At Littlebird Metaverse, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the data we collect to provide a secure virtual experience.
1. Information We Collect
- Account Data: Email address, username, and encrypted passwords.
- Technical Identifiers: IP addresses, Hardware UUIDs, and Viewer version information. These are used for security and to prevent ban evasion.
- In-World Data: Avatar appearance, inventory lists, transaction history, and public chat logs.
- Location Data: Region coordinates and session duration.
2. Use of Data
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To maintain your avatar, inventory, and social connections.
- Grid Security: To investigate abuse reports and enforce our Zero-Tolerance policies.
- Optimization: To analyze grid performance and identify technical bottlenecks.
3. Data Retention & Forensics
In accordance with our Internal Affairs Protocol, we retain technical logs (IP/Hardware IDs) specifically to protect the grid from malicious actors. While public chat logs are recycled periodically, data related to accounts banned for child protection violations is retained indefinitely for legal compliance.
4. Child Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Littlebird is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that a user under the age of 16 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately and terminate the account.
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@littlebirdmetaverse.com.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website and grid may contain links to external sites (e.g., OpenSim directories). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external platforms.