PRIVACY NOTICE
Last Updated: March 11, 2025
Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Merkle Manufactory Inc. (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. For any questions, contact us at [email protected].
This notice describes how we use your information if you:
Download and use our mobile application — Warpcast
Engage with us in related ways – including sales, marketing, or events
In this notice, “App” refers to any application linking to this policy and “Services” refers to our App and related services.
The purpose is to explain what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights. If you disagree with any terms, please discontinue use of our Services.
Please read this notice carefully to understand our practices.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
Personal information you disclose to us
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you request information, participate in activities, or contact us.
This includes details based on your interactions with the App, choices you make, and features you use.
Personal Information Provided by You
Email Address – For authentication and communication.
Phone Number – For identity verification and two-factor authentication.
Photos – Only those you opt to share publicly.
If you post photos, permission is requested to access your device’s photos. We do not store any photos other than those you share publicly.
All personal information provided must be true, complete, and updated as needed.
Information automatically collected
In Short: Some technical data (IP address, browser/device info) is collected automatically.
We automatically collect device and usage information (e.g. IP address, browser type, operating system, language, referring URLs) for security, analytics, and operational purposes.
Information collected through our App
In Short: We collect mobile device and push notification data.
If you use our App, we collect:
Mobile Device Access: Requesting access to features (camera, storage) – adjustable in your settings.
Mobile Device Data: Automatically collected device ID, model, OS, network details.
Push Notifications: Permission to send notifications regarding your account or features.
This data supports security, troubleshooting, and internal analytics.
2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We use your information for business interests, contract fulfillment, legal compliance, and consent-based purposes.
Uses include fulfilling orders, administering competitions, delivering services, responding to inquiries, sending marketing communications, and targeted advertising.
Fulfill and manage orders.
Administer prize draws and competitions.
Deliver requested services.
Respond to inquiries and offer support.
Send marketing and promotional communications.
Deliver targeted advertising.
3. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
Optional Rewards Program
Participation may require additional identity and tax verification. This data is used solely to comply with tax laws, stored securely, and retained for up to 7 years.
We Do Not Sell Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing.
Limited Sharing With Third Parties
In Short: We share your data only with your consent or as legally required.
Sharing may occur based on consent, legitimate interests, contract performance, legal obligations, or vital interests, including during business transfers.
Service Provider Requirements
All service providers are contractually required to use your data only for the services they provide, implement proper security, and comply with data protection laws.
4. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: Data is retained only as long as necessary unless law requires otherwise.
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
5. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
In Short: We implement robust security measures, though no system is 100% secure.
Despite our safeguards, electronic transmission is not entirely risk-free. Use the App in a secure environment.
6. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
In Short: We do not knowingly collect or market to children under 18.
We do not solicit data from children under 18. If discovered, such data is promptly deleted. Contact [email protected] with concerns.
7. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.
Residents in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland have additional rights. See EEA/UK Authorities and Switzerland DPA.
8. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Most browsers and mobile OSs have a Do-Not-Track feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals.
9. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information.
California residents may request details of data disclosed for direct marketing annually, per California Civil Code Section 1798.83. If under 18, you may request removal of unwanted data by including your email and a residency statement.
CCPA Privacy Notice
The California Code of Regulations defines “resident” as (1) any individual in California for non-temporary purposes and (2) any individual domiciled in California for temporary purposes.
Others are “non-residents.” Rights and obligations apply accordingly.
What categories of personal information do we collect?
| Category | Examples | Collected |
| A. Identifiers | Real name, alias, postal address, telephone, unique identifier, IP address, email, account name | YES |
| B. Personal info per California Customer Records | Name, contact, education, employment, financial info | YES |
| C. Protected classification characteristics | Gender, date of birth | NO |
| D. Commercial information | Transaction info, purchase history, payment info | NO |
| E. Biometric information | Fingerprints, voiceprints | NO |
| F. Internet activity | Browsing history, search history, online behavior | NO |
| G. Geolocation data | Device location | NO |
| H. Audio/Visual information | Images, audio, video recordings | YES |
| I. Professional/Employment info | Business contact, job title, work history | NO |
| J. Education Information | Student records, directory info | NO |
| K. Inferences drawn from personal info | Profiles or summaries of preferences | NO |
Additional information may be collected through in-person, online, phone, or mail interactions.
How do we use and share your personal information?
For further details, contact us at [email protected].
If using an authorized agent, proof of authorization is required.
Will your information be shared with anyone else?
We may share your information with contracted service providers. This is not considered selling your data.
Your rights with respect to your personal data
Right to request deletion – Request to delete: You may ask for deletion, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to be informed – Request to know: You have the right to know what data is collected, how it’s used, and if it’s sold.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate if you exercise your privacy rights.
Verification process: We may request additional info to verify your identity.
You may object to processing.
You may request correction or restriction.
You may designate an authorized agent under CCPA.
You may opt-out of future selling of your data.
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected].
10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
10.1 In-App Purchases and Payment Processing
In-app purchases are processed via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Payment data is handled solely by the respective store.
Refer to Apple’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
10.2 Third-Party Services
Our App may include links to third-party sites. This notice does not apply to them.
We use the Google Maps API; see Google’s Privacy Policy.
10.3 Do-Not-Track Signals
We currently do not respond to Do-Not-Track browser signals.
10.4 Data Protection Officer
Contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].
11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
In Short: Yes, updates will be made as necessary.
Updates become effective immediately upon posting. Please review periodically.
12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?
For questions or comments, email [email protected] or mail:
Merkle Manufactory Inc.
1637 A Electric Avenue
Venice, CA 90291
United States
We use the Google Maps API; refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
13. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?
Based on applicable laws, you may request access to, update, or delete your personal data. To do so, email [email protected].