Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Account data: username, email address, encrypted password, and profile details you choose to provide.
• Community content: forum posts, comments, uploads, and other content you submit.
• Security and abuse prevention data: login attempts, CSRF validation data, CAPTCHA checks, and related event logs.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device details, and basic request metadata from server logs.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To create and manage your account and authenticate your sessions.
• To provide community and CMS features such as forums, guides, news, and media uploads.
• To secure the platform, detect abuse, enforce policies, and troubleshoot issues.
• To send account-related communications such as verification and password reset emails.
• To operate, improve, and maintain the performance and reliability of the service.

3. Legal Basis (Where Applicable)

Depending on your location, we process data based on one or more of the following: your consent, performance of a contract (providing the service), legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in running a secure community platform.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only as needed with:

• Service providers that support core operations (for example hosting, email delivery, and security tooling).
• Authorities or legal bodies when required to comply with law or valid legal process.
• Professional advisors when reasonably necessary to protect rights, users, or the service.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, session continuity, security, and essential site functionality. If non-essential analytics or marketing cookies are introduced, this policy and cookie controls will be updated accordingly.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as needed to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and usage context.

7. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data. No online service can guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to reduce risk through secure development and operational practices.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, update, or delete your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@game-art.dev.

9. Children's Privacy

The service is not intended for children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have privacy questions or requests, email contact@game-art.dev or write to us via the contact details listed on https://game-art.dev.

13. Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is a general statement of our practices and does not create any contractual rights. For specific legal advice regarding privacy, please consult a qualified attorney.