# 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)
* 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 least 7 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.