Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of GameriftX ("we," "us," or "our"), a premier game development studio based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in high-quality graphics and innovative gameplay for PC games. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at gameriftx.com (the "Site"), engage with our community, or interact with our immersive gaming content.

As a game development studio focused on narrative games and immersive gaming, we are committed to transparency and trust. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Our mission is to forge unforgettable adventures that resonate with a global audience of PC gamers aged 18-40 who appreciate deep storytelling and high-quality graphics. We collect data responsibly to enhance your experience with our innovative gameplay features and to foster connections in our gaming community.

Last updated: October 10, 2024. We may update this policy periodically; changes will be posted here with the updated date.

Data We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services as a game development studio offering immersive gaming and narrative games. This includes both personal and non-personal data.

Personal Data

Personal data is information that identifies you as an individual. We collect the following when you voluntarily provide it:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you submit inquiries via our contact form, apply for careers in our game developer roles, or sign up for newsletters about upcoming PC games and innovative gameplay updates.
• Account Data: If you create an account on our community forum or Discord integration, we may collect username, password (hashed), and profile information to facilitate engagement with our gaming community.
• Feedback and Communications: Information you provide in surveys, feedback forms, or emails regarding our narrative games, high-quality graphics, or studio culture.
• Career Application Data: Resume, cover letter, and professional details when applying for positions at our game development studio, including roles in immersive gaming design.

Non-Personal Data

Non-personal data does not identify you directly but helps us understand how users interact with our Site:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on sections like game portfolios showcasing innovative gameplay, and referral sources. This helps us optimize the Site for PC gamers seeking immersive gaming experiences.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to track preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize content about our narrative games. See our Cookie Policy for details.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated insights from tools like Google Analytics on how visitors explore our high-quality graphics galleries and development diaries.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health information unless explicitly required for legal purposes in our game development studio operations.

How We Use Your Data

As a game development studio passionate about PC games and immersive gaming, we use your data to enhance your experience and support our mission of delivering innovative gameplay and narrative games. Our uses include:

• Providing Services: To respond to your inquiries about our games, send newsletters on upcoming titles with high-quality graphics, or process career applications for our Barcelona-based team.
• Improving the Site: Analyzing usage patterns to refine features like interactive galleries of concept art for narrative games and optimize load times for global PC gamers.
• Personalization: Tailoring content recommendations based on your interests in innovative gameplay mechanics or specific genres within immersive gaming.
• Communication: Sending updates on game releases, blog posts from our "Behind the Scenes" section, or community events via email, with options to opt-out at any time.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, protect our rights, or respond to legal requests related to our game development studio activities.
• Marketing: With your consent, promoting our PC games and immersive gaming experiences through targeted emails or ads, always respecting your preferences.

We process data based on legitimate interests (e.g., improving user experience in narrative games), consent (e.g., newsletters), or contractual necessity (e.g., career applications). Data retention is limited to what is necessary, typically 2 years for inquiries or until application processes conclude.

Data Sharing

GameriftX, as an innovative game development studio, does not sell your personal data. We share it only when necessary to provide our services in immersive gaming and narrative games:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., email services like Mailchimp, analytics tools like Google Analytics) who assist in processing data for our PC games promotions or Site maintenance. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Business Partners: In limited cases, with partners for co-promotions of innovative gameplay features or joint events in the gaming community, always with your consent.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or to protect against fraud in our game development studio operations.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred, but we will notify you beforehand.

We ensure all shares comply with GDPR standards, including data processing agreements. International transfers (e.g., to US-based providers) use Standard Contractual Clauses for protection.

Your Rights

As users of our Site featuring high-quality graphics and innovative gameplay in PC games, you have rights under GDPR and similar laws:

• Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your data and access to it, including details on our use in immersive gaming contexts.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data, such as updating your email for narrative games updates.
• Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data when no longer needed, except where legal obligations persist for our game development studio.
• Restriction: Limit processing in certain cases, e.g., while contesting accuracy.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format to transfer to another service.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including marketing related to our PC games.
• Withdraw Consent: At any time, without affecting prior processing, e.g., for newsletter subscriptions on innovative gameplay.

To exercise these rights, contact us below. We respond within one month, free of charge unless requests are excessive. You also have the right to lodge complaints with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) or your local authority.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices as a game development studio focused on immersive gaming and narrative games, or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out:

• Email: privacy@gameriftx.com
• Postal Address: GameriftX, Calle del Comte Borrell 142, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
• Phone: +34 93 221 78 64

We aim to respond promptly. For urgent privacy concerns related to our PC games or innovative gameplay features, use the email above. Our Data Protection Officer reviews all requests.

This policy ensures that while we create worlds of high-quality graphics and deep narratives, your real-world privacy remains secure and respected.