Comprehensive Data Protection & Privacy Disclosure​

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Document ID: GV-DPP-2026-REV04

Effective Date: --/--/2026

Last Updated: March --/--/2026

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1. Introduction and Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") governs the data collection practices of GARDENVIEW Entertainment ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our") concerning the website, the GARDENVIEW Educational Center and Museum digital portals, and all associated interactive services related to DANDY'S WORLD™.

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• Applicability: This Policy applies to all visitors, users, and community members ("Users," "You") who access our 13-page web architecture or interact with our community hubs.

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• Legal Compliance: This document is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and state-specific mandates such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

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2. Detailed Categories of Data Collection

We utilize a "Data Minimization" philosophy, ensuring we only collect what is strictly necessary for functional operations.

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A. Information Provided Voluntarily

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• Identity Data: Includes names, aliases, and usernames used within our community forums or the DANDY'S WORLD subreddit.

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• Contact Data: Includes email addresses (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions or account recovery) off the DANDY'S WORLD Store.

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• User Contributions: Includes comments, feedback, and Toon design submissions provided via community forms.

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B. Automated Technical Data

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• Device Identifiers: IP addresses, browser fingerprints, and hardware models.

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• Usage Logs: Clickstream data, time spent on specific Locations pages, and navigation paths.

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• Geolocation Data: General location data (City/State) used to optimize server performance and provide relevant Local Educational Center and Museum information.

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C. Third-Party Platform Data

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• ROBLOX Integration: While we do not store your ROBLOX password, we may receive "Public Profile" data (Account Age, Badges) when you interact with our official DANDY'S WORLD™ game servers.

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3. United States Federal & State Privacy Rights

As the majority of our community is based in the U.S., we provide enhanced protections across all fifty states.

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I. COPPA Compliance (The Gold Standard for Minor Safety)

Given the immersive nature of DANDY'S WORLD™, we treat all data with an abundance of caution regarding minors:

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• Zero-Knowledge Policy: We do not track or "fingerprint" devices known to be operated by children under 13 without prior parental verification.

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• Direct Notice: Before collecting any personal data from a minor, we provide a "Direct Notice to Parents" outlining our intent.

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• Parental Revocation: Parents may, at any time, request the permanent deletion of any data associated with their child by contacting our Privacy Officer.

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II. CCPA/CPRA (California) and VCDPA (Virginia) Rights

Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut have specific statutory rights:

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• The Right to Know: You may request a report of the categories of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.

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• The Right to Correction: You may request that we rectify any inaccurate data within our "Career" or "Community" databases.

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• The Right to Opt-Out of Profiling: You have the right to opt-out of any automated processing used to create "User Personas" for marketing.

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• Sensitive Data Limitation: We do not collect "Sensitive Personal Information" (such as Social Security Numbers or biometric data).

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4. Technical Data Security & Retention

GARDENVIEW Entertainment utilizes military-grade security infrastructure to protect our digital assets.

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• Encryption Protocols: All data in transit is protected by TLS 1.3 (Transport Layer Security). Data at rest on our US-based servers is protected via AES-256 bit encryption.

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• Retention Schedule:
   

  • Technical Logs: Retained for 30 days for security auditing.

  • Community Account Data: Retained until account deactivation or 2 years of inactivity.

  • Legal Records: Retained for 7 years as required by US tax and corporate law.

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• Anonymization: After the retention period, data is either permanently scrubbed or "Anonymized," meaning it can no longer be linked to a specific human being.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Wix-based architecture utilizes a variety of cookies to enhance your experience:

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• Essential Cookies: Required for secure login and site navigation.

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• Performance Cookies: Help us understand which DANDY'S WORLD™ lore pages are most popular.

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• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode settings or language).

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• Managing Cookies: You can modify your browser settings to "Reject All Cookies," though some features of the GARDENVIEW portal may cease to function.

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6. International Data Transfers

While our primary focus is the United States, we recognize our global community.

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• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): For users accessing the site from the EU or UK, we utilize SCCs to ensure your data receives the same level of protection as it would under GDPR.

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• US Data Residency: All primary database backups are located in Tier-4 data centers within the United States (specifically our Ohio and Virginia regions).

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7. Mandatory Disclosure for Roblox Users

GARDENVIEW Entertainment wishes to remind all users that our official game is hosted on the Roblox Platform.

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• ROBLOX Corporation acts as an independent Data Controller.

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• Any "Robux" transactions, account security settings, or chat logs within the Roblox engine are governed by the Roblox Privacy Policy and are not accessible to GARDENVIEW Entertainment staff.

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8. Contact Information and Dispute Resolution

If you believe your data has been handled incorrectly, or if you wish to exercise your "Right to Erasure," please contact us immediately.

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GARDENVIEW Entertainment Privacy Office

120 Marconi Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

privacy-officer@gardenview.org

+1 (614) 555-0117

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Final Disclaimer: By continuing to navigate the GARDENVIEW Entertainment website or participating in the DANDY'S WORLD™ community, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this 8-section Data Protection Policy in its entirety.