Privacy Decree

I. Preamble

The House of BloodTie ("we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of all who enter our digital halls. This Privacy Decree outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

By accessing our website or joining our community, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Decree.

II. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name or gaming handle
• Email address
• Discord username
• Application responses and communications
• Any other information you choose to share

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses

III. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process membership applications
• Communicate with you about House matters
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain community safety and enforce our Code of Honor
• Send announcements and updates (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations

IV. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• With service providers who assist our operations (bound by confidentiality)
• To comply with legal requirements or protect our rights
• In connection with a merger or acquisition (with notice to you)

V. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

VI. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bloodtie.gg.

VII. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this decree, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

VIII. Changes to This Decree

We may update this Privacy Decree periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified decree.

IX. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Decree or our data practices, contact:

House BloodTie - Privacy Council
Email: privacy@bloodtie.gg