Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 3 August 2023.

Welcome to the Godot Community! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our forum.

Information We Collect

• User Registration Data: When you register an account on our forum, we collect your username, email address, and any other information you provide during the registration process.

• Forum Activity Data: We collect data about your activity on the forum, such as posts, comments, and interactions with other users.

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Like many websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the forum. These technologies collect information about your browsing activities and preferences.

• Log Data: Our servers automatically log certain information when you access the forum, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the forum's functionality.

• To improve and personalize your experience on the forum.

• To communicate with you about forum updates, announcements, and other relevant information.

• To prevent and address fraudulent activities, security issues, and violations of our Terms of Service.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in running and maintaining the forum. These service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

• With Law Enforcement: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

As a user, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Rectification: You have the right to access and correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

• Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.

Google OAuth Integration

When you choose to log in to the Godot Community forum using your Google account, we will request permission to access certain information from your Google account. This information may include your name, email address, and profile picture.

How We Use Google User Data:

• Your name and profile picture will be used to create and display your user account on the forum.

• Your email address and language preference will be used to communicate with you about forum updates, announcements, and other relevant information.

• We will not use Google user data for any other purposes not mentioned in this Privacy Policy.

Data Access and Permissions:

By granting access to your Google account, you authorize us to collect, use, and store the requested information for the purposes outlined above. We will only request access to the minimum information necessary for the proper functioning of the forum.

Data Storage and Security:

We take the security and protection of your Google user data seriously. Your Google user data will be securely stored and treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Data Sharing:

We do not sell or rent your Google user data to third parties. Your Google user data will not be shared with any third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law or in response to a valid legal request.

Data Retention:

We will retain your Google user data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Data Subject Rights:

As a user, you have the right to access, correct, and delete your Google user data at any time. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any concerns about the use of your Google user data, please contact us at [email protected].

Revoking Access:

You can revoke our access to your Google account at any time by managing your app permissions through your Google account settings.

Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and employ appropriate measures to protect it. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].