boardgaming.icu privacy policy

Contact Us: If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns related to your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

At boardgaming.icu, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you access or use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Personal Information: When you sign up, we collect your username and email address. Your password is stored as a hash in our database.
• Authentication Data: We use hashed IP addresses (via SHA-512) to detect misuse and ensure account security.
• Game Data: Information related to your activity on the platform, including game states, timelines, chat messages, and other game-related content.
• Report Data: If you submit a report or feedback, you may optionally provide browser or device information to help us investigate issues.
• External Account Connections: If you connect a third-party account (such as Discord), we store the platform name and your unique identifier from that service. This is used solely to link your identity across platforms and provide relevant features.
• Cookies: We use cookies solely for session management and authentication. No tracking or analytics cookies are used.
• Wallet Information: Each user account is assigned one or more internal wallets used to record platform-related transactions, such as gameplay actions, buy-ins for tables or tournaments, and other in-platform economic activities. These wallets are managed entirely within the platform and are not linked to external financial or blockchain systems.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To authenticate and maintain secure access to your account.
• To provide and improve platform functionality and user experience.
• To investigate and respond to user reports or feedback.
• To ensure the platform is not misused or abused.
• To comply with legal obligations, if required.

3. Sharing Your Data

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:

• With service providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers to help us run the platform (e.g., email service providers, hosting services, etc.).
• With law enforcement: If required, we may share data to comply with applicable laws or legal processes, or if we believe such action is necessary to protect the safety of others.
• In the event of a merger or acquisition: If our platform is acquired by or merged with another company, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Account Data: Your account data will be retained for a minimum of two years after the last login. After this period, the data will be anonymized, unless otherwise required by law or for legitimate operational purposes. This ensures that your data can no longer be linked to your personal identity, but may still be used in aggregate for statistical or analytical purposes.
• Wallet & Transaction Data: Wallet information, including transaction history, may be retained for as long as needed for transaction auditing, compliance, and platform integrity. Specific data, such as individual transactions, will be anonymized or deleted after a period of inactivity or when the data is no longer necessary for these purposes.
• Game Data: Game-related data, such as gameplay records and event logs, may be kept for as long as necessary to maintain the functionality of the platform and for analytic purposes. Non-relevant or outdated game data will be deleted every 30 days to ensure the platform remains efficient and relevant.
• Messages and Friendships: Messages and friendships flagged for deletion will be permanently wiped every week, unless the conversation is reported for review or investigation. In such cases, the data may be retained longer for compliance or dispute resolution purposes.

5. Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding the data we collect:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we store about you.
• Right to Correction: You can request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal limitations.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, in some cases.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to processing at any time, if applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We take the security of your personal data seriously and security measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies exclusively for session authentication and localization. These cookies are essential for logging in and using the platform securely. We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or marketing purposes.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

9. Internal Analytics and Logging

To improve the platform’s functionality and ensure the integrity of the game and its economy, we utilize an internal analytics dashboard (e.g., Grafana) that aggregates and visualizes platform data, including user activity, transaction types, and economic interactions. This data is anonymized and used solely for operational purposes, such as:

• Monitoring the platform’s performance
• Analyzing game economy trends
• Investigating any unusual or fraudulent activities

Please note that this data is not shared with third parties and is only used internally to ensure that the platform functions as intended. The data is aggregated and anonymized to prevent any individual user from being identified.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the platform.

By signing up to this platform, you are agreeing to us processing and storing your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.