Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Data Controller
For GDPR purposes, the data controller is Guild Order. Contact: privacy@guildorder.com
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email, username, password (hashed) | Account creation & auth |
| Display name, bio, avatar, timezone, language | Personalization |
| Linked game accounts (Steam, Battle.net, etc.) | Stats integration |
| Games played, roles, schedule | Recruitment matching |
| Forum posts, chat messages, event content | Platform functionality |
| Donation records (amounts, notes, methods) | Clan donation tracking |
| Support requests, feedback | Customer support |
Collected Automatically
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Browser type, OS, device type | Compatibility |
| IP address, access times, pages viewed | Security & troubleshooting |
| Auth tokens (sessionStorage) | Login session |
| CSRF tokens (cookies) | Security |
We do NOT collect: Payment card details, government IDs, biometric data, GPS location, or tracking/advertising cookies.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain the Platform
- Authenticate your identity and manage sessions
- Personalize your experience (language, timezone)
- Enable Clan features (rosters, forums, events, plugins)
- Track donations within Clans (record-keeping only)
- Integrate with game APIs when you link accounts
- Generate AI content based on your prompts
- Send notifications about activity
- Analyze usage to improve the Platform
- Prevent abuse and enforce policies
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing
Within the Platform, your profile information, posts, and donation records are visible to Clan members per your settings.
We may share limited data with:
- Game API providers --- linked account IDs for stats
- Infrastructure providers --- encrypted data for hosting
- AI service providers --- prompts for content generation
- Email providers --- email address for notifications
We do NOT sell your data, share it with advertisers, or provide it to data brokers.
Cookies and Storage
We use minimal cookies: CSRF token (session), session cookie (session), and language preference (1 year). Access tokens are stored in sessionStorage and cleared when you close the tab.
No advertising, tracking, or social media cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention |
|---|---|
| Account data | Until deletion + 30 days |
| Clan content | Until deleted by user/admin |
| Donation records | 7 years |
| Audit logs | 2 years |
| Server logs | 90 days |
| Deleted accounts | Anonymized within 30 days |
Your Rights
GDPR Rights (EEA, UK, Switzerland)
- Access, rectification, and erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability in machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
CCPA Rights (California)
- Know what data is collected and how it is used
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of data sales (we do not sell data)
- We recognize browser-based opt-out signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Brazil (LGPD)
- Access, correct, anonymize, block, or delete personal data
- Information about third parties with whom data is shared
Russia (Federal Law 152-FZ)
- Access, correction, and deletion of personal data
- Withdrawal of consent to processing
- Objection to cross-border transfer
DACH Region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- All GDPR rights plus strict data minimization (BDSG)
- Enhanced protections for special categories of data
To exercise your rights, contact privacy@guildorder.com. We respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Guild Order is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or higher where required by law, up to 16 in some EU states). If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the data. Parents may contact privacy@guildorder.com.
International Data Transfers
Data may be transferred internationally with safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, and encryption (TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest). For Russian users, we comply with data localization requirements where applicable.
Security Measures
- TLS/HTTPS encryption for all communications
- Encryption at rest for stored data
- bcrypt password hashing
- CSRF and rate-limiting protections
- Role-based access control
- Audit logging for admin actions
- Regular security reviews
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will promptly notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
Related Policies
Questions? Contact us at privacy@guildorder.com