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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address, username, and password.

Profile Information: You may provide additional information such as bio, profile picture, and social links.

Payment Information: Payment data is processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information.

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with Shader House, including games played, beta tests joined, and community interactions.

Technical Data: We collect IP addresses, browser type (User-Agent), and use cookies for security, authentication, and essential functionality. We do NOT collect device fingerprints, canvas/audio signatures, or track mouse/keyboard behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain the Shader House platform
  • Process transactions and subscriptions
  • Send important service notifications
  • Improve platform features and user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send promotional emails (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting services, and analytics providers
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
  • Public Information: Your username, profile, and public activity are visible to other users

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Secure authentication with password hashing
  • Two-factor authentication options
  • Rate limiting and abuse prevention

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Bot Detection & Privacy

Privacy-First Approach: We use minimal, privacy-compliant methods to prevent automated abuse:

  • Honeypot Fields: Invisible form fields that only automated bots fill
  • CAPTCHA: Standard human verification (Cloudflare Turnstile)
  • Rate Limiting: Prevents mass automated requests
  • Automation Detection: Basic checks for headless browser flags

What We DON'T Collect:

  • Canvas or audio fingerprints (unique device signatures)
  • GPU information (WebGL vendor/renderer)
  • Font detection or installed font lists
  • Hardware specifications (CPU cores, RAM)
  • Screen dimensions, pixel ratio, or timezone
  • Mouse movements or keyboard patterns
  • Clipboard monitoring

Our bot detection is designed to be GDPR and ePrivacy compliant, collecting only the minimum data necessary for security without tracking or profiling users.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Export your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us through your account settings or support channels.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, and legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Shader House is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

9. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using Shader House, you consent to such transfers.

10. Third-Party Services

Shader House may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing information.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the platform or via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us through our support channels or at privacy@shaderhouse.com.