Data & Privacy Policy

🎯 1. Overview

Survival Skool RPG ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Data Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our multiplayer tabletop RPG platform.

By creating an account and using Survival Skool RPG, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

📊 2. Data We Collect

Account Information

• Email address — Used for account recovery and important notifications
• Username — Your unique identifier on the platform
• Display name — How other players see you
• Password — Stored securely using industry-standard hashing (we cannot see your actual password)

Game Data

• Character sheets — All character information you create (stats, traits, equipment, backstory, etc.)
• Campaign data — Campaigns you create or join, including settings and membership
• Game activity — Dice rolls, chat messages within game sessions

Technical Data

• Session tokens — To keep you logged in
• IP address — For security and abuse prevention (not stored long-term)
• Browser/device info — Basic technical data for compatibility

⚙️ 3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information solely to:

• Create and maintain your account
• Enable gameplay features (character creation, campaign management, real-time sessions)
• Allow you to connect with other players in campaigns
• Send essential account-related emails (password resets, critical updates)
• Protect against abuse, cheating, and unauthorized access
• Improve the platform based on aggregate, anonymized usage patterns

🔒 4. Data Storage & Security

How We Protect Your Data

• Encrypted connections — All data transmitted via HTTPS/SSL
• Password hashing — Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms; we cannot reverse them
• Secure database — Access restricted to essential systems only
• Regular backups — To prevent data loss

Data Location

Your data is stored on secure servers. We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

🤝 5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

• With other players — Your display name and character information are visible to players in your campaigns (this is necessary for gameplay)
• Service providers — Trusted services that help us operate (hosting, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements — If required by law, court order, or to protect safety
• With your consent — Any other sharing only with your explicit permission

🍪 6. Cookies

We use minimal, essential cookies:

• Session cookie — Keeps you logged in during your visit
• Remember me cookie — If you choose "Remember me," keeps you logged in for 30 days
• Disclaimer acceptance — Remembers that you've accepted the content disclaimer

We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies.

⚖️ 7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction — Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion — Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability — Request your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent — Stop using the service at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

🗑️ 8. Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account at any time. Upon deletion:

• Your account credentials will be permanently removed
• Your characters will be deleted or anonymized
• Your campaign ownership will be transferred or campaigns will be deleted
• Some data may be retained in backups for a limited period for technical reasons

To delete your account, contact us at the email below or use the account deletion feature if available in settings.

🔞 9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

📝 10. Policy Changes

We may update this Data Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users (such as a notice on the website or email to active accounts).

Your continued use of Survival Skool RPG after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

📧 11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Data Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: