Privacy Policy

Luau Academy ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have. It applies to visitors and registered members of the Luau Academy platform.

1. Data We Collect

• Account data: the username, display name, and email you provide when you register.
• Content you create: scripts, repositories, forum posts, and workshop submissions you publish.
• Usage data: pages visited and features used, to keep the service running and improve it.
• Subscription data: tier and license information when you upgrade.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To create and maintain your account and authenticate you.
• To store and display the scripts and content you author.
• To provide subscription features and verify licenses.
• To prevent abuse, fraud, and violations of our Terms of Service.

3. Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies to keep you signed in and to operate the platform. With your explicit opt-in (via our cookie banner), we may use analytics cookies to understand how the platform is used. You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time using the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.

4. Legal Bases (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we process personal data under the following bases: performance of a contract (providing your account), consent (optional analytics, where you opt in), and our legitimate interests in keeping the platform secure and functional.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data; to object to certain processing; and to withdraw consent. California residents may request deletion under the CCPA. To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the platform.

6. Children's Privacy

The platform is designed for learning game development and may be used by minors. We do not knowingly collect more data than necessary to operate the service. If you believe a minor has provided data without consent, contact us so we can remove it.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with service providers that help us operate the platform (for example, payment processing and cloud storage) only as needed to provide the service, and under appropriate agreements.

8. Data Retention

We keep your data for as long as your account is active, or as needed to meet legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated content at any time.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.