In short
OmsiWorld is a mod archive. We do not sell personal data or build advertising
profiles. We keep what is needed to run and secure the site, plus data for features you use
(favourites stay on your device; forms and discussions store what you submit).
What stays on your device
Some preferences are stored locally in your browser (for example via localStorage).
They stay in your browser only and are not sent to us as a profile.
- Favourites - mod IDs you heart, so your list can be shown again.
- Continue browsing - a short list of recently viewed mod IDs, written automatically when you open a mod page so the home feed can show that strip. There is no separate opt-out; use Clear on that strip, or clear site data in your browser, to remove it.
- Guide feedback - remembers if you already voted on a guide tip.
- Discussion identity - optional name / trip secret if you tick "Remember on this device" (stays in your browser only).
Clearing site data in your browser removes these local items. Skipping Favourites or discussions means those
features will not store anything for you. Continue browsing history is tied to viewing mods, not to clicking Favourites.
Cookies & session
We use a normal website session cookie so the site can work (for example CSRF protection, and spam checks on
contact, requests, and discussions). This is necessary for the site to function and is not used for advertising.
Information we may store on the server
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IP address and basic request metadata - used for abuse prevention
(download limits, spam and login checks), likes, discussions awaiting moderation, contact messages,
and item requests. We do not use this to build advertising profiles.
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Operational site usage - when enabled by the site operator, we may
log first-party usage needed to run and secure the archive (for example page and download activity,
search terms, and related technical details). This is not sold or shared for advertising and is retained
only as long as needed for those purposes.
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Contact messages - whatever you send via the contact form,
plus basic metadata needed to handle the message.
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Item requests - title, optional note, notify email if you provide one,
and related moderation fields when you use the requests board.
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Discussion posts - name/trip you choose to provide, message
text, and related moderation data. Posts are reviewed before they go live.
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Server / access logs - typical web server logs may be kept
temporarily for security and debugging. They are not sold or shared for advertising.
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Aggregate counters - view, like, and download totals shown on
the site. Not sold or shared for advertising.
Third parties
Downloads may be hosted on external file hosts or mirrors we link to. Those services have their own
privacy practices once you leave OmsiWorld.
If the site shows ads in the future, those providers may set their own cookies - we will update this
page if that happens.
Your choices
- Clear cookies / site data to reset favourites, continue-browsing history, and other local preferences on this device.
- Use Clear on the Continue browsing strip to remove that local history without wiping everything else.
- Skip Favourites, discussions, contact, and requests if you do not want those features to store related data.
- Core browsing and downloads still need normal session and security checks; those cannot be turned off while using the site.
Contact
Questions about this page? Reach us via
Contact.
This page explains our practices in plain language.