Privacy Policy.

01 / Overview

Northern Studios (NORS) respects your privacy. This policy describes the categories of information processed by our website, why that information is used, and the third-party services involved in providing account features.

02 / Information involved

Depending on the features you use, information may include:

• Account details such as your username, email address and Firebase account identifier.
• Authentication information handled by Firebase Authentication. Your password is managed by the authentication provider; the website is not intended to store passwords in readable plaintext.
• Email verification and one-time-code workflow information needed to process and verify authentication requests.
• Discord account identifiers and related profile information when you choose to link a Discord account.
• Temporary authentication and OAuth state information used during sign-in and account-linking flows.
• Information you choose to include when contacting us for support.

03 / How information is used

Information is used as needed to create and manage accounts, authenticate users, verify email addresses, support optional Discord account linking, maintain website security, respond to support requests and operate the website's features.

04 / Service providers

Some website functions depend on third-party providers. These include:

• Firebase Authentication: account registration and sign-in.
• Google: sign-in when you choose the Google authentication option.
• Discord: authorisation and account information when you choose to link Discord.
• Resend: email delivery for verification messages.
• Website hosting and infrastructure providers: delivery and operation of the website.

These providers process information under their own terms and privacy policies. Their handling of information is not controlled entirely by Northern Studios.

05 / Sharing of information

We do not offer account information for sale. Information may be processed by the service providers listed above when necessary to operate the features you use. It may also be disclosed where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect the website, users or our rights.

06 / Data security

We use third-party authentication and infrastructure services to support account features and apply access restrictions to website data systems. No method of online transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

07 / Retention and account requests

Information may be retained for as long as needed to provide the relevant features, maintain security, meet legal obligations or resolve disputes. Actual retention may depend on the systems and service providers involved.

The website does not currently provide a self-service account deletion feature. To ask about your account or request deletion, email northernstudios25@gmail.com. We will review the request and explain any applicable limitations.

08 / Your choices

You can choose whether to use optional Google sign-in or link a Discord account. You can also choose not to create an account, although some website features may then be unavailable.

09 / Children's privacy

Our website is not intended to override the age requirements or safety rules of third-party platforms. If you use a third-party service, you must meet that provider's applicable age and consent requirements.

10 / Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when our website, account features or service providers change. Any revised version will be published on this page with an updated date.

11 / Contact

For privacy questions or account-related requests, contact northernstudios25@gmail.com.