1. Introduction

Wylderun is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of its community members. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data while using Wylderun.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password. Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text.
• User Content: Any text, images, character profiles, or other materials you submit to the platform are stored and processed for the purposes of display, moderation, and community participation.
• Usage Data: We collect basic interaction and access data such as IP address, browser type, device info, login timestamps, and error logs. This helps us with performance, troubleshooting, and site integrity.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Wylderun uses cookies and local storage to provide basic functionality and enhance your browsing experience. These may include session tracking and performance analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain core features of the Wylderun platform
• To support moderation efforts, enforce community guidelines, and manage reports
• To protect users, investigate abuse, and comply with legal obligations
• To improve the platform through anonymous analytics and troubleshooting
• To respond to support requests or content removal inquiries

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• Third-Party Services: Wylderun may utilize third-party services for hosting, performance monitoring, or analytics (e.g., server providers, error reporting tools). These services do not receive access to your personal content unless required for their function.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose limited user information if legally required to do so, or if necessary to prevent harm, fraud, or abuse within the community.
• No Data Selling: Wylderun does not sell or rent user data under any circumstances.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the site and its users. However, no platform is immune to all threats. Users are responsible for keeping their account credentials secure and reporting any suspected compromise to staff immediately.

6. Data Retention

• Wylderun retains user data as long as necessary for site functionality, community safety, and legal compliance.
• If you request account deletion, your account and most associated data will be removed. Some content or logs may be retained as required for security, moderation, or legal purposes.

7. User Rights and Choices

• You can update or delete your account information through your account settings.
• You may request data deletion by contacting site administrators.
• You can manage cookie and tracking preferences through your browser settings.
• Due to the nature of moderation and privacy, users will not be informed of actions taken in response to submitted reports.

8. Community-Specific Notes

• Wylderun is an 18+ platform. Attempting to register underage or submitting content that violates this policy will result in account removal.
• Content you post publicly (such as character profiles, threads, and images) may be viewable by others within the community.
• Reports are reviewed by human moderators.
• Users are encouraged to block others to manage personal boundaries. Abuse of the report system may result in action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Wylderun may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page, and continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to request data deletion or review, please contact the site administrators through the official support channels.