Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect and store only the information necessary to operate the Rust Wingman service effectively.

1.1. Account and Authentication Data

When you use Rust Wingman, we may collect:

• Your Steam ID (used to link your Rust+ account).
• Your Rust+ authentication token (used to send and receive in-game messages).
• Your FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging) connection details (used to deliver notifications).
• Your Discord user ID and related account details (for linking your Discord account to Rust).

We do not collect passwords or sensitive personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

• Enable and maintain your connection between Rust and Discord.
• Deliver in-game alerts, notifications, and messages.
• Manage your subscription and trial access.
• Diagnose and fix service issues.
• Improve service reliability and performance.

We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide the Service.

If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will remove your data (tokens and connection details) within 30 days of your request, unless we are legally required to retain it for longer (e.g., billing records).

4. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared only with:

• Service providers (such as hosting or payment processors) who help operate Rust Wingman.
• Discord and Steam APIs, as part of the normal function of the Service.
• These providers are only given the data they need to perform their functions and are required to keep it secure.

We do not transfer your data outside the UK unless appropriate data protection safeguards are in place.

5. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.

However, no online service is completely secure. By using Rust Wingman, you acknowledge that transmission of data over the internet is at your own risk.

6. Cookies and Tracking

If you use our website, we may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Keep you logged in.

Improve user experience.

Analyse basic traffic (e.g., analytics).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

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

Access the personal data we hold about you.

Request correction of any incorrect or outdated information.

Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).

Withdraw consent for data processing.

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data is being misused.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

Rust Wingman is not intended for users under 13 years old.

We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover such data, it will be deleted promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on our website or Discord server, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Continued use of the Service after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can reach us through:

Our Discord support server, or

The contact form on our website.

Summary

We collect the minimum amount of information required to connect Rust, Discord, and our backend systems. Your data is used only for service functionality and is never sold or shared for profit.