Protection Policy

1. Introduction

This Protection Policy sets forth the measures and principles that safeguard Guild of Guardians, its services, and the global player community. By joining a guild, embarking on dungeon runs, participating in markets, or interacting with official channels, you agree to uphold the rules and protections described below. Our mission is to preserve a secure, fair, and rewarding environment for every Guardian in the realm.

2. Scope

• The Guild of Guardians game client and backend services across all supported platforms.
• The official website, forums, and in-game community spaces.
• All accounts registered through official channels.
• All in-game communications, guild activities, trading, and digital items.

3. Data Protection and Privacy

We gather and process only the information necessary to operate the game, maintain security, and improve the player experience.

Data Collected

• Account identifiers and chosen display names for login and progression.
• Device and network information for stability, fraud prevention, and security.
• Gameplay activity (heroes owned, quests completed, market transactions) to enable features and balance.

How Data Is Used

• To deliver core game features such as matchmaking, guild management, events, and leaderboards.
• To detect suspicious activity, prevent cheating, and ensure fairness.
• To analyze game balance, hero performance, and economic stability.

Storage and Security

• Data is stored in secure systems with encryption and access controls.
• Only authorized personnel have access to player data for operational needs.

Your Choices

• You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable laws.
• You may update privacy preferences in account or in-game settings.

4. Account Security

• Use a strong, unique password and keep it private.
• Enable two-factor authentication when available.
• We may lock or verify sign-ins flagged as suspicious.
• Account sharing, trading, or selling is prohibited.

5. Fair Play and Anti-Cheat

The Guild thrives when battles are fought with skill and integrity. We actively prevent and respond to cheating or exploitation.

• Automated and manual systems detect bots, scripts, unauthorized tools, and data manipulation.
• Server-side checks verify loot drops, crafting outcomes, quest completions, and market transactions.
• Abuse of bugs or exploits will result in penalties; offending rewards may be removed.

Penalties for violations include warnings, temporary suspensions, permanent bans, and removal from leaderboards.

6. Marketplace and Economy Integrity

• All trades and marketplace activity are monitored to prevent fraud, price manipulation, and unauthorized real-money trading.
• Duplication exploits, forged items, or bypassing market fees are strictly prohibited.
• Suspicious transactions may be frozen pending investigation.

7. Guild and Community Conduct

Guardians must uphold respect and cooperation within guilds and the wider community.

• No harassment, hate speech, or targeted abuse.
• No spam, scams, or misleading recruitment.
• No sharing of illegal, explicit, or harmful content.
• No impersonation of staff, creators, or other players; never share private information without consent.

Depending on severity, penalties include chat restrictions, guild removal, suspensions, or permanent bans.

8. Hero, Item, and Quest Integrity

• Unauthorized modification of hero stats, abilities, or items is prohibited.
• Bypassing quest requirements, timers, or costs undermines fairness and is forbidden.
• We may adjust or rebalance heroes, items, or rewards to maintain game health.

9. Events and Competitive Play

• All event participation is subject to fair play rules.
• Exploiting matchmaking or reward systems in events will result in disqualification.
• Competitive results may be reset or removed if earned through dishonest means.

10. Safety Features and Reporting

• Use in-game tools to report cheating, harassment, or suspicious behavior.
• Provide clear details (player name, guild, time, and screenshots if possible) for investigations.
• To protect detection systems, certain investigation details may remain confidential.

11. Young Guardians and Guardianship

Where required by law, accounts for younger players must be created and supervised by a parent or guardian. Certain features may be restricted to protect younger players.

12. Service Protection

• We may apply updates, patches, anti-tamper systems, and server-side checks to maintain stability and fairness.
• Access may be blocked from compromised devices, emulators, or environments that bypass security.
• Abusive network activity may be limited or denied to protect service quality.

13. Enforcement

• All reports and detections are reviewed using available evidence.
• Penalties scale with severity, impact, and repeat behavior.
• We may withhold specific detection details to preserve system integrity.

14. Updates to This Policy

This Protection Policy may be updated to reflect new features, community needs, or legal requirements. Continued use after updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

15. Closing Statement

Guild of Guardians is built on trust, teamwork, and fairness. By following this Protection Policy, you help keep the realm safe, the economy stable, and the adventures rewarding for every Guardian.