Privacy Policy

At DotaProject, accessible from https://www.dotaproject.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by DotaProject and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better gaming and browsing experience for the DotA 1 community. This includes:

Game Data: If you use our platform or ranking services, we may collect in-game statistics such as Ranked Points (RP), win/loss ratios, hero kills, and disconnection history.
Account Information: When you register, we collect your username and email address.
Log Files: Like most websites, we use log files (IP addresses, browser type, ISP, date/time stamps) to analyze trends and administer the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used in the following ways:

To maintain and display the Global Leaderboards.
To manage memberships (Prime, Epic, Royal) and digital purchases (Gems).
To prevent cheating and maintain a fair play environment through our anti-cheat systems.
To notify you about platform updates or mandatory patches (e.g., Atinad client updates).

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

DotaProject.com uses 'cookies' to store information including visitors' preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. This information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.

4. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We may use third-party services for:

Payments: We process transactions through official resellers and platforms like PayPal and Binance. Please consult their respective Privacy Policies for transaction data.
Advertisements: We may use Google AdSense or other networks to serve ads. These third parties may use cookies to serve ads based on your visit to this and other websites.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your account password is encrypted, and we recommend using a unique password that includes uppercase letters and numbers to prevent unauthorized access.

By using our website and gaming services, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Pro-Tip for your SEO and Legal Clarity:

URL placement: Make sure this is linked in your footer. Search engines like Google check for a Privacy Policy link as a trust signal.
Gems & Purchases: Since you mentioned selling Gems and Memberships, having Section 4 (Payments) is legally important to clarify that you don't store credit card info directly on your server.