// LEGAL DOCUMENT

PRIVACY POLICY

How we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

LAST UPDATED: 2026-03-09 // EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

1. Introduction

KurdBits ("we", "us", "our") operates Astral War, a free-to-play MMO space combat game accessible via web browser and mobile applications (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By creating an account or using Astral War, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

Operator: KurdBits
Contact: info@kurdbits.com
Service: Astral War
Website: astralwar.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account, we collect the following personal information:

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Callsign — Your chosen in-game pilot name, used to identify you within the game.
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Email Address — Used for account verification, password recovery, and important service communications.
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Password — Stored in encrypted (hashed) form. We never store or have access to your plain-text password.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

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Usage Data — Game progress, in-game actions, session duration, and gameplay statistics.
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Device Information — Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type (desktop/mobile) for optimization purposes.
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Analytics Data — Page views, traffic sources, and interaction patterns collected via Google Analytics to improve the Service.

2.3 Payment Information

If you make purchases (e.g., Astrals premium currency), payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card numbers, bank account details, or other financial information. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle payment data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Create and manage your player account, authenticate logins, and enable password recovery.
GAME OPERATION Provide, maintain, and improve the game experience including matchmaking, leaderboards, and in-game features.
COMMUNICATION Send essential service notifications such as security alerts, account updates, and maintenance announcements.
ANALYTICS Analyze usage patterns to improve game performance, fix bugs, and develop new features.
SECURITY Detect and prevent fraud, cheating, abuse, and other harmful activities to protect our players.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

Payment

Stripe

Stripe processes all in-game payments for premium currency (Astrals). Stripe collects payment information directly and is PCI-DSS compliant. We never receive or store your full payment details. See: stripe.com/privacy

Analytics

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how players interact with our website and game. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, session duration, and device information. This data helps us improve the Service. See: Google Privacy Policy

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not use advertising networks or share your data for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

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Essential Cookies — Required for authentication and maintaining your game session. These cannot be disabled.
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Analytics Cookies — Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage statistics. You can opt out by using browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
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Local Storage — Used to store game preferences and session tokens locally on your device for a seamless experience.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it, including:

🔒 HTTPS/SSL All data transmitted via encrypted connections
🔐 Password Hashing Passwords stored using industry-standard hashing
🛡 Access Controls Restricted access to personal data
🔄 Regular Updates Systems and software kept up to date

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal obligations, dispute resolution, or enforcement of our agreements.

Anonymized gameplay statistics and analytics data may be retained indefinitely as they cannot be used to identify you.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

ACCESS Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
RECTIFY Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
DELETE Request deletion of your personal data and game account.
RESTRICT Request restriction of processing of your personal data.
PORT Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
OBJECT Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@kurdbits.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

AGE REQUIREMENT

Astral War is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at info@kurdbits.com.

If you are between 13 and 16 years of age, you may only use Astral War with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data receives an adequate level of protection.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. For significant changes, we may notify you via email or through an in-game notification.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

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