Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use MindForge.

Last updated: March 1, 2024

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address and username
  • Profile information (avatar, bio, preferences)
  • Account settings and preferences

Gameplay Data

  • Game performance and statistics
  • Quiz answers and response times
  • Rankings, achievements, and progress
  • Social interactions (friend connections, messages)

Technical Information

  • Device information and browser type
  • IP address and general location
  • Usage patterns and session data
  • Error logs and performance metrics

How We Use Your Information

Game Experience

Provide personalized gameplay, matchmaking, and track your progress and achievements.

Communication

Send important updates, notifications about your games, and respond to your inquiries.

Platform Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to improve our services, fix bugs, and develop new features.

Safety & Security

Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure fair play across our platform.

Information Sharing

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

With Your Consent

When you explicitly agree to share information with third-party services or integrations.

Service Providers

With trusted partners who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, customer support).

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption.

Access Controls

Strict access controls and authentication for all system access.

Regular Audits

Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Secure Infrastructure

Hosted on secure, compliant cloud infrastructure.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten).

Portability

Request your data in a portable format to transfer to another service.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or through your account settings.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site to improve performance.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Questions About Privacy?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.

Email: [email protected]

Address: 123 Learning Street, Knowledge City, KC 12345

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Notify you via email or through our platform
  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Provide a summary of key changes
  • Give you time to review before changes take effect

Your continued use of MindForge after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.