# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated: March 7, 2026**

## Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Checkers ("the Game", "we", "us") handles information when you use our Discord Activity.

## Information We Collect

When you use the Game, we access the following information through Discord's Embedded App SDK:

- **Discord User ID** - Used to identify you within a game session.
- **Discord Username** - Displayed to your opponent during gameplay.
- **Discord Avatar** - Displayed next to your username during gameplay.

## How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to:

- Enable multiplayer gameplay between you and your opponent.
- Display player identities during a game session.
- Manage game rooms and match players within the same Discord Activity instance.

## Data Storage and Retention

- We do **not** store any personal data permanently.
- All player information exists only in server memory during an active game session.
- Once a game session ends or you disconnect, your data is removed from memory.
- We do **not** use databases, cookies, or any form of persistent storage for user data.

## Data Sharing

- We do **not** sell, trade, or share your information with third parties.
- We do **not** use any analytics or tracking services.
- Player information is only shared with other participants in the same game session (your opponent and spectators).

## Third-Party Services

The Game operates as a Discord Activity and relies on Discord's platform. Your use of Discord is governed by [Discord's Privacy Policy](https://discord.com/privacy). We only access Discord data that you have authorized through Discord's OAuth2 flow.

## Children's Privacy

The Game does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The Game is accessed through Discord, which has its own age requirements.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

## Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the Game's Discord support channels.