Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: Email address, username, password (hashed), and timestamps (e.g., last login).

Gameplay Data: Character profiles, stats, inventory, crimes, missions, gangs, messages, forum posts, achievements, leaderboards, daily bonuses, jail status, banking transactions (in-game), and logs necessary to operate the Game and prevent abuse.

Transactional Data: When purchasing credits, we receive limited payment metadata (e.g., payment method, provider reference like Stripe session ID or PayPal order ID, amount, package) but do not store full card numbers or PayPal credentials.

Technical Data: IP address, device/browser information, cookies, session identifiers, and security logs used for authentication, fraud prevention, and performance.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies for authentication, sessions, CSRF protection, and security. Session cookies are configured per our application settings (e.g., secure, httpOnly, sameSite where supported).

We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

3. How We Use Information

Provide and operate the Game (e.g., crimes, gangs, PvP, casinos, forums, messaging, helpdesk).

Process purchases of credits, deliver virtual goods, and maintain transaction records.

Enforce rules, detect and prevent fraud/abuse, and ensure fair play (including anti-cheat measures and audit logs).

Communicate with you about updates, support, and gameplay notifications.

Improve features, balance, and performance.

4. Legal Bases (EEA/UK where applicable)

Contract: Providing the Game and fulfilling purchases.

Legitimate interests: Security, fraud prevention, service improvement, community safety.

Consent: Where required by law, e.g., certain cookies or communications.

Legal obligation: Records, compliance, tax.

5. Sharing of Information

Payment Processors: We use Stripe and PayPal to process payments. They receive necessary transaction information to complete purchases. Your use of their services is governed by their policies.

Service Providers: We may share data with hosting, security, and support providers under confidentiality obligations.

Legal/Protection: We may disclose information to comply with law, enforce our Terms, or protect rights, safety, and integrity.

We do not sell personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain account, gameplay, and transactional records as long as necessary to operate the Game, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may anonymize or aggregate data for longer-term analytics and abuse prevention.

7. Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures, including encryption of passwords and secure session handling. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data, and to object or restrict certain processing. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

9. Children's Privacy

The Game is not directed to children under the age where parental consent is required by local law. If we learn we collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it.

10. International Transfers

We may process and store data in countries different from where you reside. We use appropriate safeguards where required by law.

11. User-Generated Content

Forum posts, messages, and in-game actions may be visible to other users per game mechanics and permissions. Do not share sensitive personal information in public areas.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Material changes will be announced in-game or on the website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

Support: Use the in-game helpdesk for account-specific issues.

Email: hello@bloodmoneyempire.com