Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 3, 2025

At The OSINT Game, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website located at www.theosintgame.org and use its features.

1. Information We Collect

To access certain features of The OSINT Game, you are required to create an account. When you create an account, we collect the following information:

  • Username: The unique identifier you create for your account.
  • Email address: Your email address, which is used for account-related communications and recovery purposes.
  • Password: A password chosen by you to secure your account. This password is stored in a hashed format for your security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Account creation and management: To create and maintain your account and allow you to access the features of The OSINT Game.
  • Email communications: To send you account-related notifications (such as password resets or updates), and any other necessary communications related to your use of the Site.
  • Security: To protect the integrity and security of your account and of your progress.

3. Cookies

We use 1 session cookie to manage your login and user session while you interact with the site. This cookie is necessary for the functionality of the site. No persistent tracking cookies are used.

  • Session cookie: This cookie is used temporarily while you're logged in to manage your active session.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We implement a variety of security measures to protect the information you provide to us, including:

  • Data encryption: Passwords are stored in a secure, hashed & salted format with many rounds of hashing.
  • Access control: Only authorized personnel have access to the data necessary to manage your account.
  • Secure communications: We use secure protocols to ensure that the data you share with us is transmitted safely.

While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to protect your login credentials and notify us if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with any third parties. Your personal data is strictly for use by The OSINT Game and is not shared with any external entities under any circumstances. This includes:

  • No third-party services: We do not share your information with any third-party service providers, advertisers, or marketers.
  • No legal or governmental sharing: We will only disclose your personal information if required by law, in response to a valid legal request (e.g., subpoena, court order), or to protect our rights and safety.

6. Data Retention

We retain the personal information you provide for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services. If you wish to delete your account, you can request it by contacting us (see "Contact Information" below), and we will delete your data in accordance with applicable laws.

You can also delete your account in the Settings section of your Profile. Once you delete your account, all your data is instantly forgotten on the server side. This includes your account (username, user id, email, hashed password), as well as your progression on the various challenges.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your information: You can request to view the personal information we hold about you.
  • Update or correct your information: You can update or correct your account information through your account settings or by contacting us.
  • Delete your information: You can request to delete your account and all associated data, subject to our data retention policy.
  • Opt-out of communications: You can opt out of receiving non-essential emails by updating your account settings or contacting us.

8. Third-Party Services

We do not use third-party advertising or analytics services, and we do not share your personal information with any third-party service providers for marketing purposes. Your data is never shared with any third parties, period. We are committed to keeping your personal information safe and secure within our organization.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. By continuing to use the Site after such changes, you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: contact@theosintgame.org