Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/03/25

Welcome to Shi'vali Empire. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services. By participating in Shi'vali Empire, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. What We Collect

We may collect the following information when you register or interact with the site:

Username and Email Address – for account registration and communication.
IP Address and Browser Type – for security and troubleshooting purposes.

2. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Maintain user sessions and logins
Store site preferences (like dark mode)
Monitor traffic and site usage (via anonymized analytics)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly without them.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used for:

Account creation and management
Displaying your characters, art, or writing
Awarding in-game rewards
Providing support and responding to your questions
Site moderation and community safety

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except as required by law or to protect the security of the site and its users.

4. User Generated Content

Any content you submit (art, writing, characters) may be visible to other members and featured across the site. You retain ownership of your creative work. By uploading it, you grant us permission to display it within Shi'vali Empire for gameplay and community purposes.

5. Communication

We may contact you via the email you provided for:

Account or transaction notifications
Rule updates or changes to terms
Occasional group announcements

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain account and game-related data for as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us. Some data may be archived for security, legal, or gameplay integrity reasons.

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data, but no online service is ever completely secure. Please use a strong password and keep it confidential.

7. Payments

All purchases are handled through third-party processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, etc.). Shi'vali Empire does not store any financial or billing details. Please refer to the payment processor's privacy policy for more information.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we have about you
Correct any errors in your account information
Request deletion of your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: shivaliarpg@gmail.com

9. Children's Privacy

Shi'vali Empire is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify users of any major changes. Continued use of the site after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

For questions about this policy or your data, please reach out at:
shivaliarpg@gmail.com or submit a ticket in our discord server.