Taka Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Taka Inc. ("Taka," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use taka.online, our games, apps, and related services, and when you buy our physical board (together, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

Who we are and how to contact us The Service is provided by Taka Inc., 1749 Wellesley Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90405. For any privacy question or request, contact us at info@taka.online.

Scope The Service is operated from the United States and intended for users in the United States. We process information in the United States.

Information we collect

Information you give us: - Account information: a username, email address, and password when you create an account. - Profile information: details you add to your profile, such as a chosen nation, display name, or avatar. - Gameplay information: the games you play, your moves, results, ratings, puzzles solved, and related activity. - Communications: messages and information you send to us, and, if the Service offers player-to-player messaging, messages you send to other players. - Purchases: when you pre-order or buy the physical board, the order and delivery information you provide. Payments are handled by our third-party payment provider, and we do not collect or store your full payment card details. - Newsletter: your email address if you sign up for puzzles or updates.

Information we collect automatically: - Device and log data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and similar technical information. - Usage data: pages viewed, features used, time spent, and how you interact with the Service. - Cookies and similar technologies: see "Cookies" below.

We use third-party analytics providers to help us understand how the Service is used.

How we use information We use information to: - provide, operate, and maintain the Service, including matchmaking, ratings, leaderboards, and gameplay; - create and manage your account; - process and deliver your orders; - send you service messages, and, if you opt in, newsletters and updates; - detect, investigate, and prevent cheating, fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms; - analyze and improve the Service; - comply with legal obligations.

What is public The Service includes public features. Your username, rating, rank, chosen nation, win totals, and gameplay results may be displayed publicly, including on profiles and leaderboards. Do not use a username or profile details you want to keep private. Public information may be seen, copied, and retained by others.

How we share information We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as follows: - Service providers: companies that help us run the Service, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing. They may use information only to provide services to us. - Payment provider: purchases are processed by our third-party payment provider acting as merchant of record, who handles your payment information under its own terms and privacy policy. - Legal reasons: when we believe disclosure is required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Taka, our users, or others. - Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, in which case information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Cookies We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, measure usage, and improve the Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly without them.

Data retention We keep information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You can ask us to delete your account, after which we will delete or anonymize your information unless we are required to keep it.

Your choices You can review and update your profile, unsubscribe from newsletters using the link in any newsletter email, and ask us to delete your account by contacting info@taka.online.

California residents If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use and share it, to request access to and deletion of your personal information, to request correction of inaccurate information, and not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. To make a request, contact us at info@taka.online. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before responding.

Children's privacy The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal information, contact us at info@taka.online and we will delete it.

Security We use reasonable measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-party links The Service may link to third-party sites and services we do not control. This Policy does not apply to them, and we are not responsible for their practices.

Changes to this Policy We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new "Last updated" date, and where required, we will provide additional notice.