This Privacy Policy describes how TAOFORTUNE ("we", "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and community features (threads, guides, wiki, rooms). This is a template intended for a U.S.-based site. Replace it with your final policy reviewed by qualified counsel.
This policy applies to information we collect through the TAOFORTUNE website and related services we operate. It does not apply to third-party websites, games, platforms, or services that may be linked from TAOFORTUNE.
A. Information you provide
• Account: email address, display name, profile settings, password (stored as a secure hash)
• Community content: posts, replies, chat messages, reactions/votes, bookmarks, reports
• Support: messages you send to us (including moderation appeals)
• Optional: newsletter subscription email, notification preferences
B. Information collected automatically
• Device and usage: browser type, pages viewed, clicks, time stamps, referrer URLs
• Network: IP address (used for security, fraud prevention, and approximate region)
• Diagnostics: error logs, performance metrics
C. Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies/local storage for login sessions, preferences, and (optionally) analytics. See our Cookies Policy.
We use information to:
• Provide and operate the Service (accounts, posting, rooms)
• Personalize experience (saved tags, followed topics, recommendations)
• Keep the community safe (spam prevention, abuse detection, moderation)
• Improve reliability and performance (analytics, debugging)
• Communicate with you (service notices, support responses)
• Comply with law and enforce our Terms
We may share information with:
• Service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics if enabled) that process data on our behalf
• Moderators (limited access) to enforce rules and handle reports
• Legal and safety requests when required by law or to protect rights and users
We do not sell your personal information.
Many community features are public by default (threads, replies, some profiles). Anything you post may be visible to others. If you delete content, it may remain in backups for a limited time or persist in quoted/archived context.
We retain information as long as needed for the Service and legitimate business purposes, including:
• Account data: until you delete your account (plus limited backups)
• Security logs: a limited period (example: 30–180 days)
• Community content: may remain as part of discussion history unless removed
We use reasonable safeguards such as HTTPS encryption in transit, password hashing, access controls, and monitoring. No system is perfectly secure; if required, we will provide notifications in accordance with applicable law.
• Update profile settings in your account (if available)
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails (where offered) via the link in the email
• Control cookies in your browser (some features may break)
Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as access, deletion, correction, and portability of your personal information. Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional privacy rights under applicable state laws.
U.S. State Privacy Notice at Collection (summary)
• Categories collected: identifiers (email), internet activity (usage), community content, device/network data
• Purposes: provide service, security, personalization, improvement, support, legal compliance
• Retention: as described in Section 6
Do Not Sell or Share (where required)
We do not sell personal information. If we ever share data for cross-context behavioral advertising (as defined by certain state laws), we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” mechanism as required.
Sensitive Personal Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information for the purpose of inferring characteristics. If collected incidentally (e.g., through user-generated content), we will handle it under this policy.
How to exercise rights
Submit a request via Contact. We may need to verify your identity to protect your data.
TAOFORTUNE is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
The Service may link to third-party sites (game publishers, stores, platforms). Their privacy practices may differ. We are not responsible for third-party sites.
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version and update the “Last updated” date.
For privacy questions or requests, contact us via Contact or list your official privacy email here.