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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Tea Garden VTC ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or participate in our virtual trucking community.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account registration: Steam ID, username, and any details you submit during the application process.
  • Profile data: In-game username, TruckersMP profile information, and optional personal details you choose to share.
  • Communications: Messages you send via our Discord server or contact forms.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
  • Cookies: Session cookies necessary for authentication and site functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

1.3 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

  • Steam / Valve — for authentication via Steam OpenID.
  • TruckersMP — for verifying in-game status and convoy participation.
  • Discord — for community communication.

We do not control the data practices of these third parties. Please review their respective privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Create and manage your member account.
  • Verify eligibility and process membership applications.
  • Display your profile within the community hub.
  • Communicate updates, event announcements, and moderation notices.
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our platform.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

3. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, your personal data will be removed within 30 days, except where retention is required for legitimate operational or legal reasons (e.g., moderation history).

4. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Object to certain processing activities.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our Discord server.

5. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Tea Garden VTC is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Discord server linked in the footer.