Privacy Policy | GONE Fishing

1. Information We Collect

This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service, which govern your use of our platform.

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

Submit fishing data and leaderboard entries
Create an account or profile
Participate in community features
Contact us for support

Types of Information:

Fishing Data: Fish types, weights, locations, timestamps, and other game-related statistics
Account Information: Steam ID, player names, profile information
Discord Account Information: If you choose to link your Discord account, we collect your Discord user ID to enable Discord bot features and notifications. Linking is optional and can be done via the /link command in the Official GONE Fishing Discord server
Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, pages visited, features used
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser information, device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Maintain and improve our leaderboard and community features
Generate statistics and analytics about fish species and fishing patterns
Prevent cheating and maintain fair competition
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Communicate with you about updates and community events
Enable Discord bot features and notifications (if Discord account is linked)
Ensure the security and integrity of our platform

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

Public Leaderboards: Your fishing achievements and statistics are displayed publicly as part of the leaderboard functionality
Community Features: Your player name and fishing data may be visible to other community members
Discord Bot Integration: If you link your Discord account, your Discord user ID may be shared with our Discord bot to enable features and notifications. We do not share your fishing catch data directly with Discord
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We use industry-standard security practices including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits to protect your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your fishing data and account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. We may retain certain information for longer periods for legitimate business purposes, such as maintaining leaderboard integrity and preventing fraud.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Link your Discord account at any time using /link in the Official GONE Fishing Discord server, or contact a staff member via Discord to unlink your account
Opt out of certain data processing activities
Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our platform or community channels. For Discord account linking, you can use the /link command in the Official GONE Fishing Discord server. To unlink your Discord account, please contact a staff member via Discord.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze how you use our platform
Improve our services and user experience
Prevent fraud and maintain security

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect some functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services, including:

Steam: For authentication and profile information
Discord: For optional Discord account linking to enable Discord bot features and notifications. Linking is done through the /link command in the Official GONE Fishing Discord server
Analytics Services: To understand platform usage and performance
Hosting Services: To store and process your data

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our platform or community channels. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiries promptly.

13. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations. If you have specific concerns about compliance with laws in your jurisdiction, please contact us.