Ashbound is a text-based dark fantasy MMORPG built for long-term character progression, regional exploration, crafting, combat, guilds, housing, public threats, marketplace systems, achievements, titles, professions, and player interaction. Currently in Closed Alpha Testing.

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Ashbound Privacy PolicyEffective Date: 06/27/2026
Developer / Publisher: Battle Scar Games
Contact: [email protected]
App: AshboundAshbound is a text-based dark fantasy MMORPG currently in testing and development. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what choices you have when using Ashbound.By creating an account, downloading, accessing, or using Ashbound, you agree to this Privacy Policy.## 1. Information We CollectWe collect only the information needed to operate, improve, secure, and support Ashbound.### Account InformationWhen you create or use an Ashbound account, we may collect:* Email address
* Username or account name
* Character name
* Login credentials or authentication information
* Account creation date
* Account status, such as active, banned, deleted, or test access status### Gameplay InformationAshbound is an online game. To operate the game, we collect and store gameplay-related information, including:* Character progress
* Skills, stats, professions, achievements, titles, notoriety, reputation, and progression data
* Inventory, equipment, currencies, resources, crafting, marketplace, vendors, buy orders, and trade-related activity
* Combat, expeditions, raids, rifts, Titans, enemy invasions, public threats, world events, bounty board, and other activity history
* Guild membership, guild roles, guild projects, guild strongholds, guild wars, warfronts, campaigns, diplomacy, banks, announcements, and related guild activity
* Housing, farming, storage, task board, journal, codex, bestiary, discovery, and world progression data
* In-game mail, alerts, notifications, reports, feedback submissions, and support interactions### Social and Communication InformationAshbound includes multiplayer and social features. We may collect and process:* Guild activity and membership data
* In-game mail or messages
* Public or semi-public profile information
* Player reports, moderation notes, and safety-related records
* Feedback submitted through the app, email, Discord, or other official testing channelsPlease do not submit sensitive personal information through in-game mail, chat, feedback forms, Discord, or support messages.### Device, Technical, and Usage InformationTo operate, secure, debug, and improve Ashbound, we may collect:* Device type and operating system version
* App version and build version
* IP address
* Approximate location inferred from IP address
* Login timestamps and session activity
* Crash reports, error logs, diagnostic data, and performance information
* Server request logs and gameplay event logs
* Information about bugs, failed requests, loading issues, or abnormal activity### Payment InformationAshbound currently does not offer real-money purchases in the pre-alpha/closed alpha testing phase.If Ashbound later adds purchases, subscriptions, or in-app transactions, payment processing will be handled by Google Play or another third-party payment provider. We will not directly store full credit card numbers or full payment credentials. We may receive limited transaction-related information such as purchase status, product ID, transaction ID, receipt validation data, and entitlement status.## 2. How We Use InformationWe use collected information to:* Create, authenticate, and manage accounts
* Operate Ashbound’s online game systems
* Save character progress and gameplay state
* Provide multiplayer, guild, marketplace, mail, and social features
* Detect, investigate, and prevent cheating, abuse, fraud, exploits, spam, harassment, and security issues
* Respond to support requests, bug reports, and player feedback
* Improve game balance, usability, performance, stability, and content
* Test new features during pre-alpha, closed alpha, beta, or other testing phases
* Send important service-related messages, such as account, testing, update, or security notices
* Comply with legal obligations and platform requirements## 3. How We Share InformationWe do not sell your personal information.We may share information in the following limited situations:### Service ProvidersWe may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate Ashbound, such as:* Cloud hosting providers
* Database and backend infrastructure providers
* Authentication providers
* Analytics, crash reporting, or diagnostic tools
* Email, support, communication, or moderation tools
* Payment processors, if purchases are added in the futureThese providers may process information only as needed to provide services to Ashbound.### Other PlayersSome information may be visible to other players as part of normal gameplay, including:* Character name
* Guild name and role
* Public profile information
* Achievements, titles, notoriety, reputation, or similar game status
* Marketplace listings, guild activity, public threat contributions, PvP or guild war activity, and other multiplayer interactions
* Messages, posts, or content you choose to submit through social or communication features### Legal, Safety, and Security ReasonsWe may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to:* Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or government request
* Enforce our terms, rules, or policies
* Investigate cheating, abuse, fraud, harassment, exploits, or security incidents
* Protect the rights, safety, or property of Ashbound, players, the developer, or others### Business TransfersIf Ashbound or its related assets are transferred, sold, merged, reorganized, or assigned, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy or a successor policy.## 4. Data RetentionWe keep information for as long as needed to operate Ashbound, provide support, maintain account records, preserve game integrity, prevent abuse, comply with legal obligations, and improve the game.Some gameplay, moderation, security, transaction, or audit records may be retained after account deletion if needed for legitimate operational, legal, anti-cheat, anti-abuse, or dispute-resolution purposes.## 5. Account Deletion and Data RequestsYou may request account deletion or ask questions about your data by contacting us at:[email protected]When requesting deletion, please include the email address associated with your Ashbound account and your character name, if available.After verifying the request, we will delete or anonymize account information where reasonably possible, unless retention is required for legal, security, anti-abuse, dispute-resolution, or operational reasons.Deleting your account may permanently remove access to your character, progress, guild membership, inventory, achievements, titles, and other game data.## 6. SecurityWe use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect user information. However, no online service, game server, database, or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and for notifying us if you believe your account has been accessed without permission.## 7. Children’s PrivacyAshbound is not intended for children under 13 years old.We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.If you believe a child has provided personal information to Ashbound, please contact us at:[email protected]Depending on your country or region, additional age requirements may apply.## 8. International UsersAshbound may be operated from servers or service providers located in the United States or other countries. By using Ashbound, you understand that your information may be processed in countries where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.## 9. Third-Party ServicesAshbound may use or link to third-party services, such as:* Google Play
* Discord
* Cloud hosting providers
* Analytics or crash reporting tools
* Email or support tools
* Payment processors, if purchases are added in the futureThese third-party services have their own privacy policies and practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms, or services.## 10. Discord and External CommunitiesAshbound may use Discord or other community platforms for tester communication, feedback, announcements, and support.If you join an Ashbound Discord server or other external community, your use of that platform is governed by that platform’s own terms and privacy policy. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public channels.## 11. Testing PhasesAshbound may operate in pre-alpha, closed alpha, beta, early access, or other testing phases. During testing, we may collect additional feedback, bug reports, screenshots, device information, crash logs, gameplay activity, and diagnostic information to improve the game.Testing builds may change frequently, and data may be reset, modified, deleted, or migrated as part of development.## 12. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the effective date above and may notify users through the app, website, email, Discord, or another appropriate method.Your continued use of Ashbound after a Privacy Policy update means you accept the updated policy.## 13. Contact UsIf you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or Ashbound’s data practices, contact us at:[email protected]Developer / Publisher: Battle Scar Games
App: Ashbound