Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Iron Lands ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Account registration information (username, email address, password)
• Profile information (avatar, display name, preferences)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communications with our support team
• Any content you submit, create, or share within the Service

B. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand how you interact with our Service. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to:

• Remember your login information and preferences
• Track your activity and gameplay patterns
• Analyze Service performance and usage
• Deliver targeted content and advertisements
• Prevent fraud and improve security

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Service.

C. IP Address Information

When you access the Service, we automatically collect your IP address. We use IP addresses to:

• Identify your approximate geographic location
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activity and security threats
• Enforce terms of service and applicable laws
• Analyze traffic patterns and Service usage
• Personalize your experience based on location
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

D. Purchase Information

We track all purchases made through the Service, including:

• Transaction history and amounts
• Items purchased (cosmetics, season passes, premium currency)
• Payment methods used
• Dates and times of transactions
• Refund and dispute information

Purchase tracking helps us detect fraud, prevent unauthorized transactions, manage inventory, and provide customer support. Payment information is not stored by us directly—it is processed by PCI-compliant third-party payment processors.

E. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Service, we automatically collect:

• Device information (OS, browser type, device model)
• Gameplay data (server activity, match statistics, achievements)
• Session information (login/logout times, duration)
• Technical information (error logs, performance metrics)
• Timestamps of actions and events

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving the Service
• Processing transactions and sending transaction confirmations
• Authenticating your account and preventing unauthorized access
• Personalizing your experience and delivering customized content
• Analyzing usage patterns and optimizing gameplay mechanics
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud and security issues
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and other legal agreements
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Sending promotional communications and updates (with your consent)
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Conducting research and analytics to improve our services
• Maintaining leaderboards and competitive integrity

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

A. Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating the Service, including payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services, and customer support platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process (such as a subpoena or court order), or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and the public.

C. Public Profile Information

Certain information (username, achievements, seasonal rankings, cosmetics) is displayed publicly on leaderboards and player profiles. This is inherent to the competitive nature of the Service.

D. Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice of any such change.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no transmission of data over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will remove personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention or dispute resolution).

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out of promotional communications
• Opt-out of certain tracking technologies
• Data portability (receiving a copy of your data)
• Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us with your request and sufficient information to verify your identity.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child has provided information to us, we will promptly delete such information and terminate the child's account.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service before providing your information.

10. International Data Transfer

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including countries that may have different privacy laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service following such notification constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

• Hitori via our Discord link.

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.