Your privacy matters to us.

1. Who We Are

mahjongnmjl.com operates the website located at mahjongnmjl.com (the "Site"). We are an independent educational and calculation tool for Mahjong players. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL).

Contact: mahjongnmjl@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

Information you give us directly: name or display name; email address (if you contact us or create an account); phone number (only if you choose to share it for a game); city and state (for matching you with nearby games); any content you post.

Information we collect automatically: IP address; browser and device type; pages visited; cookies and similar technologies.

Information from third parties: if you sign in with Google, Facebook, or Apple, we receive your name and profile picture from that service.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve the Site; match you with nearby games and players; show you relevant content; respond to your questions; keep the Site safe and prevent abuse; comply with legal requirements.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your phone number with other players unless you explicitly choose to.

4. Who We Share Information With

Service providers who help us run the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery); other players — only the information you choose to make visible; legal authorities — if required by law, subpoena, or court order; successors — if we merge with or are acquired by another company.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to keep you signed in and to understand how the Site is used. You can turn off cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work.

6. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you live in California, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect, use, and share; delete your personal information; opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information; correct inaccurate personal information; limit the use of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at mahjongnmjl@gmail.com. We will respond within 45 days.

7. Your European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you live in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; delete your data; restrict or object to processing; data portability; lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Our lawful basis for processing your data is your consent and our legitimate interest in operating the Site.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at mahjongnmjl@gmail.com, and we will delete it.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed to provide the Site and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to keep it by law.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the new version here with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site means you accept the updated policy.