Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to FFXIV Address Book ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

FFXIV Address Book is a community-driven directory for Final Fantasy XIV player housing. We provide a platform where players can discover, share, and showcase their in-game properties across all worlds and data centers.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Username: A display name you choose for your profile
• Email Address: Used for account verification and important notifications
• Password: Securely hashed and stored for authentication

Property Information

When you claim or manage properties, we collect:

• In-game property location (world, district, ward, plot)
• Property owner name (character or Free Company name)
• Property descriptions and tags you provide
• Photos you upload of your property

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device and operating system information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our housing directory service
• Create and manage your user account
• Display property listings to other users
• Send you important account notifications
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, including session management and authentication
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website through Google Analytics
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Profile Information: Your username, property listings, photos, and comments are visible to other users
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: If our service is acquired or merged, user information may be transferred

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential email communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Property listings and associated content may be retained for historical purposes even after account deletion, but will be anonymized.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@ffxivaddressbook.com
• Website: Contact Form