Privacy Policy — TFLives

1. Introduction

Welcome to TFLives. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our community platform. By using TFLives, you accept the practices described in this policy.

2. Information we collect

Account data: name, username, email address, and password (securely stored via Better Auth).
Profile data: avatar, banner, bio, social links, and Minecraft username (optional).
Usage data: platform interactions, messages, posts, unlocked achievements, and chat activity.
Cookies and similar technologies: we use essential cookies and local storage to keep your session and preferences. See our Cookie Policy for details.

3. How we use your information

Provide and maintain TFLives services, including profiles, messaging, global chat, and the achievement system.
Improve, personalize, and optimize the platform experience.
Send you relevant notifications, security alerts, and community updates.
Prevent fraud, abuse, and protect the security of our users.

4. Sharing information

We do not sell your personal information. To run the platform we rely on providers that process data on our behalf: Vercel (hosting), Neon (PostgreSQL database), and Discord (community and notifications). We only share data when: (a) you explicitly request it, (b) it is required to comply with the law, or (c) to protect the rights and safety of TFLives and its users.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies for session, security, and site functionality, plus local storage for your interface preferences. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.

6. Data retention

We retain your information while your account is active. You can request the deletion of your account and personal data by contacting the team; we will delete it except when we must retain information for legal obligations.

7. Your rights

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request the deletion of your account and personal data.
Request a copy of your data in a standard format.

8. Children

TFLives is not directed at children under 13. We do not intentionally collect information from children. If we discover that a minor has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.

9. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures: hashed passwords, email verification, optional two-factor authentication, and access controls. No system is completely secure, but we work to protect your account.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified through the platform.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, reach out on our Discord server.