Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Scythe Client ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our software.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• - Usage Data: Information about how you interact with Scythe Client, including features used and performance metrics
• - Device Information: Operating system, hardware specifications, and unique device identifiers
• - Error Reports: Crash logs and diagnostic information to improve stability
• - Configuration Data: Your client settings and preferences

3. What We Do Not Collect

For clarity, we explicitly do NOT collect:

• - Your Minecraft username or password
• - Microsoft account credentials
• - Chat messages or personal conversations
• - Account login tokens or session data
• - Any personally identifiable information (PII) unless voluntarily provided

4. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• - Improve software performance and stability
• - Fix bugs and develop new features
• - Analyze usage patterns to understand how users interact with the client
• - Provide technical support
• - Comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data only:

• - With service providers who assist in operating our software and services
• - When required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• - To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• - In aggregated, anonymized form for analytics and research

6. Data Retention

We retain usage data for up to 90 days. Crash logs and error reports are retained for 30 days unless needed for ongoing support. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us through our Discord community.

7. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and limited access protocols. However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

8. Third-Party Services

Scythe Client may use third-party services for analytics and crash reporting. These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

9. User Rights

You have the right to:

• - Request access to the data we hold about you
• - Request correction of inaccurate data
• - Request deletion of your data
• - Opt-out of data collection by disabling analytics in settings

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of Scythe Client following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We will announce significant changes on our Discord community.

11. Contact Us

If you have privacy concerns or questions, please reach out to us on our Discord server.