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, and internal profile identifiers
Discord Account Information: If you choose to link Discord, we store your Discord user ID (and related display information) to enable Discord bot features and notifications. Linking is optional via the /link command in the Official GONE Fishing Discord server
Twitch and Kick Account Information: If you link these services on gonefishing.gg, we store provider user identifiers and usernames shown on your profile
Google Account Information: If you sign in or link with Google on the website or mobile app, we store Google's account identifier for your account. We may also store your Google display name, email address, and profile image when Google provides them during sign-in
Apple Account Information: If you sign in or link with Apple on the website or mobile app, we store Apple's account identifier for your account. We may also store your name and email address when Apple provides them on first sign-in, including Apple's private relay email addresses
Mobile Session Data: If you use the GONE Fishing mobile app, we issue session tokens so you stay signed in; we store session metadata needed to authenticate API requests
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)
Authenticate you when you sign in with Google or Apple on the website or mobile app
Link multiple sign-in methods to a single GONE Fishing profile when you choose to connect them
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 used by our Discord bot to enable features and notifications. We do not share your fishing catch data directly with Discord
Google and Apple Sign-In: We use Google and Apple only to verify your identity and link your account. We do not sell your Google or Apple sign-in data. Authentication is handled through Google's and Apple's sign-in services; we receive only the account identifiers and profile fields you authorize
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
Request partial deletion, such as unlinking Google, Apple, Discord, Twitch, or Kick while keeping other profile data
Link Discord using /link in the Official GONE Fishing Discord server
Unlink Google or Apple from profile settings on gonefishing.gg when available, or request unlinking by email
Request Discord, Twitch, or Kick unlinking via email if you cannot do so in settings
Opt out of certain data processing activities
Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, email info@gonefishing.gg with your request type (full deletion, partial deletion/unlink, access, or correction) and enough information to verify account ownership (for example, your gonefishing.gg profile URL, Steam ID, and any linked sign-in email).

For account deletion or provider unlinking, please specify which linked services should be removed. Full account deletion may take additional time where records must be retained for fraud prevention, leaderboard integrity, or legal compliance.

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 game identity and catch submissions
Discord: For optional Discord account linking and bot features via the /link command in the Official GONE Fishing Discord server
Twitch and Kick: For optional profile linking on gonefishing.gg
Google: For optional "Sign in with Google" on the website and mobile app. See Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy
Apple: For optional "Sign in with Apple" on the website and mobile app. See Apple's privacy policy at apple.com/legal/privacy
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, account linking, or data deletion requests, email info@gonefishing.gg. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to verified 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 at info@gonefishing.gg.