Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Panic Point Games (“Panic Point Games”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you interact with our website, products, services, and community platforms. We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of data protection law, Panic Point Games acts as the data controller.
Contact details:
📧 Email: info@panicpointgames.com
📍 Location: United Kingdom
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
3.1 Information You Provide to Us
Name or username
Email address
Messages or communications submitted via contact forms, email, Discord, or other community platforms
Information provided when subscribing to newsletters, playtests, beta access, or announcements
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:
IP address (anonymised where possible)
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
Referring URLs
This data is collected using cookies and analytics technologies.
4. How We Use Personal Data
We only process personal data where there is a lawful basis to do so. We may use your data to:
Respond to enquiries and provide customer or community support
Communicate updates, announcements, or newsletters where you have opted in
Administer playtests, beta programmes, and community access
Improve our website, games, and user experience
Monitor website performance, security, and prevent misuse or fraud
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent – where you have given clear permission
Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary to operate, improve, and secure our services
Legal obligation – where processing is required by law
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Enable essential site functionality
Analyse website traffic and usage
Improve performance and user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share limited personal data with trusted third-party service providers where necessary, including:
Website hosting and infrastructure providers
Analytics and performance monitoring services
Email and newsletter distribution platforms
All third parties are contractually required to process data securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
8. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal protections.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
Contact enquiries: up to 12 months
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
Analytics data: retained in anonymised or aggregated form in line with provider policies
10. Your Rights
You have the following rights under UK GDPR:
The right to access your personal data
The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
The right to request erasure of your data
The right to restrict or object to processing
The right to withdraw consent at any time
The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Requests can be made by contacting privacy@panicpointgames.com.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
While we take security seriously, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and data is shared at your own risk.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms or services (including distribution platforms, social media, or community tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.