🎯 Purpose of a Privacy Policy
A Privacy Policy tells users and clients:
- What data you collect (if any)
- How you use it
- How you store it
- How you protect it
- Their rights related to that data
🛡️ Sample Privacy Policy for a Game Developer
Here’s a general Privacy Policy tailored for a solo game developer or small studio. You can place this on your website, game landing page, or inside the game under “Legal” or “Settings.”
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
At [Your Name / Studio Name], your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information when you visit our website, use our services, or play our games.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
- Basic usage data: device type, platform (iOS, Android, PC), crash reports, gameplay statistics.
- Contact information: only if you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via contact forms or support requests).
- Client information: if you’re a client, we may collect your name, email, and project-related details for communication and project management.
2. How We Use the Information
We use collected data to:
- Improve game performance and user experience
- Fix bugs and provide technical support
- Communicate with clients regarding active projects
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties—except:
- If required by law
- With your consent
- With trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements (e.g., analytics tools)
4. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete it promptly.
5. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You may contact us at any time to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Withdraw consent for future data use
Contact: [Your Email Address]
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on our website or inside the game.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:
[Your Full Name or Studio Name]
Email: [Your Email Address]
Website: [Your Website URL]
âś… Next Steps
Let me know:
- Do you publish your own games, or just develop for clients?
- Do your games collect user data (analytics, accounts, ads)?
- Do you want this tailored for a specific game or your general freelance business?
I can refine it to suit your exact setup.