Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 14, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to JealousRP ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and Garry's Mod server.
We take data protection seriously and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you register on our website or server, we may collect your Steam ID, username, email address, and Discord tag. This information is necessary to create and manage your account and to provide you with access to our services.
Server Data
We collect data about your activities on our Garry's Mod server, including playtime, in-game actions, chat logs, and interactions with other players. This information is used to manage the server, enforce rules, and improve the user experience.
Specifically, we collect:
- Playtime and activity patterns
- In-game actions and commands
- Chat history and communication with other players
- Reports and complaints submitted by or against you
- Purchases and transactions made on the server
Website Data
We collect information about your interactions with our website, including forum posts, support requests, and applications. This information is used to provide the services you request and to improve our website.
Technical Data
We may collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information when you visit our website. This information is used to ensure our website's functionality, security, and to prevent abuse.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Service Provision
To provide and maintain our services, including managing your account, server access, and forum functionality.
Service Improvement
To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and server based on user behavior and feedback.
Communication
To respond to your inquiries, support requests, and to send you important updates and notifications.
Rule Enforcement
To monitor compliance with our rules and policies and to take action against violations.
Technical Support
To prevent and address technical issues with our website and server.
Updates
To send you updates, news, and notifications about our services, if you have consented to this.
We only process your personal information when we have a lawful basis to do so. This may include:
- When it is necessary to fulfill a contract with you
- When we have a legitimate interest in doing so
- When you have given us consent
- When it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Our Staff
With our staff members and administrators who need access to perform their duties. All staff members are subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
With Third-Party Service Providers
With third-party service providers who help us operate our website and server, including hosting providers, payment processors, and analytics providers. These providers are obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes we specify.
Our primary third-party service providers include:
- Hosting services for our website and server
- Payment processors for donations and purchases
- Analytics software to understand user behavior
- Communication tools such as Discord
Legal Requirements
When required by law or to protect our rights, including to comply with a judicial proceeding, respond to claims from public authorities, enforce our terms and conditions, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.
Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or part of our assets. In such cases, we will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data both in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and penetration tests
- Access control mechanisms to limit access to personal information
- Regular data backups to prevent loss
- Staff training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we have about you.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction
You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal information.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Discord server or support system. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may ask for additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove this information from our systems.
For users in the EU, the age threshold is 16 years, unless a member state has set a lower age threshold, which cannot be below 13 years.
8. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ. In such cases, we ensure that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
When we transfer personal information from the EU to countries outside the EU, we do so on the basis of mechanisms approved by the European Commission, such as standard contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
For significant changes, we will provide you with a more prominent notice, such as an email or a notification on our website. We encourage you to regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us through our Discord server or support system.
Contact Information
Discord: https://discord.gg/jealousrp
Support: https://jealousrp.com/support
Email: admin@jealousrp.com