PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

TibiaBuddy ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit tibiabuddy.com (the "Site").

Short Version: We collect minimal data. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. We do not sell your data. We do not currently collect personal information or require user accounts.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit TibiaBuddy, we automatically collect certain technical information through Google Analytics, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Referral Source: How you found TibiaBuddy (search engine, direct link, etc.)
• IP Address: Anonymized IP address for analytics purposes

2.2 Personal Information

We do NOT currently collect personal information. TibiaBuddy does not require user accounts, registration, or login. You can browse the entire database anonymously.

3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use automatically collected information to:

• Understand how visitors use TibiaBuddy
• Improve the Site's content, features, and user experience
• Analyze traffic patterns and popular content
• Monitor Site performance and fix technical issues
• Generate anonymous usage statistics and reports

4. GOOGLE ANALYTICS

TibiaBuddy uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to collect anonymous information about your use of the Site.

What Google Analytics Collects:

• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• Your browser type and operating system
• Your approximate location (country/city)
• How you arrived at TibiaBuddy (referral source)
• Anonymized IP address

Opting Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Disabling cookies in your browser settings
• Using privacy-focused browsers or extensions

For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5. COOKIES

What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and analyze usage.

Cookies We Use:

• Google Analytics Cookies: Used for anonymous analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
• Session Cookies: May be used in the future for user preferences

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some functionality of the Site.

6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.

We only share data with:

• Google Analytics: For anonymous usage analytics (as described above)
• Hosting Provider (Vercel): Technical logs necessary for hosting the Site
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information collected through the Site. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

TibiaBuddy is a general audience site and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at [email protected].

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

TibiaBuddy contains links to external websites (TibiaWiki, CipSoft, etc.). This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies.

10. INTERNATIONAL USERS

TibiaBuddy is hosted on Vercel, which may store data in various locations worldwide. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

11. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are in the European Union or California, you have certain rights regarding your data:

• Right to Access: Request information about data we collect
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data (if applicable)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics tracking (see Section 4)
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

Since TibiaBuddy does not collect personal information or require accounts, most of these rights are automatically satisfied. To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

12. FUTURE FEATURES (USER ACCOUNTS)

If we introduce user accounts or premium features in the future, we will:

• Update this Privacy Policy with clear notice
• Collect only necessary information (email, username)
• Implement strong security measures (password hashing, encryption)
• Provide account deletion and data export options
• Never sell user data to third parties

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Contact Form