Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Shengdao ("Site," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained from users ("you," "your") of our closed species website.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information we Collect

2.1 Information You Provide 

We may collect the following types of information when you register for an account, make purchases, participate in community activities, or otherwise interact with our Site:

  • Account Information: Username, email address, password, date of birth
  • Profile Information: Profile pictures, biography, social media handles, custom avatars
  • Transaction Information: Purchase history, character ownership records, currency transactions
  • User-Generated Content: Stories, artwork, messages, character customizations
  • Communications: Customer service inquiries, reports, feedback
2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Site, actions taken, clickstream data
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and gather analytics

3. How we use your information

3.1 Provide and Maintain the Service 
  • Process transactions and maintain character ownership records
  • Facilitate character transfers and customizations
  • Manage user accounts and profiles
  • Enable community features like messaging and interactive elements
3.2 Improve and Develop The Service 
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Troubleshoot issues and debug errors
  • Develop new features and enhance existing ones
3.3 Communication
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Send administrative notifications about the Site
  • Provide updates about character activities, events, and community news within the platform
3.4 Security and Compliance
  • Protect against unauthorized access, fraud, and abuse
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing your Information 

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information
  • Information you choose to make public (such as profile information, characters on the Masterlist, and forum posts) will be visible to other users
4.2 Service Providers
  • We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Site, such as hosting providers, third-party integrators, or other service-providers who help us operate the site.
4.3 Legal Requirements
  • We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
  • We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, ourselves, or others
4.4 Sales
  • We will never sell your personal information. 

5. Your choices and rights

5.1 Account Information
  • You can review and update your account information through your profile settings
  • You may delete certain optional profile information at any time
5.2 Cookies
  • Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings
  • Note that blocking certain cookies may limit functionality of the Site
5.3 Data Subject Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Request a copy of your information in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. 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, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Site and, where appropriate, sending you a notification. Your continued use of the Site after such notice constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

shiji.long.help@gmail.com

10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC JURISDICTIONS

10.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

10.2 European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable data protection laws.

Last Updated: 05/03/2025