Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Winter Court Pact is an interactive work of fiction by Sloane Harrow. This policy describes how the site handles information when you read or play. The court is fictional -- no actual fae are bargaining through this page.

What we collect

Game progress on your device. Your choices, bargainer name, and unlock status are stored in your browser's localStorage under winter-court-pact-save so you can continue later. This data stays on your device unless you clear site data.

Purchase information (future). If you buy Acts II (Beneath the Snow) or III (Third Winter) through Stripe, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store full card numbers.

Analytics. We record anonymous funnel events (e.g. Act I complete, paywall view, share click) via privacy-conscious beacons. No names or story choices are sent.

What we do not do

• We do not require an account to play Act I.
• We do not sell your personal information.
• We do not use your story choices for advertising profiles.

Cookies & storage

The app uses browser storage for save data and may register a service worker for offline reading. No third-party advertising cookies at launch.

Children

This fiction is intended for adults. Cult level 4 -- psychological tension. No harm to children is depicted. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Contact

Questions: privacy@wintercourtpact.com