Effective Date: December 1, 2023Address: 729 Willamette Street, Portland, OR 97201, United StatesContact: [email protected]
jowled.top ("we," "us," or "our") operates a survival-adventure game platform focused on open-world exploration, resource gathering, and cooperative gameplay. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information when you use our website, games, and related services (the "Services"). By accessing the Services, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.
1. Information Collection
Personal Information: Account registration requires your email address, username, and hashed password. Optional information includes your preferred playstyle (e.g., solo, cooperative) and favorite biomes (e.g., forests, deserts, mountains). For in-game purchases (e.g., survival packs, cosmetic skins, resource boosters), we collect payment information through third-party processors (Stripe, PayPal), which are not stored on our servers.
Gameplay & Technical Data: We automatically collect resource gathering statistics, crafting activity, exploration progress, base building data, device specifications (model, OS, storage capacity), IP address, and session duration. We also track player interactions (e.g., cooperative missions, trade activities) to improve multiplayer mechanics and world design.
Cookies & Similar Tools: Essential cookies enable account login, save survival progress, and store gameplay preferences. Non-essential cookies (for analytics via Unity Analytics) are used to measure user engagement and optimize world generation, with your consent.
2. Use of Information
To register and manage your account, authenticate access, and deliver the Services (e.g., server hosting, cooperative matchmaking).
To process purchases, unlock premium features, and resolve payment-related issues.
To analyze gameplay data to balance resource availability, fix bugs (e.g., crafting glitches), and develop new biomes or missions.
To communicate with you (e.g., server maintenance alerts, event notifications, support responses) via email or in-app messages.
To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent cheating (e.g., resource duplication, map hacking).
3. Information DisclosureWe do not rent or sell your personal information. We may share information:
With third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting via Google Cloud, payment processors, anti-cheat tools) that assist in delivering the Services, bound by confidentiality agreements.
In response to legal requests (e.g., court orders, subpoenas) or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition) where your information is transferred as part of the assets, with prior notice to you.
4. User Rights & Controls
You can access, edit, or delete your personal information via your account dashboard. For permanent account deletion, contact [email protected].
You can manage cookie settings through your browser (disabling non-essential cookies will not impact core Service functionality).
You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe" or adjusting notification preferences in your account.
5. Security & RetentionWe use industry-standard security measures (end-to-end encryption, secure servers, regular security audits) to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as required by law. Gameplay data is retained for 2 years after account deletion to support server stability and bug fixes.
6. Children’s PrivacyThe Services are intended for users aged 14 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If we discover such collection, we will delete the data immediately. Parents/guardians may contact us to request verification or deletion of their child’s information.
7. Policy UpdatesWe may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Services after the update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.