Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-10-28

1. Introduction

CStopia ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at cstopia.gg (the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

Information from Discord

When you log in using Discord OAuth, we collect:

• Discord user ID
• Username and discriminator
• Global name and display name
• Avatar hash
• Account verification status

Information You Provide

• Squad names and descriptions
• Chat messages within squads
• Any other content you create on the platform

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address (for rate limiting and security)
• Browser type and version
• Usage data (pages visited, features used)
• Session information via cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Authenticate your identity
• Create and manage your squads
• Enable communication features
• Integrate with Discord for voice channels
• Prevent abuse and enforce our Terms of Service
• Improve and personalize the Service

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following situations:

• With Discord: When using Discord integration features
• With other users: Your username and avatar are visible to other squad members
• For legal reasons: If required by law or to protect our rights
• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authenticate you. These cookies are:

• Required for the Service to function properly
• Encrypted and secure
• Set to expire when you log out or after inactivity
• Not used for tracking or advertising purposes

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encrypted sessions and secure cookies
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure database storage with access controls

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service:

• Account data: Until you request deletion
• Squad data: Automatically deleted when squads disband
• Chat messages: Cleared when you leave a squad
• Security logs: Retained for 30 days

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account
• Opt out of non-essential data collection
• Withdraw consent for data processing

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@cstopia.gg
• Website: cstopia.gg