singapore entity ("The SyndicateX," "we," "us," or "our"), is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the Personal Data (as defined below) we gather, use, and share in connection with your interaction with the SyndicateX Marketplace. This encompasses any content, functionality, and services provided on or through the SyndicateX Marketplace (collectively, the "Service") accessible at https://syndx.com.

BY UTILIZING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BY THE SYNDICATEX Marketplace.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS POLICY TO COMPREHEND OUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING YOUR PERSONAL DATA.

The SyndicateX Marketplace adheres to privacy-by-default standards and commits to storing Personal Data securely, processing it with due care and attention in accordance with Data Protection Laws.

Terms defined in the Terms of Use, accessible at https://syndx.com, apply to this Privacy Policy.

Definitions

In these Terms of Service, capitalized terms have the following meanings:

·      "Anonymous Data" refers to data, including aggregated and de-identified data, not linked to any Personal Data, thus not permitting individual identification.

·      "Consent" signifies a freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication, either by a statement or clear affirmative action, signifying agreement to the Processing of Personal Data.

·      "Cookies" are pieces of information placed on your device's hard drive when accessing the Service, uniquely identifying your browser to the server. Cookies enable storing information for a better web experience and website analysis.

·      "Data Controllers" are natural or legal persons determining the purposes and means of Personal Data Processing. In this Privacy Policy, the Data Controller is the SyndicateX Marketplace.

·      "Data Protection Laws" laws that regulation data protection, and are based upon the jurisdiction of Singapore, where applicable.

·      "Data portability" is the right of a Data Subject to receive Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.

·      "Data processor" is a natural or legal person processing Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller.

·      "Data Subjects" are natural or legal persons whose data is processed; in this context, the User of the SyndicateX Marketplace.

·      "Disclosure" involves making Personal Data accessible, such as permitting access, transmission, or publication.

·      "EEA" refers to the European Economic Area.

·      "NFT" stands for Non-fungible Token, a unique digital item on the specific blockchain associated with certain content or data.

·      "Personal Data" refers to any data related to an identified or identifiable person.

·      "Processing" covers any operation with Personal Data, including collection, storage, use, revision, disclosure, archiving, or destruction.

·      "Standard Contractual Clauses" are contractual clauses for transferring Personal Data to third countries, complying with Singapore law.

·      "SyndicateX Marketplace" includes the website and media channels, along with contents and sub-media channels.

·      "Third-party(-ies)" refers to natural or legal persons not the SyndicateX Marketplace or a User.

·      "User" includes both the Visitor and the User of the SyndicateX Marketplace.

Scope

The SyndicateX Marketplace presents this Privacy Policy to the User, explaining policies and procedures for Processing and Disclosing Personal Data collected in connection with the SyndicateX Marketplace. It covers conditions for collecting, storing, using, and saving information related to the User, as well as choices made by the User regarding the collection, utilization, and Disclosure of Personal Data.

Acceptance

By visiting, accessing, or using the SyndicateX Marketplace, you acknowledge that:

·      The SyndicateX Marketplace may collect and process Personal Data related to you;

·      The SyndicateX Marketplace is free to use such Personal Data within legal limits, including Data Protection Laws and this Privacy Policy;

·      You have read and understood this Privacy Policy;

·      You agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy; and

·      You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations covered by this Privacy Policy.

·      By utilizing the SyndicateX Marketplace you acknowledge that using all features within the system comes with inherent risks, and there is a possibility of losing features and holdings.

IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM VISITING AND/OR ACCESSING AND USING THE SYNDICATEX MARKETPLACE.

Principles for Processing Personal Data

During Personal Data Processing, the SyndicateX Marketplace adheres to these general principles:

Transparency

Data Subjects must be informed about how their Personal Data is Processed. When collecting Personal Data, Data Subjects must be informed about the existence of this Privacy Policy, the identity of the Data Controller, the purpose of Personal Data Processing, and third parties to whom the data might be transmitted.

Restriction to a Specific Purpose

Personal Data processed by the SyndicateX Marketplace should be relevant and adequate for the purpose it was collected, ensuring collected data types are proportionate to the purposes.

Fairness and Lawfulness

Processing Personal Data must protect individual rights, ensuring lawful, fair, and good faith Processing.

Consent of the Data Subject

Personal Data shall be collected directly from the concerned Data Subject, and their Consent is required before collection and further Processing. Consent must be obtained in writing or electronically, and it is valid only if given voluntarily. Processing without Consent is allowed in certain situations, such as when necessary for a legitimate interest of the SyndicateX Marketplace or when required by national legislation.

Accuracy

Personal Data must be correct, kept up-to-date, and incomplete or inaccurate data should be deleted.

Collected Data

The SyndicateX Marketplace collects both Personal Data and Anonymous Data during your interaction with the SyndicateX Marketplace, as outlined below:

Information You Provide Us:

·      When using the Service, updating your account profile, or contacting us, we may collect Personal Data such as email address, name, username, profile picture, biography, and social media information. Blockchain addresses, associated with Personal Data during Service use, are also collected.

