Introduction

Welcome to MiSide Zero's Privacy Policy. This document explains how we handle data and protect your privacy when you interact with our website and game. As a community-driven, non-commercial fan project, we are committed to minimizing data collection and protecting the privacy of all users.

MiSide Zero is a fan-made, unofficial project created by volunteers. We do not sell products, collect payment information, or profit from user data in any way. This privacy policy reflects our commitment to transparency and user privacy.

Information We Collect

Browser-Based Gameplay

When you play MiSide Zero in your web browser, the game runs entirely on your local device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any gameplay data, save files, or personal information through the browser version. All game progress is stored locally in your browser's storage and never leaves your device.

The embedded game iframe may set cookies or use local storage to save your progress, but this data remains on your device and is not accessible to us or any third parties.

Downloaded Game Client

The downloadable Windows version of MiSide Zero stores all game data locally on your computer. This includes:

• Save game files and progress data
• User preferences and settings
• Unlocked endings and achievements

The standalone game does not connect to the internet, does not send telemetry data, and does not communicate with any external servers. All data remains completely private on your local machine.

Website Analytics

Our website may use basic analytics to understand visitor traffic patterns and improve the user experience. This may include:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• General geographic location (country/region level only)
• Device type and browser information
• Referral sources (how you found our site)

This data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not track individual users or create user profiles. We do not use advertising cookies or sell any data to third parties.

Contact Forms

If you contact us through the website contact form, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide (name, email address, and message content). This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties. We retain correspondence for a reasonable period to maintain support history, then delete it unless ongoing communication is necessary.

How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving the MiSide Zero experience
• Responding to user inquiries and providing support
• Understanding general usage patterns to make informed development decisions
• Preventing technical issues and maintaining website security

We do not:

• Sell, rent, or trade user data
• Use data for advertising or marketing purposes
• Share data with third parties except as required by law
• Track individual users across devices or sessions
• Create detailed user profiles or behavioral analytics

Third-Party Services

itch.io

The downloadable version of MiSide Zero is hosted on itch.io, a third-party platform. When you download the game from itch.io, their privacy policy and terms of service apply. We recommend reviewing itch.io's privacy policy to understand how they handle your data.

Discord

Our community Discord server is operated through Discord, Inc. When you join our server, Discord's privacy policy applies. Please review Discord's privacy policy for information about how they handle your data.

Game Hosting

The browser-based version of MiSide Zero is embedded from a third-party game hosting service. While we've selected a reputable host, their privacy practices are independent of ours. The game itself does not collect or transmit personal data.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect any data we collect. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission. However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Since most MiSide Zero gameplay occurs entirely on your local device without transmitting data over the internet, the security of your game progress and preferences is largely under your control. We recommend using updated antivirus software and maintaining good security practices on your personal computer.

Your Rights and Choices

Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and prevent the browser game from saving your progress locally.

Data Deletion

Since we collect minimal data and most gameplay data is stored locally on your device, you can delete all MiSide Zero-related data by clearing your browser's local storage (for the web version) or uninstalling the game (for the downloaded version). If you've contacted us and want your correspondence deleted, please email us with your request.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we collect minimal data anyway, we respect browser privacy settings and do not track users who have enabled this feature.

Children's Privacy

MiSide Zero is not specifically directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The game contains mild horror elements and is recommended for teenage and adult audiences.

Parents and guardians should supervise their children's internet usage and gaming activities. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Significant changes will be announced on our Discord server and website homepage. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how we handle data, please contact us:

Via Website: Contact Form

Via Discord: Join our server