Privacy policy

Information

BackroomsForum keeps the amount of personal data it stores as limited as possible while still running the service safely and reliably.

What we store

Your account details, such as display name, username, email address, role, and password hash.
Session and security data needed to keep sign-in working and protect the site from abuse.
Basic moderation and audit records when important admin or security actions take place.
Content you choose to post publicly, including threads, replies, and uploaded media.

Why we store it

To create and maintain your account.
To let you sign in, stay signed in, and recover access when needed.
To moderate abuse, investigate security issues, and protect the forum and its users.
To publish the content and profile information you choose to share publicly on the forum.

Public vs private information

Your public profile information and anything you post to the boards can be visible to other visitors. Private operational data, such as hashed passwords, internal audit logs, and session/security records, is not intended for public display.

Cookies and essential browser storage

The forum uses essential cookies and similar browser-side storage for things like sign-in sessions, CSRF protection, and basic site notices. These are used to keep the site functioning correctly rather than to run aggressive tracking.

Moderation and security logs

To protect the service, the forum may retain limited login, session, moderation, and administrative activity records. These are used for troubleshooting, abuse prevention, and accountability when actions are taken on the site.

Your choices

You control what you choose to post publicly. If you need to ask about your account or a site privacy concern, use the published contact address so an administrator can review it.