1. Information We Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our MUD discovery platform
• Authenticate your account and maintain login sessions
• Display your ratings, reviews, and MUD submissions
• Personalize your experience with recommendations
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Communicate with you about updates or issues
• Prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized access

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

• Public Content: Your reviews, ratings, and MUD submissions are publicly visible
• Service Providers: We use Supabase for authentication and data storage
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Data is stored on secure servers provided by Supabase
• Authentication is handled through Google OAuth 2.0
• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website usage with Vercel Analytics
• Improve site performance and functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct your account information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• Supabase: For data storage and backend services
• Vercel: For hosting and analytics

These services have their own privacy policies that govern their use of your information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. About This Project

MudVault is a hobby project created to support and strengthen the MUD gaming community. This service is provided:

• As a free community resource for MUD enthusiasts
• Without commercial intent or profit motive
• To help preserve and promote the art of text-based gaming
• To connect players with new and existing MUD worlds

We are committed to keeping this service free and community-focused. Any costs associated with running the service are covered personally by the maintainer as a contribution to the MUD community.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: