    <h2 style="margin:0 0 10px;">Privacy Policy</h2>
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      Effective date: 
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      <p>
        This Privacy Policy explains how <strong></strong> (“we”, “us”) collects, uses,
        and protects information when you use our website, game services, and community features.
      </p>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">Information we collect</h3>
      <ul>
        <li><strong>Account info:</strong> username, email address, password hash (never your raw password).</li>
        <li><strong>Session/auth data:</strong> login tokens (stored as hashes), session expiry, and optional hashes of IP/user-agent.</li>
        <li><strong>Gameplay/community data:</strong> participation points, achievements, progression flags (as enabled).</li>
        <li><strong>Support communications:</strong> information you send us if you contact support.</li>
      </ul>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">How we use information</h3>
      <ul>
        <li>To create and manage accounts, sign-in sessions, and role-based access.</li>
        <li>To operate game/community features (points, rewards, achievements, event participation).</li>
        <li>To prevent abuse and secure the platform (rate limits, fraud prevention, security auditing).</li>
        <li>To communicate service updates and respond to support requests.</li>
      </ul>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">Cookies & local storage</h3>
      <p>
        We use cookies/session storage necessary for authentication and basic site functionality.
        We do not sell personal information.
      </p>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">Sharing</h3>
      <p>
        We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only when required to operate the service
        (e.g., hosting/security providers) or when required by law.
      </p>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">Data retention</h3>
      <p>
        We retain account and gameplay/community data as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide
        the service. You may request deletion, subject to legitimate interests (security logs, legal obligations).
      </p>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">Security</h3>
      <p>
        We use reasonable measures to protect information, including hashed passwords, hashed session tokens, and
        access control. No system is 100% secure; use strong passwords and keep them private.
      </p>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">Your choices</h3>
      <ul>
        <li>You can update account details (where enabled) and log out to end sessions.</li>
        <li>You can request access or deletion of your data by contacting us.</li>
      </ul>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">Children</h3>
      <p>
        This service is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us.
      </p>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">Changes</h3>
      <p>
        We may update this policy. If changes are material, we’ll provide a notice on the site.
      </p>

      <h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px;color:rgba(233,238,252,.92);font-size:13px;">Contact</h3>
      <p>
        Contact us at: <strong>support@exodusblue.com</strong> (replace with your preferred address).
      </p>
    
  