Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WesternGaming ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our servers, website, Discord community, and related services ("Services").

By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services immediately.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password when you register on our panel or Discord
• Game Data: In-game identifiers, server activity, playtime, and transaction history
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and connection logs
• Payment Information: Transaction records for donations and purchases (payment details are processed by third-party providers and never stored on our servers)
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our contact forms, Discord, or support tickets

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our game servers and community platforms
• Managing your account, donations, and VIP perks
• Enforcing server rules and maintaining fair play
• Responding to support requests and inquiries
• Improving our Services, servers, and user experience
• Sending important updates about server maintenance or policy changes
• Preventing cheating, hacking, and other forms of abuse

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our Services (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors)
• To protect the safety, rights, or property of WesternGaming and its community
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice)

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted storage, secure connections (HTTPS), and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and login state
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve site performance and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention records).

Server logs and technical data are automatically rotated and purged on a regular basis.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact Us page.

9. Children's Privacy

WesternGaming does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party platforms (Discord, Steam, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Significant changes will be communicated through our Discord server or website announcements.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through our Contact Us page or via Discord at discord.gg/9UKXZEXSgz.