Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 4, 2026

DopeWars - Empires ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website dw-empires.com and the DopeWars - Empires game (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Username
• Email address
• Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
• Date of birth (to verify age eligibility)
• Avatar selection

1.2 Google Account Data

If you sign in with Google, we receive your Google account email address and profile name. We do not access any other Google account data.

1.3 Gameplay Data

We automatically collect data related to your gameplay, including:

• Empire name and in-game actions
• Chat messages sent within the game
• Game statistics (resources, buildings, units, combat history)
• Alliance/cartel membership

1.4 Technical Data

We may collect technical information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Connection timestamps

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the game
• Create and manage your account
• Verify your age eligibility (18+)
• Enable multiplayer features and in-game communication
• Send password reset and account verification emails
• Detect and prevent cheating, abuse, or unauthorized access
• Improve the game experience and fix bugs
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Public gameplay data: Your username, empire name, alliance membership, and game statistics are visible to other players as part of normal gameplay (e.g., leaderboards, combat logs, chat).
• Service providers: We may use third-party services for email delivery and hosting that process data on our behalf.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:

• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Secure WebSocket (WSS) connections
• Rate limiting and abuse prevention

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe. Some anonymized gameplay data may be retained for game integrity purposes.

Beta Notice: During the beta testing period, game data (including account data) may be reset as part of updates and improvements.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

• Remember your login session (if "Remember me" is selected)
• Store game preferences and settings
• Record age verification consent

We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

7. Children's Privacy

DopeWars - Empires is intended for players aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. If we discover that we have collected data from a person under 18, we will delete that account and associated data promptly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Object to or restrict certain data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our Discord server or email us at the address below.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with or link to third-party services:

• Google Sign-In: Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• Discord: Our community server is subject to Discord's Privacy Policy

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through in-game announcements or on this page. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates when the policy was last updated.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us through:

• Discord: DopeWars - Empires Discord
• Twitter/X: @DWEmpires