We keep this simple. You give us an email address. We use it to run your account. That's the core of it — everything else is explained below.
Sparkle5, LLC
30 N. Gould Street #10391
Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
support@stellarfront.io
| Data | Why we collect it | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | To verify your account, send you a confirmation link when you register, and deliver security and game notifications you have enabled (e.g. attack alerts). Without a verified email address you cannot log in. | Performance of contract (account operation). Legitimate interest for notifications you opted into. |
| Username / Commander name | To identify you in the game world and to other players. Visible to other players. | Performance of contract. |
| Session cookie | To keep you logged in while you play. One strictly-necessary first-party cookie. See our Cookie Policy. | Strictly necessary — no consent required. |
| IP address & login timestamps | To protect against brute-force attacks, ban abusive accounts, and diagnose technical problems. Stored in server logs, retained for up to 30 days. | Legitimate interest (security). |
| Google / Apple account identifier (SSO) | If you sign in using "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Apple", we receive a unique user ID and optionally your email address from the respective provider. We store only the provider-issued user ID to link your game account to your social sign-in. | Performance of contract (account operation via SSO). Consent (for loading the third-party sign-in scripts). |
| Payment data (Stripe) | When you purchase Dark Matter or a VIP subscription, the transaction is processed by Stripe, Inc. We receive a transaction ID, order status, and your email from Stripe. We do not see or store your card number, billing address, or bank details. | Performance of contract (fulfilling your purchase). |
| Game state | Your planet, fleet, research, and alliance data. This is the game itself — it exists to provide the service. | Performance of contract. |
We do not sell your data. We share it only where necessary to run the service:
| Recipient | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe, Inc. | Payment processing for VIP subscriptions and Dark Matter purchases. | USA |
| Google LLC | Only if you choose "Sign in with Google". | USA |
| Apple Inc. | Only if you choose "Sign in with Apple". | USA |
| Email delivery provider (SMTP) | To send account verification and notification emails. | Configured by the operator. |
| Data | Retention |
|---|---|
| Account data (email, username, game state) | Until you delete your account, or after 24 months of inactivity. |
| Server / IP logs | Up to 30 days. |
| Payment records | 7 years (IRS record-keeping requirement). |
| Deleted account data | Purged within 30 days of deletion request, except where retention is required by law. |
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. To exercise any of these rights, email support@stellarfront.io. We will respond within 30 days.
The service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from users under 13. If you believe a child has registered, please contact us and we will delete the account.
Passwords are stored as one-way hashed values. All traffic is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. We apply rate limiting and IP-based abuse detection.
We will notify registered users by email if we make material changes. The updated policy will also be published on this page.
For any privacy question or data request:
support@stellarfront.io
Sparkle5, LLC · 30 N. Gould Street #10391 · Sheridan, WY 82801 · USA