Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Firekeeper Platform ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Email address
- Username/display name
- Password (encrypted)
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent
- Outfitter viewed and saved
Content You Provide
We collect content you voluntarily provide:
- Forum posts and discussions
- Replies and comments
- Journal entries (when feature is available)
- Reviews and ratings (when feature is available)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our platform
- Process your account registration and authentication
- Enable you to participate in community features
- Send important updates and notifications
- Improve our platform and user experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Service providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Request a copy of your data
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use local storage and cookies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
9. Third-Party Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as outfitter websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
10. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our community forums or create a discussion in the "General Discussion" category.