Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Optimum Realism respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

Data We Collect

When You Visit

We collect basic analytics data to understand how people use the site:

  • Pages visited, time spent, referral source (via Google Analytics)
  • Browser type and approximate location (country/region level, never precise)
  • IP address — used temporarily for rate limiting and bot protection. Rate limit records expire within 1-24 hours and are not stored permanently.

When You Sign In with Patreon

  • Name and profile image
  • Subscription tier and resolution access
  • Email address (used only for creator detection, never shared or marketed to)

When You Sign In with Discord

  • Username, avatar, and Discord user ID
  • Used to identify you in community features (FAQ, screenshots, replies)

When You Submit Content

  • FAQ questions and replies you write
  • Screenshots you upload (stored securely in the cloud)
  • Your Discord username as the author

When You Download

  • Which file was downloaded, your tier, and a timestamp
  • Download logs are kept for 30 days, then automatically deleted
  • Used to monitor for abuse and understand which resolutions are popular

Cookies & Local Storage

Authentication Cookies (Functional)

We use functional cookies to keep you signed in via Patreon or Discord. These store your login state and tier information so you don't have to sign in every visit. They expire after 7 days.

These cookies are encrypted and cannot be read or forged by third parties. They are essential for the site to function and do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies (Non-Essential)

Google Analytics and Cloudflare Web Analytics set cookies to track page views, click events, and user journeys. These help us improve the site. They are non-essential and you can decline them via the cookie banner on your first visit.

Local Storage

We store a small amount of data in your browser's local storage:

  • Cookie consent preference (whether you dismissed the banner)
  • Upvote history (so we can show which questions/screenshots you've already voted on)

This data never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.

Data Retention

  • Authentication cookies: 7 days, then automatically deleted
  • Download logs: 30 days, then automatically deleted
  • Rate limit records: 1-24 hours, then automatically deleted
  • Community content (questions, replies, screenshots): Retained until you request deletion or we remove it
  • Analytics data: Governed by Google Analytics (14 months default) and Cloudflare retention policies

Third-Party Services

We use external services to run the site. Each has its own privacy policy:

  • Patreon — Authentication and tier verification. We receive your name, email, tier, and profile image. Patreon Privacy Policy
  • Discord — Authentication for community features. We receive your username, avatar, and user ID. Discord Privacy Policy
  • Cloudflare — Hosting, CDN, content storage and Web Analytics. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
  • Google Analytics — Page views, events, and traffic analysis. Approximate location data (country/region). Google Privacy Policy
  • Cloudflare Bot Protection — Protects submission forms from automated abuse. No personal data is collected. Cloudflare Privacy Policy

Your Rights

  • Access: You can ask what data we have about you by emailing us.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your community content (screenshots, questions, replies) at any time.
  • Download your data: Contact us and we'll provide what we have.
  • Opt out of analytics: Decline via the cookie banner, or use a browser ad blocker.
  • Sign out: Logging out clears your authentication cookies. Community content you've posted remains unless you request deletion.

For any of the above, email atmosphericproductive@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. Community features require Discord login, which itself requires age 13+. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

  • Authentication cookies are encrypted and cannot be forged
  • All connections to our site are encrypted
  • We never store passwords — sign-in is handled through Patreon and Discord
  • Uploaded content is stored securely with access controls
  • Forms are protected by automated bot detection

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Major changes will be announced on our Discord server. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Privacy questions? Reach out at atmosphericproductive@gmail.com or on our Discord.