Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 29, 2026
1. Introduction
DreamPetal Studios ("DreamPetal," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you when using DreamPetal Studios services, including our websites, forums, games, applications, voice communication services, and related products or services (collectively, the "Services").
By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create a DreamPetal Account, we may collect:
- Username
- Email address
- Encrypted or securely hashed password
Profile Information
We may collect information you choose to provide, including:
- Avatar images
- Profile descriptions
- Social links
- Other optional profile information
Community Content
We may collect content submitted through the Services, including:
- Forum posts
- Replies
- Comments
- Messages
- User-generated content
- Voice communications where applicable
Technical Information
For security, administration, and operation of the Services, we may collect:
- IP addresses
- Login timestamps
- Failed login attempts
- Browser and device information
- Security and diagnostic logs
3. Cookies
DreamPetal Studios uses a single essential session cookie to maintain login sessions and provide secure access to account features.
This cookie is required for the operation of authenticated portions of the Services.
DreamPetal Studios does not use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking cookies, profiling cookies, or third-party marketing cookies.
4. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and operate the Services
- Maintain account security
- Authenticate users
- Prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
- Moderate community content
- Respond to support requests
- Improve reliability, performance, and security
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Information Sharing
DreamPetal Studios does not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information with advertisers or marketing companies.
Information may be disclosed only when:
- Required by law
- Necessary to comply with legal obligations
- Necessary to investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of DreamPetal Studios, users, or the public
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to operate the Services, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved.
7. Account Deletion
Users may delete their account through account management tools provided within the Services.
Account deletion may result in the removal of:
- Account information
- Email address
- Profile information
- Avatars
- Other identifying information
Forum posts, comments, and community contributions may be retained in anonymized form to preserve discussion integrity and community records.
Following account deletion, retained community content may be attributed to "Deleted User" or a similar anonymous designation.
Certain information may be retained where required for legal, security, operational, or recordkeeping purposes.
8. Data Security
DreamPetal Studios takes reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
The Services are intended only for individuals sixteen (16) years of age or older.
DreamPetal Studios does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under sixteen (16) years of age.
If we become aware that an account belongs to an individual under sixteen (16) years old, the account may be suspended or permanently removed and associated information may be deleted.
10. Third-Party Services
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by DreamPetal Studios.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party services.
Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party services they choose to access.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
DreamPetal Studios may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updated versions will be posted through the Services with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
DreamPetal Studios
https://dreampetalstudios.com
privacy@dreampetalstudios.com
By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.