Privacy Policy

1. Scope and Principles

RCLab Fans is a community-driven, non-commercial platform. We follow the principles of:

• data minimization;
• purpose limitation;
• transparency;
• user control over visibility and content.

We only collect data that is necessary to operate and improve the Platform.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data

When you create an account, we may collect:

• username or display name;
• email address;
• authentication credentials (stored in hashed or tokenized form);
• basic account preferences.

2.2 User-Generated Content

We store content you voluntarily submit, including:

• model data, configurations, compatibility records;
• images or descriptive metadata;
• visibility settings (private or public).

If you choose to make content public, it may be visible to:

• other registered users;
• unregistered visitors (where applicable).

2.3 Technical and Usage Data

We may automatically collect limited technical data, such as:

• IP address (temporarily or in anonymized form);
• device and browser type;
• log data related to errors, performance, or security.

3. Public vs Private Content

You control whether your content is:

• private (visible only to you);
• public (visible to others).

Public content:

• may be indexed, cached, or referenced by third parties;
• remains your content, but visibility cannot be fully revoked once accessed externally.

RCLab Fans is not responsible for third-party use of publicly visible content.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR-Neutral)

We process data based on:

• user consent (account creation, public sharing);
• necessity for providing the Platform’s core functionality;
• legitimate interest in maintaining security and reliability.

We do not sell personal data and do not engage in targeted advertising.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data, including:

• encrypted connections (HTTPS);
• access control and authentication mechanisms;
• regular maintenance and security updates.

However, no system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

• while your account is active;
• as necessary for Platform operation;
• as required by applicable law.

You may delete your account, which will:

• remove or anonymize personal data where feasible;
• delete private content;
• leave public content visible unless explicitly removed by you or required by law.

7. User Rights

You may:

• access and update your account information;
• change content visibility settings;
• delete your account;
• request clarification regarding data usage.

Requests can be submitted via the contact details below.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

RCLab Fans may use:

• essential cookies (authentication, session management);
• local storage or similar technologies for functionality.

We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

9. Third-Party Services

The Platform may rely on third-party infrastructure providers (hosting, email delivery, error monitoring).

Such providers process data only as necessary to deliver their services and are subject to their own privacy obligations.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Material changes will be communicated via the Platform where reasonable.

Continued use of rclab constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Project: rclab.fans

Email: rclabfans@gmail.com