Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

HKPL Fantasy / 港超 Fantasy (the “Service”) is operated by Kinoko Studio (“we”, “us”). This policy explains what personal data we collect and how we handle it, in accordance with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap. 486).

2. Data we collect

• Account data: your email address, display name, and (if you sign up with Google) your Google account name and profile photo.
• Gameplay data: your team name, squad selection, lineups, transfers, and scores.
• Usage analytics: page views and interaction events collected in aggregate via our analytics provider. IP addresses are anonymised before storage.
• Technical data: error reports and basic device and browser information collected via our error monitoring service for diagnostic purposes.
• Marketing consent: whether you have opted in to marketing communications, and when.
• Session cookie: an authentication cookie issued when you log in.

We do not collect payment card details, government identity documents, or other sensitive personal data categories.

3. How we use your data

• To create and maintain your account and run the fantasy game.
• To keep the Service secure and diagnose technical problems.
• To understand how the Service is used and improve it.
• To send you transactional emails (e.g. password reset). Marketing emails are sent only if you opt in.
• To comply with our legal obligations, including any lawful requests from Hong Kong authorities (see Section 6 below).

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Service providers

We share data with the following processors who run the Service on our behalf:

• Authentication and database provider — account management and data storage.
• Hosting provider — application hosting and edge delivery.
• Analytics provider — aggregate usage analytics.
• Error monitoring service — error reporting and diagnostics.

Each provider processes data under its own terms and privacy policy.

5. Cookies

We use the following cookies:

• Authentication cookie — required to keep you signed in. Cleared when you sign out or after your session expires.
• Analytics cookie — aggregate usage measurement. No personal data is stored; IP addresses are anonymised.

You can control or clear cookies in your browser settings. Deleting the authentication cookie will sign you out.

6. Law enforcement and legal disclosure

We operate under the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. We may be legally required to disclose user data and content to law enforcement or other relevant authorities, and will comply with lawful orders and requests.

We may also disclose data where necessary to protect the safety of users or the public, or to defend against legal claims.

7. Retention

We keep your account and gameplay data while your account is active. If you ask us to close your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within a reasonable period, except where we are required to retain it by law.

8. Your rights under the PDPO

Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time via your Account page or by contacting us.

To exercise these rights, contact us at connect@kinokostudio.com.hk. We will respond within 40 days as required by the PDPO.

9. Children

The Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has registered, contact us and we will remove the account.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy at any time. Material changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.

11. Contact

For privacy questions, data access requests, or complaints: connect@kinokostudio.com.hk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD).