Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Wow Classic Inspector (operated by Pasta Sauce Guild on Whitemane Classic Era) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our comprehensive character analysis platform.

Information We Collect

Character and Game Data

When you use Wow Classic Inspector, you provide character names and server information. This data is used to query multiple APIs and may be temporarily cached for performance optimization.

Analytics and Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage analytics including:

  • Character search patterns and frequency
  • Page views and feature usage statistics
  • Performance metrics and error reporting
  • Geographic region (US/EU) for server optimization

Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical information:

  • Browser type and device information
  • IP addresses for rate limiting and security
  • Session cookies for preferences and functionality
  • Performance metrics for service optimization

How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

Core Services

  • Query multiple APIs (WarcraftLogs, Battle.net, Wowhead) for comprehensive character data
  • Generate AI-powered raid analysis and performance narratives
  • Provide real-time leaderboards and character rankings
  • Cache frequently accessed data to improve performance

Analytics and Improvement

  • Track character search popularity for leaderboard rankings
  • Monitor service performance and identify optimization opportunities
  • Generate usage statistics for feature development
  • Prevent abuse and maintain service quality

Security and Compliance

  • Implement rate limiting to prevent service abuse
  • Detect and prevent malicious activities
  • Maintain audit logs for security purposes

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to outside parties for commercial purposes, personal purposes, or for any kind of malicious intent.

Third-Party Services

Wow Classic Inspector integrates with multiple third-party services to provide comprehensive functionality:

Data Providers

  • WarcraftLogs API (warcraftlogs.com) - Raid performance and ranking data
  • Battle.net API (battle.net) - Official Blizzard character information, avatars, and guild data
  • Wowhead (wowhead.com) - Spell icons, tooltips, and item information
  • Google Sheets API (googleapis.com) - Live DKP system integration for guild management

Infrastructure Services

  • Vercel (vercel.com) - Hosting, analytics, and performance monitoring
  • Supabase (supabase.com) - Database services and real-time data synchronization
  • Upstash Redis (upstash.com) - Caching and session management
  • Anthropic Claude (anthropic.com) - AI-powered analysis and narrative generation

Important: Your data may be processed by these third-party services according to their respective privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

Data Accuracy and Sources

The data displayed by Wow Classic Inspector is sourced from multiple APIs and services. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of data from external sources. Any discrepancies should be directed to the respective data providers (WarcraftLogs, Battle.net, etc.).

Data Retention and Storage

Caching and Performance Data

  • Character search results are cached temporarily for performance optimization
  • Leaderboard data is updated in real-time and stored for ranking purposes
  • AI-generated analysis may be cached to improve response times
  • Analytics data is retained for service improvement and trend analysis

Data Deletion

Cached character data is automatically purged based on usage patterns and storage limitations. Users may request deletion of specific data by contacting us through community channels.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage for:

  • Maintaining user preferences and settings
  • Session management and functionality
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Rate limiting and security protection

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

User Rights and Control

Access and Correction

Since we primarily display public game data, most information can be accessed directly through our service. For specific data requests or corrections, please contact us.

Data Portability

Character analysis results are displayed in accessible formats. AI-generated content and personal analytics data can be provided upon request.

Opt-Out Options

Users can opt out of certain data collection by:

  • Disabling cookies in browser settings
  • Using privacy-focused browser extensions
  • Contacting us to request exclusion from analytics

Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls for sensitive systems

International Users

Our service is available globally and processes data from both US and EU servers. EU users may have additional rights under GDPR. Data processing occurs primarily in the United States through our hosting providers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the relevant community channels for Pasta Sauce Guild on Whitemane Classic Era.

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