Legal & Privacy
How Tamer's Quest (tamersquest.com) handles your data, the
terms for playing, and who runs it.
Last updated: 2026-06-07
Plain-language summary
- You play with a nickname you choose — no email, password, or real name required.
- We keep an anonymous session token (a random code, stored in your browser and on our server) so your progress comes back when you return. It is not linked to your identity.
- We store your game progress (your monsters, gold, upgrades, and stats) on our server so it persists between sessions.
- We use browser local storage for essentials (your session, mute setting, onboarding flag, equipped cosmetic) — no tracking or advertising cookies.
- Combat and monster generation use the OpenAI API; the game is hosted on Railway. We don't sell your data.
- Your nickname and extraction / PvP-win counts may appear on the public leaderboard.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what data the operator of Tamer's Quest (the “Service”; see the Imprint for who that is) processes, and why.
What we process
| Data | Why | Where it's kept |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname (you choose it) | To identify you in-round and on the leaderboard. | Server database; your browser. |
| Anonymous session token (random opaque code) | Authenticates you to your saved profile without a password or email. | Your browser (localStorage) and the server database. |
| Gameplay profile — monster roster & vault, gold, spirit essence, account upgrades, spirit chains, and stats (runs, extractions, PvP wins) | To persist your progress between sessions and rank the leaderboard. | Server database. |
| Connection data — e.g. IP address and browser user-agent | Sent automatically by your browser; used transiently to deliver the Service and protect it from abuse (rate-limiting, anti-cheat). | Processed by our hosting provider; not used to build a profile of you. |
We do not require or collect your real name, email address, or payment information for anonymous play.
Local storage on your device
The Service stores a few small values in your browser's localStorage.
These are essential to how the game works — see the
Cookie & Storage Notice for the full list. They are not
shared with third parties.
Third-party processors
| Provider | Purpose | What's shared |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | Resolving turn-based combat and generating monsters / content. | In-game context (monster and attack names, combat state). Governed by OpenAI's own policies. Account credentials are not sent. |
| Railway | Application hosting, the WebSocket game server, and the database. | All Service data above is hosted here; subject to Railway's infrastructure and security. |
Public leaderboard
Your nickname and your extraction and PvP-win counts may be displayed on the in-game leaderboard, which is visible to other players. Choose a nickname accordingly.
Retention
We keep your profile while it is in use so your progress persists. Inactive profiles may be removed after FILL IN retention period. As this is a beta, progress may also be reset during development.
Your choices & rights
- You can clear your local data at any time by clearing your browser storage for this site (this disconnects your browser from its anonymous profile).
- To request access to, or deletion of, the data tied to your profile, contact us via the Imprint. Because profiles are anonymous, you may need to provide your session token so we can identify the right one.
- Depending on where you live (e.g. EU/EEA, Switzerland), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data.
Children
The Service is not directed at children under FILL IN age. We do not knowingly collect data from them.
Changes
We may update this policy as the game evolves. The “Last updated” date above reflects the current version.
Cookie & Storage Notice
Tamer's Quest does not use cookies for tracking or advertising, and
embeds no third-party analytics or ad trackers. It uses your browser's
localStorage for a small number of strictly necessary
values:
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
tq_session_token | Your anonymous session token — links your browser to your saved game profile. |
tq_muted | Remembers whether you muted the game's sound. |
tq_onboarded | Remembers that you've seen the first-run how-to-play hint, so it isn't shown again. |
tq_chain_skin | Remembers which (visual-only) spirit-chain cosmetic you equipped. |
tq_admin_token | Operator-only: stored on the admin panel for site administrators; not set during normal play. |
Because these are essential to the Service's basic operation, they are used without a consent banner. Clearing them simply resets the corresponding preference (and, for the session token, your link to your anonymous profile).
Terms of Service
By playing Tamer's Quest you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the Service.
The Service
Tamer's Quest is a free, online multiplayer game provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. It is in active development (beta): features, balance, and stored progress may change, break, or be reset at any time, and the Service may be modified or discontinued without notice.
Acceptable use
- Don't cheat, exploit bugs, use bots/automation, or otherwise gain an unfair advantage.
- Don't attack, overload, or attempt to disrupt or gain unauthorized access to the Service (including the server, database, or other players' sessions).
- Don't choose nicknames that are offensive, harassing, impersonating, or unlawful. We may change or remove such nicknames and may remove access for abuse.
- Don't harass other players.
Your profile
Play is anonymous, tied to a session token rather than a registered account. You are responsible for activity under your profile. We may reset profiles or progress during development, and we make no guarantee that progress is preserved.
Virtual items
In-game currency, items, monsters, upgrades, and cosmetics have no real-world monetary value, are not redeemable for money, and may be added, changed, or removed at any time. Cosmetic spirit-chain skins are purely visual and do not affect gameplay.
AI-generated content
Monsters, descriptions, and combat outcomes may be generated or resolved by an AI model and can be unexpected or imperfect. They are part of the game experience and are not statements of fact.
Disclaimer & liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Service is provided without warranties of any kind, and the operator is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, or for loss of in-game progress, arising from your use of the Service.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of FILL IN jurisdiction (e.g. Switzerland), without regard to conflict-of-laws rules.
Changes
We may update these terms; continued play after changes means you accept the updated terms.
Imprint / Impressum
Information about the operator of this Service, as required by applicable law (Switzerland):
| Operator | Dominik Burger |
|---|---|
| Address | Available on request |
| contact email — pending | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Service | Tamer's Quest — tamersquest.com (a hobby / beta project) |