# Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how D2Checkpoint.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website https://d2checkpoint.com/ (“Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use the Site.

## Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you use the Site. The information we collect may include:

- Information you provide to us: We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, Bungie Name and ID, email address, and other contact information. We may also collect information from you if you choose to link your Discord, Patreon, or other accounts with us.

- Information we collect automatically: We may collect information about you and your device when you use the Site, such as your IP address, device type, and browser type. We may also collect information about your interactions with the Site, such as the pages you visit and the links you click.

- Information we collect from third parties: We may receive information about you from third parties, such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, which we use to enhance our user experience and to determine where we should focus future translation efforts.

## Use of Information

We may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:

- To provide, maintain, and improve the Site: We may use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve the Site and to provide you with the features and services available on the Site.

- To analyze and improve the Site: We may use the information we collect to analyze and understand how the Site is used and to improve the Site and the services we offer.

## Sharing of Information

We may share the information we collect from you as follows:

- With service providers: We may share the information we collect with service providers who help us operate and improve the Site.

- With third parties for legal purposes: We may share the information we collect with third parties if we believe that doing so is necessary to: (a) comply with a legal obligation, (b) protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or the public, or (c) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security, or technical issues.

- With third parties for business purposes: We may share the information we collect with third parties for business purposes, such as to conduct analytics or to show you personalized content.

## Payment Processing

We may process payments for donations to the project through Stripe and PayPal (the "Payment Processors"). The Payment Processors collect, use, and share information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies, which can be found at the following links:

- Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/us/privacy
- PayPal Privacy Policy: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

We do not collect or store any financial information, such as credit card numbers or bank account numbers. All financial information is collected and processed by the Payment Processors.

We may use the information we receive from the Payment Processors to confirm receipt of your donation and to send you a receipt or other confirmation

## Disclaimer

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of the Payment Processors or any other third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these parties before providing them with any personal data.

## Marketing Communications

We may use the email address provided to the Payment Processor to send you marketing communications, such as newsletters, updates, or promotional offers. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communications you receive from us.

## Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding the information we collect and how we use it:

- Opting out of marketing communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communications you receive from us.

- Managing your browser settings: You can change your browser settings to delete cookies or to reject cookies. Please note that if you do this, some features of the Site may not work properly.

- Managing your Google Analytics settings: You can visit the [Google Analytics opt-out page](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) to learn more about how to opt out of having your information collected by Google Analytics.

- Managing your Microsoft settings: You can visit the [Microsoft opt-out page](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=286759) to learn more about how to opt out of having your information collected by Microsoft.

## Data Retention

We will retain the information we collect from you for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

## Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal data we collect against unauthorized access, misuse, or alteration. These measures include implementing industry-standard security protocols, such as encryption, and regularly reviewing and updating our security measures.

## International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United States, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. These safeguards may include standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, or other legally recognized data transfer mechanisms.

## Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the Site and the services we offer. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to remember your preferences, to provide you with a personalized user experience, and to track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

## Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and encourage you to review the policy periodically.

## Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individuals have the following rights with respect to their personal data:

1. The right to be informed: You have the right to be informed about how your personal data is collected, used, and shared. This includes information about the purposes for which your personal data is collected and processed, the legal basis for the processing, and any third parties with whom your personal data may be shared.

2. The right of access: You have the right to access your personal data and to obtain information about how it is being processed. You can make a request to access your personal data by contacting the data controller (in this case, D2Checkpoint.com).

3. The right to rectification: You have the right to request that any inaccurate or incomplete personal data be corrected. You can make a request to rectify your personal data by contacting the data controller.

4. The right to erasure: You have the right to request that your personal data be erased in certain circumstances, such as if it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected or if you withdraw your consent for the processing. You can make a request for erasure

## Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the information we collect, please contact us at privacy@d2checkpoint.com.