Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Astyris Games Studio ("Astyris," "we," "our," or "us"), based in the United Kingdom, respects the privacy of our players, users, and community members. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing your information in compliance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

By accessing our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly:

• Account Information: Emails and usernames for newsletters or beta access.
• Support Inquiries: Correspondence sent to contact@astyris.com.
• User Content: Comments or content uploaded to community channels.

B. Automatic Data Collection:

• Game Telemetry: Anonymised gameplay data.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, and OS for analytics.
• Cookies: Essential cookies for site functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data under the lawful bases of Consent, Contract, and Legitimate Interests:

• To present our Website and Games (Contract).
• To provide requested services (Consent).
• To prevent fraud and ensure security (Legitimate Interest).

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your Personal Data. We may share data with trusted processors (e.g., hosting providers) who are contractually bound to protect it. We may disclose information if required by UK law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data. However, internet transmission is never completely secure.

6. Children and Minors Under 18

Our Website and Games are explicitly intended for mature audiences aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from any individual under the age of 18. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a person under the age of 18, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we might have any information from or about a person under 18, please contact us.

7. International Transfers

Astyris is based in the United Kingdom. If you are accessing our services from outside the UK, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK or other jurisdictions where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for cross-border transfers in accordance with UK GDPR.

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

It is our policy to post any changes we make to our privacy policy on this page. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' personal information, we will notify you through a notice on the Website home page. The date the privacy policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page.