Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect:

• Contact information (such as email address) when you contact us for support or subscribe to newsletters.
• User-submitted data, such as bug reports, feedback, or survey responses.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website or play the game, we may automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages).
• Gameplay data (game settings, session length, in-game achievements, crash logs).
• Device information (device type, hardware stats, operating system version).

1.3 Information from Third-Party Platforms (including Steam)
If you access Defest through Steam:

• We may receive Steam ID, username, and game ownership verification.
• We may receive Steam-provided gameplay statistics and achievements, depending on your Steam privacy settings.
• Steam may also collect information independently; their privacy practices are governed by the Valve/Steam Privacy Policy.
• We do not receive your payment or billing details from Steam.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the game and website.
• Improve game performance, fix bugs, and develop new features.
• Respond to customer support inquiries.
• Analyze website traffic and player behavior to improve user experience.
• Enforce our Terms of Service and protect our community.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share data only with:

• Service providers (e.g., crash analytics, web hosting) who assist in operating our services.
• Platform partners (e.g., Steam) as required for game distribution and functionality.
• Law enforcement, if required by law or to protect our rights and users.
• Analytics providers, in anonymized or aggregated form.

All third parties receiving data must adhere to GDPR/CCPA or equivalent privacy protections.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences,
• Analyze site traffic,
• Improve website functionality.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.
The game itself generally does not use cookies, though platform services (like Steam) may.

5. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for:

• Game functionality,
• Legal compliance,
• Analytics and improvement.

Crash logs, analytics data, and gameplay metrics may be stored for up to 24 months, then anonymized or deleted.

6. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access restrictions. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Request corrections or deletion.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Request a copy of your data (data portability).
• Opt out of analytics (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at playdefest@gmail.com.

8. Children’s Privacy
Our game and website are not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided data, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website and Steam page may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and may notify you via the website or game launcher.
By continuing to use our website or game after changes are posted, you accept the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Fleshbite Studios LLC
Email: playdefest@gmail.com