·      Feedback or contact submissions include your name, contact information, and additional content in the message.

·      Personal Data may be collected at other Service points where you voluntarily provide it or as indicated.

Information Collected via Technology

As you navigate and interact with the Service, automatic data collection technologies gather information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, including:

·      Information collected by Servers: Browser type, operating system, IP address, mobile device ID, blockchain address, wallet type, and date/time stamps.

·      Log Files: Automatically gathered information stored in log files, including IP addresses, browser type, ISP, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.

·      Cookies: Session and persistent Cookies are used to improve the web experience and conduct website analysis. Most web browsers accept cookies, but you can reset preferences to refuse or indicate when a cookie is sent.

·      Pixel Tag: "Pixel Tags" assist in analyzing how Users find the Service, improving user experience, and tailoring it to specific interests and needs.

·      Not Track Signals: Our systems do not currently recognize "do not track" signals.

·      Google Analytics / Google Vertex: Google Analytics / Google Vertex uses cookies to analyze Service use, forwarding data to Google. By using the Service, you consent to this Processing.

Information Collected from Third-Party Companies

Personal Data and/or Anonymous Data may be received from companies offering products/services for sale through the Service, from business partners, third-party vendors, advertising networks, analytics providers, or search information providers.

Purpose of Processing

Personal Data collected will be used for:

·      Providing and managing the Service, including displaying NFTs, facilitating transactions, and supporting account administration.

·      Notifying you about service changes, NFT releases, service updates, and promotional offers.

·      Improving and customizing Service features, layout, and content.

·      Analyzing Service usage patterns for improving and offering new functionalities.

·      Sending marketing communications regarding the SyndicateX Marketplace and third-party products/services. You can opt out at any time.

·      Tracking and analyzing trends, preferences, and patterns in User activity.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

The legal basis for Processing Personal Data is as follows:

·      Performance of a contract: Processing necessary for performing a contract with you.

·      Consent: Processing based on your Consent.

·      Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for legitimate interests pursued by the SyndicateX Marketplace.

·      Compliance with a legal obligation: Processing necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

·      Protection of vital interests: Processing necessary to protect someone's life.

Personal Data Disclosure

The SyndicateX Marketplace may disclose Personal Data under the following conditions:

·      With Consent: Personal Data may be disclosed with your Consent.

·      Business Transactions: In connection with a merger, sale, acquisition, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or any other type of business transaction or venture.

·      Service Providers: To fulfill specific purposes, the SyndicateX Marketplace may engage third-party companies, contractors, or agents as Service Providers. Service Providers act on the SyndicateX Marketplace's behalf and adhere to confidentiality and security obligations.

·      Legal Compliance: The SyndicateX Marketplace may disclose Personal Data when required by law or to comply with legal obligations, protect the rights and property of the SyndicateX Marketplace, or respond to government requests.

·      To Protect Rights: The SyndicateX Marketplace may disclose Personal Data to prevent, investigate, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations threatening personal safety, or potential violations of the SyndicateX Marketplace's Terms of Use.

·      Anonymized Data: The SyndicateX Marketplace may share Anonymized Data with third parties for research, marketing, and analytics purposes.

Security

The SyndicateX Marketplace implements security measures to protect Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure. Consequently, the SyndicateX Marketplace cannot guarantee absolute security.

Retention Period

Personal Data is retained as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods may vary based on data type, purpose, and applicable legal requirements.

User Rights

Users have the following rights regarding their Personal Data:

·      Right to Access: Users can access their Personal Data, verifying its accuracy and lawfulness.

·      Right to Rectification: Users can request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate Personal Data.

·      Right to Erasure: Users can request the deletion of Personal Data under certain circumstances.

·      Right to Restriction of Processing: Users can limit the Processing of Personal Data in specific situations.

·      Right to Data Portability: Users can obtain their Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

·      Right to Object: Users can object to the Processing of Personal Data for specific purposes.

·      Right to Withdraw Consent: Users can withdraw Consent at any time.

Users may exercise these rights by contacting the SyndicateX Marketplace at [email protected]. The Syndicate X will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable Data Protection Laws.

Data Protection Officer

The Syndicate X has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy and Data Protection Laws. The DPO can be contacted at [email protected].

International Data Transfer

Personal Data may be transferred to and stored on servers in countries outside your jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. The SyndicateX Marketplace ensures data protection through mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Children's Privacy

The SyndicateX Marketplace is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. The SyndicateX Marketplace does not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If you are a parent or guardian aware that your child has provided Personal Data, contact the SyndicateX Marketplace at [email protected] to delete such information.

Updates to Privacy Policy

The SyndicateX Marketplace may modify this Privacy Policy at its discretion, with no prior knowledge to the users, with the last modification date displayed at the top. Users are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. By continuing to use the Service after modifications, you agree to the updated terms.

Contact Information

For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or the SyndicateX Marketplace's privacy practices, contact [email protected].

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 12/12/2023.