Data Retention Policy

Last Updated: October 09, 2025

Introduction

This Data Retention Policy explains how long the Imperium Portal ("we," "our," or "us") retains different types of data and the procedures for data deletion. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Purpose

We collect and retain data to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Maintain security and integrity of our platform
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Support community management and administration

We are committed to retaining data only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes.

Types of Data and Retention Periods

Account Information

Data Type Reason for Retention
Basic account information (username, email) Required for account functionality
robertsspaceindustries.com account information Required for account linking
Authentication data Security
Profile pictures and customizations User preference
Account creation and modification dates Historical record
Account status (active, banned, etc.) Security and account management
Account recovery information Security and account recovery
Login dates Security and account management

Basic account information is created when you register an account on our platform, and updated when you modify your profile or account settings, login, or perform actions related to your Portal account.

Activity Data

Data Type Reason for Retention
Squadron membership history Community management
Role and permission changes Security and audit purposes
Content contributions (posts, comments) Community participation
Ship ownership information User preference

Account data is generated when you use website features, interact with other users, or participate in community activities.

Technical Data

Data Type Reason for Retention
IP addresses and connection information Security and fraud prevention
Session information Authentication
Error logs Troubleshooting and platform improvement
Server logs Security and performance monitoring

We may retain certain technical data longer if required for legal or security reasons. We attempt to anonymize or pseudonymize data where possible to minimize risks to user privacy.

Discord Integration Data

Data Type Reason for Retention
Discord ID and username Required for Discord integration
Discord access tokens Required for Discord integration
Bot interaction logs Troubleshooting and security

Note that when using Discord, you are also subject to Discord's own data policies: Discord Privacy Policy, Discord Terms of Service.

Data Deletion

Automatic Deletion

Certain data is automatically deleted after its retention period expires. Examples include:

  • Session data expires after 8 hours of inactivity
  • External API (discord, other imperium products, etc.) access tokens are refreshed periodically
  • Log files are retained for 90 days for audit and security purposes, after which they are anonymized or deleted

Account Deletion

When a user requests account deletion:

  1. The user's personal information is removed from our active databases
  2. User-generated content may be retained in an anonymized form
  3. Certain information may be retained for legal, security, or technical reasons, but will be disconnected from personal identifiers where possible

To request account deletion, please contact a community administrator through our Discord server.

Data Export

Users may request an export of their personal data by contacting a community administrator through our Discord server. We will provide this data in a machine-readable format within 30 days of the request. You may be required to verify your identity before the export window is opened, and the data is provided.

Data Correction

Users may correct their account information by logging into their account and updating their profile settings. In exceptional cases, users may contact a community administrator through our Discord server for assistance.

Data Backup

To ensure data integrity and recovery in case of technical issues:

  • We maintain backups of our databases and server configurations
  • Backups are secured with encryption and access controls
  • After the backup retention period, outdated backups are permanently deleted

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Data Retention Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our Portal and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Data Retention Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Discord server or by reaching out to a community administrator.