Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2023Brocade.pro ("we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to protecting your privacy as you build empires, forge alliances, and conquer kingdoms on our medieval strategy game platform and related services (the "Services") at brocade.pro. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the practices described herein. Information We Collect Personal Information: During account registration, we collect your email address, username, password (encrypted), date of birth, and preferred faction (e.g., knight, mage, merchant). For premium subscriptions (e.g., faster resource production, exclusive units) or in-game purchases (e.g., alliance tokens, siege weapons), we collect payment details (processed by third-party providers like Stripe) and billing address. Optional information (e.g., alliance leadership roles, strategy preferences) may be collected if you choose to provide it. Strategy and Gameplay Data: We automatically gather data about your interaction with the Services, including IP address, device type, operating system, browser version, empire progress (e.g., city level, resource stockpiles, army size), battle outcomes, alliance interactions (e.g., member activity, trade agreements), and strategy choices (e.g., building placement, unit recruitment). This data is collected via cookies, in-game analytics tools (e.g., Unity Analytics), and server logs. Alliance and Social Data: If you join or lead an alliance, we collect alliance metadata (e.g., name, member list, territory) and communication data (e.g., alliance chat logs, diplomatic messages) to facilitate coordination and moderation. If you link social media accounts, we may access limited information (e.g., display name) to enable features like alliance invites. How We Use Your Information To create and manage your account, track your empire’s progress, and sync data across devices. To process transactions, fulfill orders, and send purchase confirmations or subscription reminders. To personalize your experience: recommend alliances, strategies, or in-game items based on your playstyle, and match you with opponents of similar skill level. To improve the Services: analyze strategy data to balance gameplay mechanics (e.g., unit strength, resource production rates), fix bugs, develop new content (e.g., factions, battle maps), and enhance server performance. To communicate with you: send account updates, alliance notifications, event alerts (e.g., wars, tournaments), and promotional offers (you can opt out of marketing communications at any time). To moderate alliances and social interactions: ensure compliance with our community guidelines, prevent harassment, and maintain a fair strategic environment. Information Disclosure We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information in the following circumstances: To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud hosting services, analytics tools, anti-cheat software) who assist in operating the Services, subject to confidentiality agreements restricting use of your data to specified purposes. To alliance members (limited to your username, empire name, and in-game actions) to facilitate coordination and diplomacy. To law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, with prior notice and a commitment to uphold this Privacy Policy. Data Security We implement advanced security measures to protect your personal information and empire data, including end-to-end encryption of sensitive data, secure server storage (compliant with ISO 27001), regular security audits, and multi-factor authentication options for accounts. We also use anti-cheat systems to detect and prevent strategic exploits (e.g., resource duplication). Your Rights Access and Correction: You may access, review, and update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting [email protected]. Deletion: You may request account deletion by submitting a request to [email protected]. We will delete your data within 30 days, except as required by law (e.g., financial records) or to resolve disputes. Alliance-related data may be retained for moderation purposes. Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our messages or updating your account preferences. Cookie Management: You can adjust cookie settings in your browser, though disabling certain cookies may limit functionality (e.g., empire progress sync, alliance chat). Children’s Privacy The Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us to request verification or deletion of their child’s information. International Data Transfers If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. (where our servers are located). We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR) by using standard contractual clauses or relying on recognized data protection frameworks. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the revised policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Services after the update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Contact Us For questions or concerns, contact:Brocade.pro321 Castle Road, Boston, MA 02108, USAEmail: [email protected]