Privacy Policy
How Valheim Reforged collects, uses, and protects your information.
- 1. Who we are
- 2. Scope
- 3. Data we collect
- 4. Connected accounts (Discord, Steam, Patreon)
- 5. Cookies & similar technologies
- 6. Purposes & legal bases
- 7. Who we share data with
- 8. Data retention
- 9. Security
- 10. International transfers
- 11. Your rights
- 12. Children
- 13. Automated decisions & profiling
- 14. Changes to this policy
- 15. Contact
1. Who we are
Valheim Reforged (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website https://reforged.community and related services including our game servers, launcher/tools, and Discord community.
Website: reforged.community
Data Controller: Valheim Reforged Team (contact via the site’s contact page).
2. Scope
This policy explains how we process personal data when you visit our website, join our Discord, connect your Discord/Steam/Patreon accounts, register an account, make purchases/donations (where applicable), or otherwise use our services.
3. Data we collect
3.1 Data you provide
- Account details you submit (e.g., display name, email).
- Form submissions (e.g., contact requests, support, reports).
- Comments or posts (including any data shown in the comment form).
3.2 Data we collect automatically
- Technical data: IP address, device/browser type and version, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, timestamps, and basic diagnostics (server logs, error logs).
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies).
3.3 Data we receive from third parties
- Discord, Steam, and Patreon data when you explicitly connect those accounts (see Connected accounts).
- Payment processors about transaction status (no full card details stored by us).
- Anti-spam/abuse tools (e.g., IP reputation results).
4. Connected accounts (Discord, Steam, Patreon)
We support connecting external accounts to verify identity and manage access (“entitlements”). When you link an account, you authorize the relevant provider to share the listed information with us. You can disconnect at any time via that provider’s settings. Disconnecting may remove access to features that require verification.
4.1 Discord
| Data we may receive | Purpose | Typical retention |
|---|---|---|
| Discord user ID, username/display name (and tag if applicable); server membership and roles; optional avatar. | Authentication, community access, role-based entitlements (e.g., premium channels, downloads), moderation/audit logs. | While your account remains linked and necessary for entitlements; server logs may be retained for security/audit. |
4.2 Steam (including Valheim playtime)
| Data we may receive | Purpose | Typical retention |
|---|---|---|
| Steam ID (64-bit), display name, and public Valheim playtime (hours). We do not access private library details unless you grant permission. | Eligibility checks, anti-abuse (e.g., minimum playtime), community stats, and entitlements where playtime is a criterion. | While your account remains linked and necessary for entitlements or anti-abuse; aggregated stats may be kept without identifiers. |
4.3 Patreon
| Data we may receive | Purpose | Typical retention |
|---|---|---|
| Membership/pledge status, tier, renewal/cancellation status; Patreon display name; email (if available); pledge history indicators. We do not receive full payment card details. | Entitlements (e.g., premium roles/downloads), access control, supporter recognition, fraud prevention. | While support is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to manage downgrades/disputes/compliance. |
4.4 Tokens & permissions
OAuth tokens are used to authenticate and fetch the data described above. We store tokens only as needed for login/verification and refresh them when required by the provider. Tokens are kept securely and are not shared outside our systems. Revoking access at the provider will invalidate tokens.
4.5 How to disconnect
- Discord: Disconnect our app in your Discord Authorized Apps and/or leave our server.
- Steam: Revoke access via Steam account settings for third-party authorizations.
- Patreon: Manage connected apps from your Patreon account settings or cancel your membership.
After disconnecting, you may ask us to delete linked identifiers (see Your rights).
6. Purposes & legal bases
| Purpose | Examples | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and secure the service | Authentication, role checks, server operation, fraud/abuse prevention, logs | Performance of a contract; Legitimate interests (security, service integrity) |
| Entitlements & community management | Discord roles, Patreon status checks, Steam playtime criteria | Performance of a contract; Legitimate interests |
| Payments/support | Patreon membership verification, fulfillment of supporter perks | Performance of a contract; Legal obligation (tax/records) |
| Communication | Announcements, support replies, moderation notices | Legitimate interests; Consent where required |
| Analytics & improvements | Site metrics, performance diagnostics | Legitimate interests; Consent (for optional analytics) |
8. Data retention
- Account & entitlement data: kept while your account is active or needed to provide the service.
- Discord/Steam/Patreon linkage: kept while linked and as needed for entitlement history and dispute handling.
- Logs & security records: kept for a limited period appropriate for diagnostics/security.
- Legal/financial records: kept as required by law.
We periodically review and delete or anonymize data that is no longer required.
9. Security
We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data (access controls, encryption in transit, least-privilege, monitoring). No system is 100% secure; please use strong passwords and keep your devices updated.
10. International transfers
Our services and providers may be located in different countries. Where required, we use approved safeguards for cross-border transfers (e.g., standard contractual clauses) and only share what is necessary.
11. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing, port your data, and withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us via the site. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
12. Children
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by your jurisdiction). If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
13. Automated decisions & profiling
We may apply simple automated checks (e.g., verifying Patreon membership or Steam playtime) to grant or revoke access. These checks affect entitlements only; they do not produce legal or similarly significant effects. You may contact us to request a review.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version here with a new “Last updated” date.
15. Contact
Questions or requests about this policy or your data? Contact us via reforged.community.