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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 26th November 2025.

This Privacy Policy explains how Lambda eSports Limited (“Lambda Networks”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use lambda.tf and our related services. We comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

  • Legal entity: Lambda eSports Limited
  • Trading name: Lambda Networks
  • Website: https://lambda.tf
  • Country of establishment: United Kingdom
  • Main user base: European Union, United Kingdom & United States of America
  • Privacy contact: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account & Identity Data

  • Nickname / display name
  • Email address
  • Password (securely hashed)
  • Phone number (optional)
  • SteamID (64-bit)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • Server and application logs
  • Functional cookies only (no tracking or analytics)

2.3 User-Generated Content

Users may submit content including:

  • Posts and comments
  • Uploaded files and images
  • Custom Garry’s Mod content via Workshop systems
  • Virtual item listings for our community market

2.4 Payment Information

We use Stripe for payment processing. We do not store card details.

3. Third-Party Services We Use

  • Cloudflare – security & proxying
  • Bunny.net – font delivery
  • Steam Login – authentication
  • Stripe – payments
  • OVH (France) – hosting infrastructure
  • Hetzner (Germany) - hosting infrastructure

4. How We Use Your Data

  • Account creation & authentication
  • Operating our website, game servers, and community features
  • User communications
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Personalisation

We do not sell or monetise user data.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contractual necessity
  • Legitimate interests
  • Consent (where applicable)
  • Legal obligation

6. Data Storage & Security

  • Data stored in European Union (France, Germany, The Netherlands) & United Kingdom
  • Some encrypted at rest; all encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
  • Strong passwords required; MFA optional
  • Limited access for authorised team members only

7. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data except:

  • With required third-party service providers
  • With law enforcement when legally required

8. Users Under 18

We do not knowingly collect age data. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us at [email protected].

9. Your Rights (GDPR & UK DPA)

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Contact us at [email protected] to exercise your rights.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for account operation, legal obligations, and service functionality.

11. Cookies

We only use functional cookies:

  • Session cookies (login)
  • Security cookies
  • Preference cookies

We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies.

12. International Data Transfers

Data is stored in France (EU) and accessed from the United Kingdom. Appropriate GDPR and UK DPA safeguards are applied.

13. Contact Information

For privacy enquiries, contact:
Email: [email protected]

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest changes.