1. Introduction

Market Isles ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our fictional trading simulator.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Username (chosen by you)
• Password (stored securely hashed)
• Account creation date

Game Data

• Fictional credit balance
• Virtual item inventory
• Trading history
• Pack opening records
• Minigame scores

Technical Data

• Session information for authentication
• Basic usage analytics

3. What We Don't Collect

We intentionally minimize data collection:

• No email address required
• No real name or personal identification
• No payment information (service is free)
• No location data
• No contact information

4. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the gaming experience
• Authenticate your sessions
• Display leaderboards and statistics
• Prevent abuse and maintain fair play
• Improve our services

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Secure session management
• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Regular security reviews

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion at any time, which will remove your personal data from our systems.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase - for database hosting and authentication
• Vercel - for application hosting

These services have their own privacy policies and handle data according to industry standards.

8. Children's Privacy

Market Isles is designed as a safe, fictional trading simulator with no real money involved. However, users should be 13 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of your data
• Request deletion of your account
• Export your game data

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through the platform's support channels.