Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. Dispatcher is a game — we collect only what we need to run it.
Dispatcher is operated by IGS (International Gaming Squad), a community gaming platform. This Privacy Policy applies to the Dispatcher game, including the website, game client, and associated services.
Dispatcher is a fictional simulation game and is not affiliated with any real emergency service, government body, or official agency.
We collect the minimum information necessary to operate the game:
| Data | Why We Collect It | Retained |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Account creation, password recovery | Until account deletion |
| Username / Callsign | In-game identity and leaderboards | Until account deletion |
| Password (hashed) | Authentication — never stored in plain text | Until account deletion |
| Game progress (score, rank, buildings, units) | Core gameplay functionality | Until account deletion |
| Chat messages | Multiplayer communication | Up to 90 days |
| Session tokens | Keeping you logged in securely | 72 hours or until logout |
| Last seen timestamp | Account activity monitoring | Until account deletion |
| IP address (server logs) | Security, abuse prevention | Up to 30 days |
We do not collect payment information, real names, phone numbers, or location data beyond your IP address.
We use the data we collect solely to:
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
Some game data is visible to other players by design:
Your email address is never visible to other players.
We may share data with service providers (e.g., database hosting) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations. We do not allow them to use your data for their own purposes.
Dispatcher uses browser localStorage to store your session token so you stay logged in between visits. No third-party tracking cookies are set.
You can clear your session at any time by logging out or clearing your browser's localStorage for this site.
We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data:
No system is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately via Discord.
Dispatcher is intended for players aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has created an account, we will delete that account and associated data promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has created an account, please contact us via Discord so we can remove the account.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Discord server. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or security purposes.
Chat messages are automatically purged after 90 days. Server logs (IP addresses) are purged after 30 days.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the game after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through our Discord community or via the in-game support channel.