1. Introduction
Welcome to Game Collector Pal. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our video game collection management platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Username: Your chosen display name
- Email address: Used for account verification, password recovery, and friend invitations
- Password hash: We never store your actual password. Only an encrypted hash is stored, which cannot be reversed to reveal your password
2.2 Profile Information (Optional)
- Avatar: Profile picture
- Social media links: Links to your social media profiles if you choose to add them
- Preferred language: Your chosen interface language
2.3 Gaming Collection Data
- Games in your collection: Game titles, platforms, and related information
- Game status: Your progress and interest in each game
- Physical condition data: Information about physical game items you own
- Play sessions: Your gaming activity and notes
- Custom lists: Organized collections you create
- Ratings and notes: Your personal opinions and comments
2.4 Social Features Data
- Friendships: Your connections with other users
- Shared lists: Collections you choose to share
- Notifications: Updates about your social interactions
2.5 Technical Data
We do NOT use cookies. We use browser storage to remember your login session and preferences. This data stays in your browser and is only sent to our servers when needed to provide the service.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide the service: Manage your account and game collection
- Social features: Connect you with friends and share content
- Communications: Send important account emails (verification, password reset, invitations)
- Improve the service: Enhance features using game information from external databases
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
4.1 External Services
We use trusted external services to provide game information and AI-powered features. Only necessary data (like game titles) is shared with these services, never your personal information.
4.2 We DO NOT:
- Sell your personal data to anyone
- Use your data for advertising or marketing
- Share your collection with anyone without your permission
- Track your activity across other websites
5. Data Security
We protect your information using industry-standard security measures including:
- Password hashing: Your password is never stored. We only keep an encrypted hash that cannot be reversed to obtain the original password
- Secure connections: All communications are encrypted
- Protected databases: Your data is stored securely with proper access controls
- Input validation: We protect against malicious data
6. Your Rights
You have full control over your data:
- Access: View all your information in your account settings
- Update: Edit your profile and preferences anytime
- Delete: Permanently delete your account and all data
- Export: Download your game lists in multiple formats
- Privacy: Control what you share and with whom
7. Data Retention
- Active accounts: Your data is kept as long as you use the service
- Deleted accounts: All data is permanently removed immediately
- Temporary tokens: Security tokens expire automatically for your protection
8. Children's Privacy
Game Collector Pal is suitable for users of all ages. Parents or guardians can manage or delete their child's account at any time by contacting us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes.
Continued use of the service after changes means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy or your data? Contact us at:
Email: javocsoft@gmail.com
11. Legal Compliance
We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR for European users. Your consent is obtained when you create an account,
and we process your data to provide the service you requested.