Protection Policy A Pledge in the Shadow In the world of Shadowblood, where warriors rise and fall beneath shattered moons and cursed steel, trust must be earned — even in the realm of data. This Protection Policy is our vow to you: your journey is your own, and your information will be guarded with the vigilance of a seasoned raider watching the gate to the underworld. By stepping into this digital domain, you accept the terms written in this scroll of protection. 1. The Echoes We Hear (Data We Collect) In order to keep the sanctum operational and your passage smooth, we gather certain information when you traverse our site: Whispers of the Machine: IP address, browser type, device model, screen resolution, and activity within the site (such as pages viewed, session duration, or errors encountered). The Words You Offer: Information you choose to submit through forms, account registrations, comment sections, or subscription portals — including your username, email address, and public messages. Identity of the Traveler (If Applicable): Should you register, we protect your encrypted password, avatar, character preferences, and any legends (user-generated content) you leave behind. No gold, no credit scrolls, and no soul-bonded identifiers (like government IDs) are ever asked unless essential, and always with your explicit consent. 2. Why the Circle Records All gathered knowledge is used in accordance with the code of protection — never for profit, never for betrayal. We use your data to: Maintain and strengthen the foundations of this realm (website functionality) Improve how fast, intuitive, and immersive your experience becomes Respond to calls from the shadows (support, requests, feedback) Share updates from the frontline — only if you’ve chosen to hear them Moderate the battlefield of comments and contributions for fairness and order You will not be tracked across dimensions, sold to data merchants, or recruited by ad sorcerers. We respect your sovereignty. 3. Fortifying the Gate (Data Protection) The crypts and chambers where your data rests are fortified with: HTTPS Shielding: All data flows through encrypted veins Cursed Lock Runes (Hashing): Passwords are never stored in plain sight System Wardings: Routine maintenance, code hardening, and vulnerability checks Gatekeeper Permissions: Only trusted hands may access the data you entrust Yet even the greatest vaults are tested by time. We urge you to choose strong passwords and never reveal your keys to others. 4. Honor Among Players To preserve harmony in the world of Shadowblood, all users must obey the code of conduct: No slander, hate curses, or personal attacks No summoning of forbidden files (explicit, violent, illegal, or plagiarized content) No spamming the battlefield with noise or deceit No aiding the enemy with cheats, hacks, or manipulation of in-game fate Transgressors may be shadowbanned, stripped of titles, or banished to the void. 5. Beware the Phantom Merchants (Fraud & Scams) We do not request game logins, account credentials, or magical payments through pop-ups or private messages. Be wary of shadowy figures offering: Free gems or items of immense power Secret unlocks, VIP scrolls, or limited-time cheats Invitations to “exclusive” raids through suspicious links Such offers are traps woven by deceivers. Report them, and do not engage. 6. Portals to Other Realms (External Links) We may link to outside lands: fan forums, developer sites, guides written by sages, or war footage from other dimensions (videos and media). These domains follow their own laws — review their scrolls (privacy policies) before you enter. 7. Age of Entry This realm is open only to those 13 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect data from younger adventurers. If such a soul is discovered within our halls, their record will be cleansed as required by law. Parents and guardians are advised to oversee young warriors who wander the digital dark. 8. The Scroll Evolves (Policy Updates) As darkness shifts and new features awaken, this policy may change. Updated versions will be inscribed here, with the date of revision. By continuing to walk this path, you accept the most recent words of the scroll. From dusk to dawn, in light or chaos — your data is protected. We are not just guardians of game and lore. We are the watchers at the firewall, the scribes of digital honor, and the defenders of your privacy.