LEGAL DOCUMENT

Privacy Policy

Your data. Your privacy. Our commitment.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024 | Last Updated: August 27, 2025

Introduction

UOGamers LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "UOGamers") respects the privacy of our players and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website uogamers.com or play on our game servers.

By accessing our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access our services.

Note: We are committed to protecting your privacy while maintaining a safe and fair gaming environment. This policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services

📊 Automatically Collected

  • IP Address & Location

    Your IP address and approximate geographic location for server routing and security

  • Device Information

    Hardware specs, operating system, client version, and browser type

  • Game Activity

    In-game actions, login times, character data, and gameplay statistics

  • Communications

    All in-game chat messages, including private messages, for moderation purposes

  • Cookies & Analytics

    Website usage data through cookies and analytics services

✍️ Voluntarily Provided

  • Account Information

    Username, password (encrypted), and account creation date

  • Email Address

    If provided for account recovery or newsletter subscription

  • Discord Information

    Discord username if you join our official server

  • Support Tickets

    Information provided when contacting support or reporting issues

  • Donation Information

    Payment processor data (we never store credit card information)

How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us provide a better gaming experience

Game Operations

Provide game services, authenticate players, save progress, and maintain server stability

Fair Play

Detect and prevent cheating, enforce rules, investigate violations, and maintain game balance

Communication

Send important updates, respond to support requests, and announce server events

Analytics

Analyze gameplay patterns, improve game balance, optimize server performance

Security

Protect against DDoS attacks, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain account security

Legal

Comply with legal obligations, respond to law enforcement requests when required

Information Sharing & Disclosure

We Share With:

  • Service Providers

    Hosting services (AWS), payment processors, and analytics providers who assist in operations

  • Legal Authorities

    When required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety

  • Community Features

    Public leaderboards, guild listings, and faction standings display character names

We Never:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share individual gameplay data with other players
  • Use your data for advertising networks
  • Transfer data outside necessary operations

⚠️ Important Notice

In-game chat and actions are monitored for rule enforcement. Severe violations may result in evidence being shared with law enforcement if legally required.

Data Security & Retention

We protect your data with industry-standard security measures

🔒 Security Measures

  • Encrypted password storage using industry-standard hashing
  • Secure HTTPS connections for all web traffic
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
  • Access controls limiting data to authorized personnel
  • DDoS protection and firewall systems

📅 Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained while account is active + 2 years
  • Chat logs: 90 days for moderation purposes
  • Server logs: 30 days for security and debugging
  • Payment records: As required by law (typically 7 years)
  • Banned account data: Permanently retained for security

While we implement robust security measures, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have control over your personal information

Your Rights Include:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request account and data removal
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

How to Exercise Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through Discord or email with your request. We will respond within 30 days.

Note: Some data may be retained for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes even after account deletion.

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. All characters, items, and progress will be lost.

🎮 Minors

UOGamers is intended for players aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

Parents: If you believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

🌍 International Players

UOGamers LLC is based in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the US, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

EU players have additional rights under GDPR. California residents have rights under CCPA.

Cookie Policy

We Use Cookies For:

  • Session management and authentication
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Analytics to improve our services
  • Security and fraud prevention

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels from ad networks.

Policy Updates

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

For significant changes, we will provide notice through the game client or email if you've provided one. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

Questions about our privacy practices? We're here to help.

For general support, please use support@uogamers.com or Discord. Privacy-specific requests receive priority handling.