📋 Overview
ArmaPlanner is a tactical mission planning platform designed for ARMA 3 gaming communities.
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information
when you use our service.
By using ArmaPlanner, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.
📊 Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Email Address: Required for account creation and notifications
- Username: Your chosen display name within the platform
- Registration Date: When you created your account
- Last Login Date: For security and activity tracking
Mission Data
- Mission Content: Missions you create, descriptions, and configurations
- Comments: Comments you post on missions
- Role Applications: Applications you submit for mission roles
- Mission Images: Images you upload for missions
Technical Information
- IP Address: For security and analytics purposes
- Browser Information: User agent, browser type, and version
- Session Data: Authentication tokens and session information
- Usage Analytics: How you interact with the platform
🎮 Steam Integration
ArmaPlanner uses Steam as the primary authentication method. When you log in with Steam,
we collect the following information from your Steam profile:
Steam Data Collected
- Steam ID: Your unique Steam identifier (publicly available)
- Steam Display Name: Your current Steam profile name
- Steam Avatar: Your Steam profile picture URL
- Steam Profile URL: Link to your public Steam profile
🔒 Important: We only access publicly available Steam profile information.
We do not access your Steam inventory, friends list, game library, or any private information.
Steam API Usage
We use Valve Corporation's official Steam Web API to authenticate users and retrieve
basic profile information. This integration is governed by Valve's own privacy policies
and terms of service.
🎯 How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- Account Management: Creating and maintaining your user account
- Authentication: Verifying your identity when you log in
- Mission Planning: Enabling mission creation, editing, and participation
- Communication: Sending notifications about mission updates
- Community Features: Displaying your profile in missions and comments
Administrative Uses
- Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Analytics: Understanding platform usage to improve features
- Moderation: Enforcing community guidelines and terms of service
- Support: Providing technical assistance when needed
🤝 Information Sharing
We Do NOT Share Your Data With:
- Third-party advertisers
- Data brokers or analytics companies
- Marketing companies
- Social media platforms (other than Steam for authentication)
Limited Sharing Occurs Only For:
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or legal process
- Safety: To protect users from harm or illegal activity
- Service Providers: Essential technical services (hosting, email delivery)
✅ Our Commitment: We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
🍪 Cookies and Tracking
Essential Cookies
We use cookies that are necessary for the website to function:
- Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in securely
- Session Cookies: Maintain your session state
- Security Cookies: Prevent cross-site request forgery
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Analytics
We may use basic analytics to understand how users interact with our platform.
This helps us improve the user experience and identify technical issues.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential
cookies may affect the functionality of ArmaPlanner.
🛡️ Data Security
Security Measures
- Encryption: Data transmission is protected with HTTPS/TLS
- Secure Storage: Database information is encrypted at rest
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Updates: Security patches and updates are applied promptly
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats
Two-Factor Authentication
We support two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your account.
We recommend enabling 2FA for enhanced protection.
⚠️ Security Notice: While we implement strong security measures,
no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please use strong,
unique passwords and enable 2FA.
⏰ Data Retention
Account Data
- Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
- Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 2+ years may be archived
- Deleted Accounts: Data is permanently deleted within 30 days
Mission Data
- Published Missions: Retained indefinitely for community access
- Draft Missions: Deleted after 1 year of inactivity
- Comments: Retained with associated missions
Logs and Analytics
- Access Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for 2 years
⚖️ Your Privacy Rights
Access and Control
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
🔍 Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Download My Data
✏️ Correction
Update or correct inaccurate personal information.
Edit Profile
🗑️ Deletion
Request permanent deletion of your account and data.
Delete Account
📊 Portability
Export your data in a machine-readable format.
Export Data
🔗 GDPR Compliance: We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) and similar privacy laws. EU residents have additional rights under GDPR.