1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how DaoVerse ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our cultivation RPG game through Discord bot or web application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Discord Information

When you register to play DaoVerse, we collect:

• Discord User ID: Your unique Discord identifier
• Discord Username: Your Discord display name
• Discord Avatar: Your profile picture URL
• Server/Guild ID: The Discord server where you registered

2.2 Game Data

We store your game progress and activities, including:

• Player Progress: Realm, stage, Qi amount, prestige level
• Inventory: Techniques, items, equipment, herbs, recipes, pills
• Cultivation Data: Spiritual roots, active techniques, cultivation sessions
• Battle History: PvP battles, creature battles, combat statistics
• Sect Membership: Sect affiliation, join date, sect role
• Economy Data: Spirit Stones, Dao Coins, transaction history
• Gacha Records: Roll history and obtained items
• Timestamps: Account creation, last activity, breakthrough attempts

2.3 Usage Data

We may collect:

• Command usage patterns and game interactions
• Bot statistics (total users, daily active users, server count)
• Error logs and technical diagnostics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain game services
• Track your game progress and achievements
• Enable social features (sects, leaderboards, alliances)
• Process in-game transactions and economy
• Authenticate your access to the web application
• Prevent cheating, abuse, and violations of terms
• Improve game balance and user experience
• Provide customer support
• Send game-related notifications and updates

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely:

• All data is stored in secure MySQL/PostgreSQL databases
• We implement industry-standard security measures
• Authentication uses secure JWT tokens and Discord OAuth
• Database transactions ensure data integrity
• Access to data is restricted to authorized systems only

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data only in these limited cases:

• Public Leaderboards: Your username, avatar, and game statistics are displayed publicly
• Sect Members: Your basic profile is visible to sect members
• Service Providers: Discord for authentication, hosting providers for infrastructure
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

6. Third-Party Services

DaoVerse integrates with:

• Discord: For user authentication and bot functionality (subject to Discord's Privacy Policy)
• NextAuth.js: For secure authentication management

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• As long as your account is active
• For a reasonable period after account deletion for backup and legal purposes
• Indefinitely for aggregated, anonymized statistics

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information (through game commands)
• Deletion: Request account deletion (this will delete all game progress)
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured format
• Withdraw Consent: Stop using the service at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us through our official Discord server or support channels.

9. Children's Privacy

DaoVerse is intended for users aged 13 and above (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect information from children under this age. If we discover that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our web application uses:

• Session Cookies: To maintain your login session (via NextAuth)
• Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies from third parties.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in different locations where our servers are hosted. By using DaoVerse, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced through in-game notifications or Discord announcements. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

• Contact us through our official Discord server
• Reach out via our support channels
• Use the data request features (when available)