Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and username when you create an account.
• Game Data: Saved game states, progress, and preferences stored locally or in your account.
• Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage data such as pages visited, features used, and session duration to improve the game experience.
• Contact Information: Any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us through our contact form.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the game experience
• To save your game progress and preferences
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To improve game mechanics, content, and user experience
• To send important updates about the game (with your consent)

3. Data Storage and Security

Game data is primarily stored locally in your browser. If you create an account, your data may be stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated usage data for research or improvement purposes. We will never share individually identifiable information without your explicit consent except as required by law.

5. Children and Educational Use

Echoes of the Land is designed for educational use in classrooms and community settings. We are committed to complying with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and similar regulations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. Educators using this game in classroom settings should ensure appropriate permissions are obtained.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and game state. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but this may affect game functionality.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes through the application. Your continued use of the game constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at our Contact page or email [email protected].