Privacy Policy
Last updated: 03/09/2025
SanForge Studio ("we," "our," or "us") is an independent Dutch game & software studio based in the Netherlands. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data in relation to our website www.sanforgestudio.com (the "Website") and our video games (the "Games").
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors of our Website, customers purchasing products through our online store, and players of our Games. Please note that for our single player titles, we do not collect any gameplay data, personal data, or analytics from you. All data remains on your device.
2. Information We Collect
SanForge Studio collects only the minimum necessary information:
- Website Data: Basic technical information automatically collected by our hosting provider (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs). This is used only for security and performance monitoring.
- Purchase Data: When you buy our products through our Website or third-party platforms (e.g., Steam, Itch.io), we may receive your name, email, and billing details to process your order.
- Contact Information: If you reach out to us via email or contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.
3. Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect personal data from playing our single player Games.
- We do not track your gameplay, choices, or progress in our offline titles.
- We do not sell or share your personal data with advertisers.
4. Use of Information
We use collected information solely for:
- Processing and delivering purchases.
- Providing customer support.
- Improving the security and performance of our Website.
- Complying with Dutch and EU legal obligations.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Games may be distributed through third-party platforms such as Steam or Itch.io. These platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more details.
For Website analytics, we may use services that anonymize data and do not track individual users across websites.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Website and Games are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
7. Data Storage and Retention
We store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by Dutch law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
As a user in the EU, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restrict or object to certain types of data processing.
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@sanforgestudio.com.
9. International Data Transfers
SanForge Studio operates from the Netherlands. If you access our Website or Games from outside the EU, please be aware that your data may be processed in the Netherlands under EU data protection standards.
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
SanForge Studio
Email: info@sanforgestudio.com
Country: Netherlands