Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Learn how Banish Anti-Cheat protects your data while keeping games fair and secure.

Last Updated: July 30, 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to BANISH Anti-Cheat. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered anti-cheat system and related services. By using BANISH Anti-Cheat, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access or use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our service to you.

Game Performance Data

Our AI system collects anonymized gameplay metrics including: • Player movement patterns and input sequences • In-game statistics and performance indicators • Hardware configuration (CPU, GPU, RAM specifications) • Network latency and connection quality metrics This data is processed in real-time and immediately anonymized to ensure player privacy.

Account Information

When you register for BANISH Anti-Cheat, we collect: • Email address for account management • Username or player ID (as provided by the game) • Authentication tokens for secure access • Subscription and billing information (processed by secure third-party providers)

Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical information: • IP address (stored temporarily for security purposes) • Operating system and version • Game client version • Anti-cheat client version • Error logs and crash reports (anonymized)

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information for various purposes to provide and improve our service.

Cheat Detection and Prevention

• Analyzing gameplay patterns to identify potential cheating behavior • Training and improving our AI models for better detection accuracy • Creating behavioral baselines for legitimate gameplay • Generating anonymized reports for game developers

Service Improvement

• Enhancing detection algorithms and reducing false positives • Optimizing system performance and reducing latency • Developing new features based on aggregated usage patterns • Conducting research on emerging cheat techniques

Communication and Support

• Sending important service updates and security alerts • Responding to support requests and inquiries • Providing account-related notifications • Sharing optional newsletters with your consent

Data Protection and Security

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Encryption

• All data transmissions are encrypted using TLS 1.3 or higher • Stored data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption • Encryption keys are regularly rotated and securely managed

Access Controls

• Multi-factor authentication for all administrative access • Role-based access control with principle of least privilege • Regular security audits and access reviews • Automated monitoring for unauthorized access attempts

Data Minimization

• We only collect data necessary for cheat detection • Personal identifiers are separated from gameplay data • Automatic data deletion after retention periods expire • No collection of unnecessary personal information

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others.

Game Developers

We share limited information with game developers: • Aggregated cheat detection statistics • Anonymized behavioral patterns • System performance metrics • Never individual player data without explicit consent

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law: • To comply with legal processes or government requests • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property • To investigate fraud or security issues • When required by court order or similar legal demand

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services: • Cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Google Cloud) • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) • Analytics services (privacy-focused only) • All bound by strict confidentiality agreements

Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information and how it's used.

Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal data • Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format • Transfer your data to another service • Access detailed logs of how your data is used

Correction and Deletion

• Update or correct inaccurate information • Request deletion of your personal data • Object to certain types of data processing • Withdraw consent at any time

Privacy Controls

• Opt-out of non-essential data collection • Configure privacy settings in your account • Disable analytics and telemetry • Choose communication preferences

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.

Retention Periods

• Gameplay data: 90 days for active analysis • Account information: Duration of service + 30 days • Technical logs: 30 days • Aggregated analytics: Indefinitely (fully anonymized)

Deletion Process

• Automatic deletion after retention periods • Secure overwriting of deleted data • Removal from all backup systems within 90 days • Confirmation of deletion upon request

International Data Transfers

As a global service, we may transfer your information across borders to provide our services.

Transfer Safeguards

• Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers • Privacy Shield compliance where applicable • Adequate protection measures for all transfers • Data localization options for enterprise clients

Regional Compliance

• GDPR compliance for European users • CCPA compliance for California residents • PIPEDA compliance for Canadian users • Other regional privacy laws as applicable

Children's Privacy

BANISH Anti-Cheat is not intended for 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 our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal requirements. • We will notify you of any material changes via email or in-service notification • The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date • Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy • You may request previous versions of this policy at any time

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: **BANISH Anti-Cheat Privacy Team** Email: michelkunz@banishanticheat.com For urgent privacy concerns: Security Hotline: michelkunz@banishanticheat.com We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours.

This privacy policy was last updated on July 30, 2025. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.