Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Akasha Archive (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a fan-made, non-commercial archive for The Eminence in Shadow. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect and how we use it.

2. Information We Collect

• Discord account data — username, avatar, and user ID, collected only when you sign in via Discord OAuth.
• Preferences — theme, language, and other settings stored locally in your browser (localStorage).
• Usage data — anonymous request logs retained briefly by our hosting provider (Firebase / Google Cloud).

3. How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate you and maintain your session.
• To save your personalised settings across devices.
• To diagnose errors and improve the performance of the site.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Discord — authentication provider.
• Firebase (Google) — database, hosting, and functions.

5. Data Retention

Account data is retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us via the Shadow Experts Discord server.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies and localStorage to store session tokens and user preferences. No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

7. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced in the Shadow Experts Discord server.

9. Contact

Questions or requests regarding your data can be directed to the Shadow Experts Discord community.