Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what information Stardust Trails collects and how it is used.

1. Information we collect

• Account information you provide, such as username, email address, and password hash.
• Content you post or send through site features, such as messages, forum posts, profile content, and uploads.
• Basic technical information needed to run and protect the site, such as logs, browser details, and IP-related security records.

2. How we use information

• To create and manage your account.
• To run site features like pets, items, messages, trades, and moderation tools.
• To keep the site secure, prevent abuse, and investigate bugs or rule-breaking.
• To contact you about account or site issues if needed.

3. What we do not do

• We do not sell your personal information.
• We do not promise that private messages or uploads will never be reviewed if moderation or safety requires it.

4. Who can see your information

Staff may access account and site data when reasonably needed for moderation, support, bug fixing, safety, or legal compliance.

5. Cookies and sessions

Stardust Trails uses cookies or session data to keep you logged in, protect forms, and make the site function properly.

6. Data retention

We may keep account and activity data as long as needed to operate the site, enforce rules, resolve disputes, or maintain records.

7. Children

Stardust Trails is for users age 13 and up. Users under 13 may not register.

8. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as the site grows. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.