By using Forge & Pray, you agree to use the website and game systems lawfully and without abuse.

Do not attempt to disrupt the service, bypass security, exploit gameplay systems, automate access, or interfere with other players or administrators.

Accounts, gameplay progress, and access to site features may be limited, suspended, or removed when misuse, fraud, spam, or technical abuse is detected.

Service features, gameplay balance, and content may change over time while the game is in active development.

For legal contact details, see the Legal Notice / Impressum page.

At Forge & Pray, we value your privacy and believe that your personal information should be handled with care, transparency, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it while you use our website and game.

## Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Forge & Pray, we may process the following information:

* Account information such as your username, email address, and encrypted password.
* Game-related data including character progression, inventory, achievements, settings, and other gameplay information necessary to provide the service.
* Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and server logs required for security, troubleshooting, and maintaining service stability.
* Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, bug reports, feedback, or other communications with us.

We only collect information that is necessary to operate, secure, and improve Forge & Pray.

## Why We Process Your Data

Your information is processed for the following purposes:

* Creating and managing your account.
* Saving your game progress and settings.
* Providing multiplayer and online game functionality.
* Responding to support requests and community feedback.
* Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, cheating, and unauthorized access.
* Maintaining the stability, security, and performance of our services.
* Complying with applicable legal obligations.

Where required by law, we process personal data based on your consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests, or other legal bases provided under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

## Analytics and Cookies

Forge & Pray uses only the cookies and local storage necessary for the operation of the website and game.

If optional analytics are introduced, they will only be activated where legally required after obtaining your consent. Anonymous or pseudonymous usage statistics may be used to better understand how visitors interact with the website and to improve the overall user experience.

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time where applicable.

## Data Security

Protecting your information is important to us.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, access controls, and regular monitoring of our systems.

While no online service can guarantee absolute security, we continuously work to improve the protection of our platform.

## Data Sharing

Forge & Pray does **not** sell your personal information.

Personal data may only be shared with trusted service providers when necessary to operate the website or game, comply with legal obligations, or protect the security and integrity of our services. Such providers are required to process information only on our behalf and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

## Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or protect the security of the platform.

When data is no longer required, it will be deleted or anonymized where reasonably possible.

## Your Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or another jurisdiction providing similar rights, you may have the right to:

* Request access to your personal data.
* Request correction of inaccurate information.
* Request deletion of your personal data where legally applicable.
* Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
* Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
* Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided on our website.

## Children's Privacy

Forge & Pray is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by applicable law. If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

As Forge & Pray continues to grow, this Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect new features, legal requirements, or improvements to our services.

Any significant changes will be published on this page together with the updated revision date.

## Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact or Legal Notice page.