Lyrically Games Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 12, 2025
Last Updated: March 13, 2025

Welcome to Lyrically Games, a website operated by Inkblot Communications Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, lyricallygames.com (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our Site:

Name and Email Address (for newsletter sign-ups and customer inquiries)
Payment Information and Shipping Details (processed securely through Shopify for purchases)
Automatically Collected Data (such as IP addresses and browsing behavior for analytics, collected by third-party services like Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfill orders placed through Shopify
Send email newsletters and updates (with your consent)
Improve our Site and user experience
Respond to inquiries and customer service requests

3. Email Collection and Compliance

By providing your email address, you agree to receive communications from us, including newsletters, promotions, and updates. We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), meaning:

We obtain explicit consent before sending marketing emails.
All emails contain an unsubscribe option, allowing you to opt out at any time.
Email addresses are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

4. Third-Party Content & Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites, including media platforms such as YouTube, Meta, and Google. Additionally, we participate in the Amazon Affiliate Program, which means we may earn revenue from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on our Site. Any payments for purchases made through these third-party sites are processed directly by them, and we do not collect or store any payment information related to affiliate transactions.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before interacting with their content or making purchases.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. However, we use Shopify to process transactions and Google Analytics to track and analyze website usage. Their respective privacy policies apply to any data they collect.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Our website is hosted through WP Engine, which provides robust security measures, including firewalls and automated backups. All e-commerce transactions are processed through Shopify, which employs industry-standard security and encryption protocols to protect payment information.

While we take reasonable precautions to safeguard your data, no system can be completely secure. Users should exercise caution when submitting personal information online.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

For the duration of your relationship with us
As required to comply with legal obligations
As necessary to resolve disputes or enforce our agreements

After this period, your personal information will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. International Data Transfers

As a Canadian business, we primarily store and process data within Canada. However, some of our third-party service providers (including Google Analytics, Shopify, and WP Engine) may store or process your information outside of Canada, including in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection rules than Canada. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when and if it is transferred internationally.

9. Cookies Policy

When you visit Inkblot Communications Inc.’s website, located at www.lyricallygames.com (the “Website”), Inkblot Communications Inc. and authorized third parties use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about you. This Cookie Notice sets out how Inkblot Communications Inc. and third parties we authorize, use cookies when you interact with our Website.

This Cookie Notice should be read along with our Website and Electronic Communications Privacy Policy, which describes how Inkblot Communications Inc. collects, uses, and discloses personal information collected through the Website.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data (text files) that are saved on your computer or mobile when you visit a website so that information can be saved between visits, such as your login credentials or language preferences.

Cookies may be temporary (or session) cookies, which are only in use while you visit our Website and are deleted when you close your browser, or permanent cookies, which stay on your device’s permanent storage after you leave our Website until you delete them manually or your browser deletes them after a period of time.

Cookies that are set by us are called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies, which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the Website you are visiting.

What kinds of cookies are used on the Website?

Our Website primarily uses the following four types of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but that may cause some parts of the Website to not work.

Performance cookies
These cookies gather information about how visitors use the Website and monitor the Website’s performance. For example, performance cookies tell us which pages are popular, monitor traffic to our Website, and compile anonymous analytic information. Performance cookies can also be used to identify and remedy operational problems with the Website.

We use various tools for these purposes. For instance, we use Google Analytics to learn more about the visitors on our Website and their activities on our Website. To provide this service, Google Analytics may collect certain information about you from your computer, including but not limited to information regarding your visit (such as the pages you visit and length of your visit), information about your device (such as your IP address), how you got to the Website, and other information about you. Google Analytics has developed an opt-out tool that will prevent Google Analytics from tracking you across all websites, which is available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/.

Functionality cookies
These cookies are used to recognize and remember your preferences. For example, functionality cookies may use information, such as your language preferences, to make sure that you arrive at a version of our Website that will provide you with a continuous experience.

Targeting or advertising cookies
These cookies collect information about your browsing habits and are generally placed on our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

Third-Party website cookies

When using our Website, you may be directed to other websites for such activities as surveys, for job applications, and to view content hosted on those sites such as an embedded video or news article. These websites may use their own cookies. We do not have control over the placement of cookies by other websites you visit, even if you are directed to them from our Website.

How can I manage my cookies preferences?

