# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated: April 2026**

Radium (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects and uses data to operate the game, maintain security, and provide support. This policy explains what information we collect and how it is used.

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## 1. Information We Collect

We collect information required to operate Radium and manage user accounts.

### Account Information

* Username
* Discord User ID (required for account creation and linking)
* Email address (only if you choose to add one)
* Passwords (securely hashed using PBKDF2 via ASP.NET Identity)

### Technical Information

* Encrypted IP address (stored per account)
* Hardware-based Device IDs
* Platform information (devices used to log in)
* Last login time per platform

### Gameplay & Activity Data

* Room interactions and in-game activity
* Chat and messages
* Reports, moderation actions, and bans

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## 2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

* Identify users across devices and sessions
* Prevent ban evasion and enforce rules
* Link Radium accounts to Discord users for access and support
* Review moderation actions and resolve reports
* Operate and maintain the game and its features

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## 3. Data Security

We take steps to protect your data:

* IP addresses are stored in **encrypted form**
* Passwords are **securely hashed** and never stored in plain text
* Access to sensitive data is restricted to authorized use only

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## 4. Data Sharing

We do **not sell or share your personal data with third parties**.

All data is handled internally and used only for operating Radium, except where disclosure is required by law.

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## 5. Third-Party Services

We use infrastructure services to operate Radium, including:

* Hosting providers (VPS)
* Authentication systems (IdentityServer)
* Storage systems (S3-compatible storage such as MinIO)
* Messaging systems (RabbitMQ)

These services support the platform but do not receive your data for independent use.

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## 6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies only for session management (such as keeping you logged in).
We do **not use analytics or tracking cookies**.

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## 7. Data Retention

We retain data as long as necessary to operate and secure the service.

* Some temporary data, such as notifications and game invites, is automatically cleared
* Other data is retained unless no longer needed for service operation or moderation

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## 8. Account Control

* Creating a Radium account is required to play
* Accounts are currently **not self-deletable**
* Data access and deletion requests may be supported in the future

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## 9. Age Requirements

Radium is **not intended for users under the age of 13**.
We do not knowingly collect data from users under 13.

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## 10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated over time.

If any significant changes are made, we will notify users at least7 days in advance through the website before the changes take effect.

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## 11. Contact

If you have questions about this policy, you can reach out through official Radium or Rec Room Archive discord server.