Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

DS Info collects the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your username and email address. DS Info relies on 3rd party authentication via Google or Discord. No passwords are saved on the site.
• Usage Data: We collect anonymous analytics data including pages visited, timestamps, session identifiers, and browser user agent strings to understand how the Site is used and to improve our service.
• IP Addresses: We log IP addresses for analytics, security, and abuse prevention purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Site
• Authenticate users and manage account access
• Analyze usage patterns to improve content and user experience
• Detect and prevent abuse, unauthorized access, or malicious activity
• Generate aggregate, non-identifying statistics about Site usage

If you consent, we also use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, session duration, approximate location (country/city level), and device/browser type. This data is processed by Google and helps us understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google may use this data in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies and Sessions

DS Info uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Session cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your preferences. These are required for the Site to function.
• Cookie Consent: A cookie to remember your cookie preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: If you consent, Google Analytics cookies are used to collect anonymized usage statistics about how visitors interact with the Site.
• Advertising Cookies: If you consent, third-party cookies from Google AdSense may be used to serve personalized advertisements. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out at any time.

For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• If required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of DS Info, its users, or the public
• With service providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g., hosting), bound by confidentiality obligations

5. Data Retention

Account information is retained as long as your account is active. Analytics data is retained for a reasonable period to enable trend analysis and Site improvements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure session management and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to @DethoRyhne on Discord.

8. Children

DS Info is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to @DethoRyhne on Discord.