Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Paliaevents ("we," "our," or "the Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our community event coordination platform.

By using Paliaevents, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account and use our Service, you may provide us with:

• Account Information: Email address and password (password is securely hashed and never stored in plain text)
• Profile Information: Display name, username, profile picture (avatar), bio/description, and preferred timezone
• In-Game Information: Your Palia character name (optional, for event coordination purposes)
• Event Data: Events you create, join, or favorite, including event titles, descriptions, dates, times, and locations
• Communication Data: Messages sent through event chat features and any feedback you submit

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions with the Service
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide the Service: Create and manage your account, enable event creation and participation, and facilitate communication between users
• Improve the Service: Understand how users interact with our platform to enhance features and user experience
• Send Notifications: Alert you about events you've joined, new attendees, event updates, and chat messages (based on your notification preferences)
• Ensure Safety: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms of Service
• Provide Support: Respond to your inquiries and feedback

4. Data Storage & Security

4.1 Where We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted backend-as-a-service platform. Supabase provides:

• PostgreSQL database with row-level security
• Encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL)
• Secure authentication services
• Data centers with industry-standard physical security

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure password hashing (passwords are never stored in plain text)
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Row-level security policies in our database
• Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Sharing

5.1 Public Information

Certain information you provide is visible to other users of the Service:

• Your display name and username
• Your profile picture and bio
• Events you host (visible to all users)
• Your participation in events (visible to event hosts and other attendees)
• Messages in event chats (visible to event participants)

5.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication services
• Cloudflare: Website hosting and security

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view your profile information at any time through your account settings
• Update: You can update your profile information, display name, and preferences at any time
• Delete: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us
• Export: You can request a copy of your data by contacting us
• Notification Preferences: You can manage your notification settings to control what communications you receive

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

7. Cookies & Local Storage

Paliaevents uses local storage and session storage (similar technologies to cookies) to:

• Remember your login session: So you don't have to log in every time you visit
• Store your preferences: Such as your theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Cache data: To improve performance and reduce loading times

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies. You can clear your browser's local storage at any time through your browser settings, though this may require you to log in again.

8. Children's Privacy

Paliaevents is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and 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 changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• For significant changes, providing notice through the Service or via email

Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.