1. Introduction

Welcome to Foulball Hangover, an indie game studio ("us," "we," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or play our games across various platforms including PC and consoles.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and other contact details when you voluntarily provide it to us through website forms or newsletter sign-ups.
• Game & Device Data: When you play our games, we may automatically collect non-personal information including your unique hardware ID, device type, operating system, and gameplay metrics (such as progress, achievements, and session length).
• Website Usage Data: We collect information such as your IP address and browser type to improve our website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our games, including saving progress and synchronizing achievements on their respective platform.
• To analyze gameplay patterns to improve game balance and fix technical bugs or crashes.
• To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
• To send you updates and promotional materials, if you have opted in.

4. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our games are intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. We rely on the age-gate and parental consent mechanisms provided by the respective platform holders.

5. Third-Party Services

Our games and website may integrate services provided by third parties (such as Steam, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, or analytics providers). These partners may collect data as governed by their own privacy policies. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Notice.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information. To exercise your rights or request information about our data practices, please contact us at support@foulballhangover.com.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.