Last Updated: November 10, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how the SlashDiablo mobile application ("App", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application. SlashDiablo is a community-driven mobile app for the SlashDiablo Diablo II private server.
Information We Collect
1. Account Credentials (Stored Locally Only)
- What we collect: SlashDiablo account usernames and passwords for chat functionality
- How it's stored: All account credentials are stored exclusively on your device using secure local storage (AsyncStorage). We do NOT transmit, store, or have access to your passwords on any server.
- Purpose: To enable you to connect to the SlashDiablo chat server and authenticate your chat sessions
2. Grail Tracking Data (Stored Locally Only)
- What we collect: List of SlashDiablo account names you choose to track for Holy Grail progress
- How it's stored: Account names are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage
- Purpose: To track and display your Holy Grail item collection progress across multiple accounts
3. Recent Character Searches (Stored Locally Only)
- What we collect: Names of characters you've recently viewed in the Armory feature
- How it's stored: Character names and view timestamps are stored locally on your device
- Purpose: To provide quick access to recently viewed characters
4. Server Metrics Cache (Stored Locally Only)
- What we collect: Cached server statistics (player counts, games created, Discord member counts)
- How it's stored: Temporarily cached on your device to reduce server load
- Purpose: To display server statistics and improve app performance
5. Chat Messages (Temporary)
- What we collect: Chat messages you send and receive through the SlashDiablo chat server
- How it's stored: Messages are transmitted through our backend server to the PvPGN chat server. Recent message history (last 500 messages) is temporarily stored in server memory for active chat sessions only.
- Purpose: To provide real-time chat functionality with other SlashDiablo players
- Retention: Messages are not permanently stored by our app or backend. They exist only in temporary server memory and are cleared when the server restarts.
Information We Do NOT Collect
We do NOT collect, store, or transmit:
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number, address)
- Financial or payment information
- Location data
- Health or fitness data
- Contacts from your device
- Photos or media from your device
- Device identifiers for tracking or advertising purposes
- Analytics or usage tracking data
How We Use Your Information
Local Data Usage
All locally stored data (account credentials, grail tracking, recent searches, cached metrics) is used exclusively on your device to:
- Authenticate you with the SlashDiablo chat server
- Display your Holy Grail progress
- Show recently viewed characters
- Improve app performance through caching
Server Communication
Our backend server acts as a relay between your device and the SlashDiablo PvPGN server to:
- Facilitate real-time chat connections
- Fetch character data from the SlashDiablo Armory API
- Retrieve Holy Grail progress from the SlashDiablo Grail API
- Fetch ladder rankings from the SlashDiablo Ladder API
- Provide server metrics and statistics
Third-Party Services
The App connects to the following third-party services:
1. SlashDiablo PvPGN Server
- Purpose: Chat functionality, character data, account information
- Data shared: Account username (for authentication), chat messages
- Privacy Policy: https://slashdiablo.net/privacy
2. SlashDiablo Armory API (armory.slashdiablo.net)
3. SlashDiablo Grail API (grail.slashdiablo.net)
4. SlashDiablo Ladder API (ladder.slashdiablo.net)
5. Discord API
- Purpose: Display Discord server member counts and online status
- Data shared: None (read-only public invite data)
- Privacy Policy: https://discord.com/privacy
Data Security
Local Storage Security
- All data stored on your device uses React Native's AsyncStorage, which is encrypted by the iOS/Android operating system
- Account passwords are stored locally and never transmitted to our servers
- You can delete all locally stored data by uninstalling the app
Network Security
- All communications with our backend server and third-party APIs use HTTPS encryption
- Chat authentication is handled directly with the PvPGN server using secure telnet connections
- We do not store or log your passwords on any server
Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
Access and Control
- View: All data stored by the app is accessible through the app's interface
- Delete: You can delete individual accounts, grail tracking entries, or recent character searches within the app
- Export: You can manually view all your locally stored data through the app
Data Deletion
To delete all data stored by the app:
- Delete individual accounts in the Chat Accounts screen
- Clear grail tracking accounts in the Grail screen
- Uninstall the app to remove all locally stored data
Server Data
Since we do not permanently store your data on our servers, there is no server-side data to delete. Chat messages exist only temporarily in server memory during active sessions.
Children's Privacy
The App does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. The App is intended for use by players of the SlashDiablo Diablo II community, which is generally an adult audience. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app's Settings screen
- Providing an in-app notification for material changes
Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
- Local Data: Retained on your device until you manually delete it or uninstall the app
- Server Data: Chat messages are retained in temporary server memory only during active sessions (typically cleared every few hours when the server restarts)
- Cached Data: Server metrics and character data are cached temporarily (5-12 hours) and automatically refreshed
International Data Transfers
Our backend server is hosted in the United States. The SlashDiablo PvPGN server is also located in the United States. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Consent
By using the SlashDiablo mobile app, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.