Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Joystick Studios, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what happens with your data.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our services, including:

Contact information such as name, email address, and phone number when you fill out forms
Project details and requirements when you inquire about our game development services
Communication preferences and feedback you provide
Any other information you choose to share with us through contact forms or direct communication

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

Browser type, operating system, and device information
IP address and general location data
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website or source that directed you to our site
Date and time of your visit

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your website usage. These technologies help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you interact with our content
Analyze website performance and user behavior
Deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness

For more details about our cookie practices, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on your consent, our legitimate business interests, contractual necessity when providing services to you, or compliance with legal obligations. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing.

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery and Communication

We use your personal information to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
Process and fulfill your requests for game development consultation or services
Communicate with you about projects, updates, and relevant information
Send administrative information such as service updates or policy changes

Website Improvement and Analytics

Your data helps us enhance your experience by allowing us to:

Analyze website traffic patterns and user behavior to improve our content
Understand which services and information are most valuable to visitors
Identify and fix technical issues or bugs
Optimize website performance and user experience

Marketing and Personalization

With your consent, we may use your information for:

Sending promotional materials about our services that may interest you
Personalizing content and recommendations based on your interests
Delivering targeted advertisements on our website or third-party platforms
Conducting market research to better understand our audience

Data Sharing with Third Parties

We may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

Service providers who assist us in website operation, analytics, and marketing
Business partners who help us deliver services to you
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
Potential buyers in the event of a business sale or merger

We ensure that third parties who receive your data are bound by confidentiality obligations and use your information only for the purposes we specify.

How We Protect Your Data

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers
Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
Secure data storage with industry-standard encryption protocols

Data Retention Periods

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Contact form submissions are typically retained for three years, while analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that may pose a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We have incident response procedures in place to minimize the impact of any potential security incidents.

Monitoring and Access Controls

We maintain detailed logs of data access and regularly review these logs to detect any suspicious activity. Our team members who handle personal data receive training on data protection principles and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Your Privacy Rights

Right to Access Personal Data

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. We will provide you with a copy of your data in a commonly used electronic format. This allows you to verify the accuracy of your information and understand how we process it.

Right to Rectification and Erasure

If you believe any personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that we correct or update it. You also have the right to request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which we collected it, or if you withdraw your consent.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request that we transfer this data directly to another service provider where technically feasible.

Right to Object to Processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time. You may also object to processing based on legitimate interests by providing specific reasons related to your particular situation.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the top of this page. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to protect your privacy and security.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:

Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
Use privacy-focused browser extensions to limit tracking

We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.

Please note that deleting certain data may limit your ability to use some features of our website. We may also retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention.

Additional Privacy Information

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information provided at the top of this page. We take all privacy inquiries seriously and will respond to your concerns as quickly as possible.