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Privacy Policy for Project Meta

Last Updated: June 23, 2026


Privacy Policy

Welcome to Project Meta ("we," "our," or "us"). Project Meta is a fan-created community website dedicated to supporting and connecting players of the video game Once Human, developed by Starry Studio and published by NetEase.

Project Meta is an independent fan-made website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Starry Studio, NetEase, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. All trademarks, copyrights, game assets, logos, and intellectual property related to Once Human remain the property of their respective owners.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.


1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When creating an account or using community features, we may collect:

  • Username

  • Email address

  • Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form)

  • Profile information you choose to provide

  • Profile images or avatars

  • Posts, comments, messages, and other content you submit

  • Group memberships and interactions

  • User preferences and settings

Information Collected Automatically


When you access Project Meta, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Date and time of access

  • Referring website information

  • Usage statistics and activity logs


Cookies and Similar Technologies:

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain login sessions

  • Remember user preferences

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Enhance security


You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:


  • Create and manage user accounts

  • Provide community features and services

  • Display user profiles and publicly shared content

  • Enable group participation and social interactions

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Monitor website security and prevent abuse

  • Respond to support requests

  • Enforce our Terms of Service

  • Comply with legal obligations


3. Public Content and Community Features

Project Meta includes community-driven features such as:


  • User profiles

  • Public posts

  • Comments

  • Community groups

  • Shared content


Information you voluntarily post or share may be visible to other users and, depending on your privacy settings, may be publicly accessible.

You are responsible for any information you choose to publish through your account.


4. Account Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user information, including:


  • Password encryption and hashing

  • Secure authentication systems

  • Access controls

  • Security monitoring


However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers


We may use trusted third-party services for:

  • Website hosting

  • Database management

  • Email delivery

  • Analytics

  • Security monitoring


These providers may have limited access to information necessary to perform their services.

Legal Requirements


We may disclose information when required to:

  • Comply with applicable laws

  • Respond to lawful requests from authorities

  • Protect our rights, users, or community

  • Investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents


6. User Content Ownership:


Users retain ownership of content they create and post on Project Meta.

By posting content, you grant Project Meta a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, store, reproduce, and distribute that content solely for the operation and promotion of the website and its community features.

Users must not upload content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others.


7. Data Retention:

We retain information for as long as necessary to:


  • Maintain user accounts

  • Operate community features

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce policies


When accounts are deleted, some information may remain in backups, logs, or archived records for a reasonable period.

Public content may remain visible if required to preserve discussion integrity unless otherwise requested or required by law.


8. Your Rights:

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:


  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where applicable


Requests may be submitted through our contact channels.


9. Children's Privacy:


Project Meta is not intended for children under the age required by applicable laws in their jurisdiction.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate legal authorization. If such information is discovered, it will be removed promptly.


10. Third-Party Links:


Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or community resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Users should review their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.


11. International Users:


Project Meta may be accessed worldwide. By using the website, you acknowledge that your information may be processed and stored in countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy:


We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational practices.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of Project Meta after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.


13. Contact Us:


If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, data practices, or your personal information, please contact us through the official Project Meta support channels available on the website.


Fan Project Disclaimer:

Project Meta is a fan-created community platform for players of Once Human. Project Meta is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to Starry Studio or NetEase. All Once Human trademarks, logos, game content, artwork, and related intellectual property remain the exclusive property of Starry Studio, NetEase, and their respective owners.

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