Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to RankedRust ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices for the RankedRust competitive ranking platform for Rust game servers.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Steam Authentication Data

When you log in via Steam OpenID, we collect:

  • Steam ID (17-digit unique identifier)
  • Steam Username
  • Steam Profile Avatar URL

Note: We only receive publicly available Steam profile information. We never have access to your Steam password or private account details.

2.2 Game Statistics

From our Rust game servers, we collect:

  • Combat Statistics: Kills, deaths, K/D ratio
  • Raiding Statistics: Tool cupboard destructions
  • Monument Statistics: Oil rig and silo completions
  • ELO Rating: Calculated competitive ranking score
  • ELO History: Historical rating changes with timestamps and reasons
  • Clan Membership: Clan tag, role, join date (if applicable)
  • Wipe Participation: Per-wipe statistics and wipe signup data

2.3 Automatically Collected Data

  • Session Data: Login timestamps, session cookies
  • Server Logs: IP addresses, browser type (for security and debugging)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Ranking System: Calculate and display ELO ratings
  • Leaderboards: Show player and clan rankings
  • Statistics Display: Present your game performance data
  • Clan Management: Track membership, applications, and clan statistics
  • Wipe Management: Handle wipe signups, map voting, and per-wipe tracking
  • Authentication: Verify your identity and maintain your session
  • Security: Prevent abuse, cheating, and unauthorized access
  • Service Improvement: Analyze aggregate data to improve features

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Location

Your data is stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encrypted HTTPS connections
  • Secure database access controls
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

4.2 Data Retention

We retain your data:

  • Active Accounts: Indefinitely while you use the service
  • Inactive Accounts: Data retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested
  • Deleted Accounts: Permanently removed within 30 days of deletion request

5. Public Information and Sharing

5.1 Publicly Visible Data

The following information is publicly visible on our leaderboards and profiles:

  • Steam username and avatar
  • ELO rating and rank
  • Game statistics (kills, deaths, monuments, etc.)
  • Clan membership and tag
  • ELO history and trends

5.2 Third-Party Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data with:

  • Steam API: For authentication purposes only
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data (username/avatar update automatically via Steam)
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Object: Object to certain data processing activities
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@rankedrust.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Session Cookies: Essential for authentication and maintaining your logged-in state
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser, but this will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features.

8. Age Requirements

RankedRust is intended for users who meet Steam's minimum age requirements (13+ in most regions). We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of RankedRust after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Steam Attribution: RankedRust uses the Steam Web API and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks of Valve Corporation.

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