Introduction
Welcome to Advenexus. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our chat-based animal battle RPG game.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Username (publicly visible)
- Password (encrypted and securely stored)
- 6-digit PIN (encrypted, used for account recovery)
- Country/region (detected from IP address for currency localization)
Game Data
During gameplay, we store:
- In-game currency balances (coins, gems, cash, tower tokens)
- Collected animals, weapons, and items
- Game progress (level, XP, ELO rating, wins/losses)
- Team compositions and equipment loadouts
- Quest progress and achievements
- Guild membership and contributions
- Marketplace listings and transaction history
- Chat messages and reactions
Cosmetic Customizations
If you customize your profile, we store:
- Profile pictures (uploaded images or selected avatars)
- Profile borders, banners, and badges
- Chat customization preferences (colors, fonts)
- Custom stickers you upload
- Hunt animation effects
Payment Information
When you make purchases:
- Transaction records (amount, currency, timestamp)
- Payment reference numbers
- We do NOT store credit card numbers or payment credentials (handled by Flutterwave)
Technical Information
- IP address (for country detection and security)
- Browser type and device information
- Connection timestamps and session data
- Push notification subscriptions (if enabled)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the game service
- Process in-game transactions and purchases
- Authenticate your account and prevent fraud
- Display your profile and game progress to other players
- Enable multiplayer features (PvP battles, guilds, chat)
- Send push notifications (if you opt in)
- Improve game balance and add new features
- Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse
- Respond to support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
Public Information
The following information is visible to other players:
- Username, level, and profile picture
- ELO rating and win/loss record
- Guild membership
- Leaderboard rankings
- Chat messages you send
- Marketplace listings
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Flutterwave: Payment processing for cash purchases
- Cloudinary: Image hosting for uploaded profile pictures and stickers
- Google Gemini AI: Powers the in-game AI assistant (chat messages sent to AI are processed by Google)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information:
- Passwords and PINs are encrypted using bcrypt hashing
- Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse and brute-force attacks
- Regular security audits and updates
- Database backups and disaster recovery procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Account Management
- You can update your password at any time using the forgot password feature
- You can customize your profile visibility through in-game settings
- You can delete individual chat messages
Push Notifications
You can enable or disable push notifications for events, mentions, and huntbot alerts in your account settings at any time.
Data Deletion
To request account deletion, please contact us through our Discord server. Upon deletion, your account data will be permanently removed, except for records required for legal compliance (such as transaction history).
Children's Privacy
Advenexus is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Cookies and Tracking
We use session tokens stored in your browser's local storage to keep you logged in. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels.
International Users
Advenexus is operated from Nigeria. If you access the game from outside Nigeria, your information may be transferred to and processed in Nigeria. By using the game, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting an announcement in-game or updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: advenexusdev@gmail.com
- Discord: Join our community server
- In-Game: Use the support command or contact an administrator