Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hero Builder. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Username and display name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)

2.2 Character Data

We store the character information you create, including:

• Character names, attributes, and statistics
• Character sheets and notes
• Associated game data

2.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect:

• Session data and authentication tokens
• Application usage logs
• Error reports for troubleshooting

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Hero Builder service
• Authenticate your account and maintain security
• Save and manage your character data
• Improve our application and user experience
• Send important account and service notifications
• Respond to your support requests

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely:

• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing
• Data is stored in secure MongoDB databases
• Session data is stored locally in the desktop app or server-side for web
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data

5. Data Sharing

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

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and safety

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your character data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Improve application performance

The desktop application stores session data locally on your device for persistent login functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our application uses the following third-party services:

• MongoDB: Database hosting and management
• Cloudinary: Image hosting and management (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Hero Builder is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:

• Email: info@herobuilder.app
• Through: The application's support system