Privacy Policy
GarnetGaming.net Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Nov 12 2023
Welcome to GarnetGaming.net ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information when you use GarnetGaming.net Forums (the "Forum"). Please take the time to read this Privacy Policy carefully.
By accessing or using the Forum, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Forums or our Website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you register for an account on the Forum, we collect personal information such as your username, email address, and password.
1.2 Profile Information
You may choose to provide additional information in your profile, such as your location, interests, and other details.
1.3 Content
We collect the content you submit to the Forum, including posts, comments, and any other information you provide.
1.4 Usage Information
We collect information about your interactions with the Forum, such as the pages you view, your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Provide and Improve the Forum
We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Forum, including providing features and content, and ensuring the security of the Forum.
2.2 Communication
We may use your email address to send you important updates and information about the Forum. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
2.3 Personalization
We may use your information to personalize your experience on the Forum, such as showing you relevant content and ads.
2.4 Legal Compliance
We may use and disclose your information as required by law or to respond to legal processes.
3. Information Sharing
3.1 Publicly Available Information
Your username, profile information, and certain other information you provide may be publicly visible on the Forum.
3.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate and improve the Forum.
3.3 Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to government requests.
4. Your Choices
4.1 Account Information
You can update or delete your account information at any time by accessing your account settings.
4.2 Email Communications
You can opt-out of receiving certain email communications by following the instructions in the emails you receive.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no data transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on the Forum or by other means.
7. FAQs and Contact Us
How do I know GarnetGaming.net is safe/secure?
GarnetGaming.net utilizes SSL/TLS as well as CloudFlare to secure our members. You can verify the presence of SSL by checking for 'https://' in the URL and a padlock icon in the address bar.
SSL/TLS implementation on our website employs the latest cryptographic standards and ciphers. We prioritize Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) to ensure that even if a private key is compromised, past communications remain secure. Our TLS configuration adheres to the latest best practices, including the disabling of outdated and vulnerable cipher suites, supporting only those with robust security profiles.
Furthermore, we employ HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) headers to instruct web browsers to only connect to our server via secure, encrypted channels, mitigating the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks. We also implement OCSP stapling to enhance the efficiency of certificate validation, reducing latency by bundling the OCSP response with our SSL/TLS handshake.
Our SSL certificate management follows industry standards, including regular updates and adherence to certificate transparency requirements. We leverage Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) stapling to minimize latency in certificate validation, enhancing the overall performance of secure connections.
Turning our attention to CloudFlare, our utilization extends beyond DDoS protection and into the realm of advanced web security. CloudFlare's WAF (Web Application Firewall) employs a rule-based engine, constantly updated to mitigate emerging threats. It inspects HTTP traffic at the application layer, detecting and blocking malicious requests, SQL injection attempts, and various other application-layer attacks.
Additionally, CloudFlare's Anycast network architecture ensures efficient and reliable content delivery. With strategically placed edge locations worldwide, it optimizes latency and load times for users across the globe. The content delivery network (CDN) not only accelerates static content delivery but also acts as a distributed shield, absorbing and mitigating traffic during potential volumetric attacks.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]