Table of Contents
Overview
CharacterGen is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and character sheet tools.
- Your character data stays on your device - we don't store it
- We collect minimal analytics to improve the site
- We only contact you if you email us first
- All affiliate links are clearly marked
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Character Data: When you create character sheets, all data is stored locally in your browser
- Contact Information: Email address only when you contact us at [email protected]
- Voluntary Feedback: Any information you choose to share when contacting us
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Analytics: Basic website usage statistics (pages viewed, time spent, general location)
- Technical Information: Browser type, device type, IP address (anonymized)
- Cookies: Essential cookies for website functionality only
How We Use Your Information
Character Data
Local Storage Only: All character sheet data is stored in your browser's local storage
No Server Storage: We do not store, access, or transmit your character information
Your Control: You can delete all data by clearing your browser storage
Contact Information
- Support Only: Used exclusively to respond to your inquiries
- No Marketing: We do not send promotional emails or newsletters
- No Sharing: Never shared with third parties
Analytics Data
- Website Improvement: To understand how users interact with our site
- Performance Optimization: To improve loading times and user experience
- Anonymized: All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized
Data Storage and Security
Local Data
Character sheets are stored in your browser's localStorage. Data remains on your device unless you export it. We do not backup or store your character data on our servers.
Communication Data
Contact emails are stored securely and deleted after resolution. Communication records are kept only as long as necessary for support purposes.
Third-Party Services
Analytics
We use Google Analytics with anonymized IP addresses. Analytics do not include personally identifiable information. You can opt-out using browser settings or extensions.
Affiliate Links
Affiliate links are clearly marked on our website with 🔗 symbols and orange badges. We do not track individual purchases or personal information. Clicking affiliate links is entirely voluntary.
Advertising
We may display ads from third-party networks. Advertisers may use cookies for ad personalization. You can disable ads through browser settings or ad blockers.
Your Rights and Choices
Data Control
- Access: You have full access to all your locally stored character data
- Export: You can export your data at any time using our export feature
- Delete: You can delete all data by clearing browser storage
Communication Preferences
- Contact Limitation: We only contact you in response to your inquiries
- Unsubscribe: You can request to be removed from any communication at any time
Cookie Preferences
- Essential Only: We use only essential cookies for website functionality
- Browser Control: You can disable cookies in your browser settings
- No Impact: Disabling cookies may limit some website features
Children's Privacy
- Age Restriction: Our website is not specifically directed at children under 13
- No Collection: We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
- Parental Rights: Parents can contact us to remove any information we may have inadvertently collected
International Users
- Global Access: Our website is accessible worldwide
- Local Laws: We respect local privacy laws and regulations
- Data Location: Analytics data may be processed in various countries
Changes to This Policy
- Updates: We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices
- Notification: Significant changes will be posted prominently on our website
- Effective Date: Changes become effective when posted
Legal Basis for Processing
Legitimate Interests
- Website Operation: Providing and improving our character sheet services
- Communication: Responding to user inquiries and support requests
- Security: Protecting our website and users from fraud or abuse
Consent
- Analytics: Based on your continued use of our website
- Cookies: Based on your browser settings and continued site use
- Contact: Based on your voluntary contact with us
Data Retention
Character Data
Stored until you delete it or clear browser storage. We do not retain character data on our servers.
Communication Data
Contact emails deleted after issue resolution (typically 30 days). May be retained longer if required by law.
Analytics Data
Anonymized analytics retained for historical analysis. Cannot be linked back to individual users.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Please include "Privacy Policy" in your subject line
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours