Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 1, 2026
Lost Game Archive ("we", "us", "our") operates the lostgamearchive.com website. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash). You may optionally provide a display name and bio.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the site, including pages visited, games viewed, hubs joined, and vault items accessed. This data helps us improve the platform.
Content You Create: Any content you post, including forum messages, chat messages, hub notes, character sheets, and vault item submissions, is stored on our servers.
Technical Data: We collect IP addresses, browser type, and device information for security purposes (spam prevention, rate limiting, abuse detection).
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the platform
- To authenticate you across our services (WordPress and phpBB forums)
- To display your profile, contributions, and activity to other users
- To send account-related emails (password resets, security alerts)
- To prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized access
- To improve the platform based on usage patterns
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- Public profile: Your username, display name, avatar, bio, and hub memberships are visible to other users.
- Forum posts and chat: Content you post in public forums and hub chats is visible to other members.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Authentication: Session cookies to keep you logged in across WordPress and phpBB
- Preferences: Remembering your arena skin selection, language preferences, and display settings
- Analytics: Understanding how the platform is used to improve features
We do not use third-party advertising cookies or trackers.
Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though some content you created (forum posts, vault contributions) may be retained in anonymized form to preserve the archive.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Update or correct your information via your account settings
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Lost Game Archive is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on the site. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us.