Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 July 2026

aoe2rms.com (“we”, “us”) runs a free fan-made Random Map Scripter for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. This page explains what data we handle. We keep it minimal. Age of Empires is a trademark of Microsoft; this tool is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft or Xbox Game Studios.

What we collect

• The scripter needs no account. Building and downloading a .rms happens in your browser — the generated script is never uploaded. We do collect anonymous usage analytics via Google Analytics (e.g. that a map was generated, downloaded or shared, and which base map), to see what's popular. It isn't tied to your name.
• If you sign in with Google (needed only to post feedback, vote, or submit a map): we receive your Google display name, email address, and a user ID via Firebase Authentication, and store them with anything you post so we can show your name and limit abuse.
• Content you submit (feedback posts, votes, map submissions) is stored in our database (Google Firebase / Firestore).
• Local storage on your device: your saved map presets, your language choice, and which posts and maps you've voted on are stored in your browser only — they never leave your device.

Cookies & advertising

We use Google Analytics to measure usage and Google AdSense to show ads. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to measure traffic and serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

• Manage personalised ads at Google Ads Settings.
• See how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
• We ask for your consent before non-essential (analytics & advertising) cookies are set — a banner on your first visit lets you Accept or Reject, and your choice is remembered on your device. Until you accept, Google Consent Mode keeps these cookies off.

Third-party services

• Google Firebase — Hosting, Authentication, and the Firestore database that stores accounts and feedback.
• Google Analytics (GA4) — anonymous usage statistics: page views and feature events (generating, downloading, sharing, voting), used to improve the tool.
• Google AdSense — advertising.
• Buy Me a Coffee and Revolut — optional donation links; if you use them, their own privacy policies apply.

How we use your data

Only to run the feedback board and map-sharing features, show your name on your own posts, prevent spam/abuse, and improve the tool. We do not sell your data.

Data retention & your rights

You can ask us to view or delete the data tied to your account (feedback and submissions) at any time — just contact us. Depending on your location you may have rights under the GDPR or similar laws.

Children

This site is not directed at children under 13 (16 in the EEA) and we do not knowingly collect their data.

Changes

We may update this policy; the “last updated” date above reflects the latest version.

Contact

Questions or data requests: contact@aoe2rms.com