Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2023alighted.xyz ("we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to protecting your privacy as you pilot starships, explore distant galaxies, and uncover cosmic mysteries in our retro space adventure games and related services (the "Services") at alighted.xyz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the practices described herein. Information We Collect Personal Information: During account registration, we collect your email address, username, password (encrypted), age range, and preferred starship type (e.g., fighter, cargo, exploration). For in-game purchases (e.g., retro paint jobs, ship upgrades, mission packs) or subscription plans, we collect payment details (processed by third-party providers like PayPal) and billing address. Optional information (e.g., favorite space lore topics) may be collected if you choose to provide it. Usage and Gameplay Data: We automatically gather data about your interaction with the Services, including IP address, device type, operating system, browser version, space exploration progress (e.g., planets visited, galaxies unlocked), mission completion rates, ship customization choices, and technical performance data (e.g., crash reports, frame rate). This data is collected via cookies, in-game analytics tools (e.g., Unity Analytics), and server logs. Social Data: If you join starship fleets, participate in multiplayer missions, or chat with other pilots, we collect your communications (e.g., chat logs, fleet messages) to moderate content and facilitate teamwork. If you link social media accounts, we may access limited information (e.g., display name) to enable features like fleet invites. How We Use Your Information To create and manage your account, track your starship’s progress, and sync data across devices. To process transactions, fulfill orders, and send purchase confirmations or subscription reminders. To personalize your experience: recommend missions, ship upgrades, or fleets based on your exploration preferences and playstyle. To improve the Services: analyze gameplay data to balance mission difficulty, fix bugs, optimize starship mechanics, and develop new content (e.g., galaxies, missions, ship types) aligned with user behavior. To communicate with you: send account updates, mission briefings, event notifications (e.g., cosmic races), promotional offers (you can opt out of marketing communications at any time), and respond to inquiries. To ensure fair play and security: detect cheating, hacking, or fraudulent activities, and enforce our Terms of Service. Information Disclosure We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information in the following circumstances: To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud hosting services, anti-cheat software) who assist in operating the Services, subject to confidentiality agreements. To fleet members (limited to your username and starship name) to facilitate teamwork and multiplayer missions. To law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, with prior notice and a commitment to uphold this Privacy Policy. Data Security We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information and starship data, including encryption of sensitive data, secure server storage (compliant with SOC 2 standards), regular security audits, and access controls for authorized personnel. We also use anti-cheat systems to detect and prevent unfair gameplay (e.g., unlimited fuel, invincibility). Your Rights Access and Correction: You may access, review, and update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting [email protected]. Deletion: You may request account deletion by submitting a request to [email protected]. We will delete your data within 30 days, except as required by law (e.g., financial records) or to prevent fraud. Fleet-related data may be retained for moderation purposes. Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our messages or updating your account preferences. Cookie Management: You can adjust cookie settings in your browser, though disabling certain cookies may limit functionality (e.g., starship progress sync, fleet invites). Children’s Privacy Our Services are suitable for ages 10 and up, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information without consent, please contact us to request deletion. We may require verification of guardianship before processing such requests. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the revised policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Services after the update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Contact Us For questions or concerns, contact:alighted.xyz345 Starfall Drive, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USAEmail: [email protected]