MiASMA Privacy Policy:

Last updated: 01/01/2023

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This privacy policy explains what information is collected and how it is used in connection with our public Unreal Tournament 2004 servers, and the MiA forum & Wiki.

1. Information We Collect

A. Game Server

When you connect to the server, the following may be automatically logged:

  • IP address
  • In-game player name and identifiers (e.g. GUID)
  • Gameplay statistics (e.g., score, team balancing metrics)
  • Server log data (e.g., connection times, kicks, bans)
  • In-game chat

This data is used solely for:

  • Server security and abuse prevention
  • Player management (e.g., bans)
  • Team balancing
  • Maintaining fair gameplay

B. Forum and Wiki

When registering for the forum or wiki, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Username
  • Password (stored securely in hashed form)

Email addresses are used only for:

  • Account creation
  • Password resets
  • Administrative communication

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process server data under legitimate interests for operating and securing the server. We process forum/wiki registration data under performance of a contract to provide account access.

3. Data Retention

  • Server logs are retained for 10 rotations of server restart, unless required longer for moderation or security reasons.
  • Ban records are retained while active.
  • Forum/wiki accounts remain until deleted by the user or upon request.

4. Age Restrictions

This server and associated services are intended for users aged 13 and over.

If we become aware that a user under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.

5. Data Security

Reasonable technical measures are used to protect stored data, including:

  • Password hashing
  • HTTPS encryption for website access
  • Restricted administrative access

6. Your Rights (UK Users)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing in certain cases

To exercise these rights, contact: [javascript protected email address]

7. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact:

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