At any time, you can refuse cookies that are not necessary for the proper functioning and security of our Website, modify your cookie preferences, or accept all cookies here. By refusing certain types of cookies, the quality of your browsing experience on our Website may be reduced and the content you view may not be tailored to your interests.

Changes to this Cookies Notice

We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Notice from time to time. If we make any changes to this Cookie Notice, we will change the “Last Update” date above, post the updated Cookie Notice on this page, and ask you to re-consent to our changed use of cookies.

Contact us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Cookie Notice, please contact our Privacy Officer at lyrically@lyricallygames.com.

10. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach by the Site or Third-party websites that compromises your personal information, we will notify you and the appropriate regulatory authorities as required by law. This notification will be provided without undue delay, typically within 72 hours of discovering the breach, and will include information about the nature of the breach and recommendations for protecting yourself from potential harm.

11. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Opt-out of email communications at any time
Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data
Withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
Request information about our policies and practices relating to your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13.

12. PIPEDA Compliance

We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law. This means we are committed to:

Obtaining consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information
Collecting only the information necessary for the purposes identified
Using and disclosing personal information only for the purpose for which it was collected, unless you consent or as required by law
Keeping personal information accurate, complete, and up-to-date
Making our privacy policies and practices accessible
Providing individuals with access to their personal information upon request

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Inkblot Communications Inc.
lyrically@lyricallygames.com
343 Armadale Avenue
Toronto, ON
M6S 3X5
Canada

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: March 12, 2025
Last Updated: March 13, 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Lyrically Games website, operated by Inkblot Communications Inc. By accessing our Site, you agree to these Terms.

1. Use of Our Website

The Site is for informational, community, and e-commerce purposes. Unauthorized use of the Site may result in termination of access.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All original content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software created by Inkblot Communications Inc., is the property of Inkblot Communications Inc. and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

Third-Party Content

We do not claim ownership of any lyrics, quotes, images, videos, interviews, or other media featured on our Site that belong to third parties. All copyrights remain with their respective owners. We display such content under fair use doctrine for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and game play.

Attribution & Fair Use

We strive to properly attribute all third-party content to its original creators or copyright holders. Our use of such content is intended to be transformative and non-substitutive of the original works. If you are a copyright holder and believe our use exceeds fair use, please contact us at lyrically@lyricallygames.com.

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works of the Site or its content
Use the Site or its content for any commercial purpose
Remove any copyright or other proprietary notices

3. Purchases and Payments

All transactions are securely processed through Shopify.

Prices are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD), United States Dollars (USD), and British Pounds (GBP) and are subject to change.

By purchasing, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment information.

Affiliate purchases made through Amazon or other third-party retailers are subject to their respective payment and refund policies.

4. Refund and Return Policy

Refunds are available for unopened and unused items within 30 days of purchase.

Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item was damaged during shipping.

Digital products and downloadable content are non-refundable.

5. User-Generated Content

If our Site allows for user submissions or comments:

You retain ownership of your content but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content
You are solely responsible for the content you post
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable for any reason

6. Copyright & Fair Use Disclaimer

Lyrically Games provides commentary and analysis on popular song lyrics under the fair use doctrine, as recognized under copyright law. We do not claim ownership of any lyrics, images, or videos featured on our Site. All copyrights remain with their respective owners.

If you are a copyright holder and believe that content on our Site infringes your rights, please contact us at lyrically@lyricallygames.com to request removal.

7. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Inkblot Communications Inc. and its directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Site.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Inkblot Communications Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your use of the Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another party
Your user-generated content

8. User Responsibility for Third-Party Content

Our Site may embed or link to third-party content, including videos, images, and articles from platforms like YouTube, Meta, Google, and Amazon. We do not control or endorse third-party content, and we are not responsible for any issues arising from its use. Any concerns about third-party content should be directed to the respective content owner or service provider.

9. Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account or access to the Site, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

We will notify registered users of material changes via the email address associated with their account. For all users, we will post a notice on our homepage.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved according to the following procedure:

Informal Negotiation: The parties will first attempt to resolve any dispute through informal negotiation within 30 days.
Mediation: If informal negotiation fails, the dispute will be submitted to mediation under the rules of the ADR Institute of Canada. The mediation will take place in Toronto, Ontario.
Arbitration: If mediation fails, the dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the arbitration laws of Ontario. The arbitration will take place in Toronto, Ontario.
Litigation: If arbitration is not available, you agree that any legal action must be brought in the courts of Ontario, Canada.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact us at: