This policy outlines how GBG WORLD (“GBG”, “the Service”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our online virtual world ("the Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

The following forms of information are retained on our servers:

1. Personal Information:
   • Email address
   • IP address
   • Geo-Location (derived from IP)
2. Profile Information (In-World, User-Managed):
   • Bio
   • Interests
   • Avatar Profile Picture
3. Automatically Collected Information:
   • In-app purchases
   • Device information
   • Time Online (for new member sponsorship privileges)
   • Login activity (time/date of connect and disconnect)

Information we do NOT collect:

• Payment Details. No payment info is held anywhere on our servers, it is held within PayPal and/or PODEX systems.
• User Interactions. No local or private chat is logged on any of our services.

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service
• Personalize your experience
• Process transactions
• Communicate with you about the Service
• Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service

Data Sharing and Security

We will never share your information with third-parties except where required by law, or where necessary in order to provide a particular service (e.g. HyperGrid teleports).

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

Active residents have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be modified for any reason, without prior notice (unless prior notice is required by law), by posting the revised policy here. Continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the Admin Team.