(10-14-2019, 05:47 PM)sandaoguo Wrote: Just seeing this.

While protecting your privacy is generally wise on the internet, to ensure the security of our region we do require a certain level of transparency from those who want to be a member of our community. This isn't a public website like Facebook, but rather a closed community with applications, security protocols, etc.

With that in mind, using proxies, VPNs, or other IP-obscuring tools isn't allowed. If you choose to use a throwaway email service (like disposable email services), that will red flag your account and you will likely have to provide some kind of more in-depth information to be approved to join the community.

Using a different password is smart. As for clearing cookies, there are no tracking cookies aside from the "keep you signed in" one. If you use Tapatalk, that app may track your browsing, but the forum itself does not. We aren't ad-supported, so we have no need for tracking cookies.

The biggest piece of advice I can give to protect your privacy is to maintain a strict separation of the game and your real life. Don't tell people your real name, don't share your social media accounts, etc.

Naturally it's wise to include this and explain why throwaway emails and VPNs/proxies are problematic for us.
As for cookies, even if a site does not actually include evil trackers, people may feel more reassured if they are told how to make sure that they cannot be unreasonably tracked. It doesn't hurt to include additional privacy information, especially if it can help people in general and it would make our forum look better.