Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This privacy policy explains how Cosmic Drift Game Studio ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website and games.

2. Data Controller

3. Website Data Collection

This website does not use cookies or tracking technologies.

We do not collect personal data through this website. The website is purely informational and static.

4. Game Data Collection

When you use our games (e.g., SpaceConquest), we may collect:

• Game progress and save data (stored locally on your device)
• Anonymous usage statistics to improve the game
• Account information if you use multiplayer features

5. Multiplayer Services

If you use multiplayer features in our games, we process:

• Username (chosen by you)
• Game data necessary for multiplayer functionality
• Connection data (IP address) for server communication

This data is processed to provide the multiplayer service (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

6. Account Data (Space Conquest)

When you play Space Conquest, we collect the following account data:

• Player ID: Automatically generated unique identifier (UUID)
• Username: Chosen by you (no real name required)
• Friend Code: Randomly generated code for adding friends
• Device Info: Platform (iOS/Android), app version
• Game Statistics: Campaign stage, player level, prestige count

Important: We do not collect email addresses, passwords, or other personal identification information.

7. Google Sign-In (Optional)

You can optionally link your Google account to Space Conquest to enable cloud saves and cross-device play. When linking, we receive:

• Google User ID: Unique identifier of your Google account
• Email address: For identification (not used for marketing)
• Profile name: If set in your Google account

Purpose: Allows you to restore your game progress on a new device by signing in with the same Google account.

Voluntary: This feature is completely optional. You can use the game without Google linking. The link can be removed at any time in the game settings.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

8. Advertising (Google AdMob)

Our games display advertisements via Google AdMob. The following data may be collected:

• Device advertising ID (can be reset in device settings)
• IP address (for geo-targeting)
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
• Device information (model, operating system)

Opt-out: You can disable personalized ads in your device settings (iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising; Android: Settings → Google → Ads).

More information: Google Privacy Policy

9. In-App Purchases

In-app purchases are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

• We do not receive payment information (credit card, etc.)
• Purchase history is managed by the respective store provider
• We only receive purchase confirmations (which product was purchased)

10. Data Retention

Game save data is stored locally on your device and under your control. Multiplayer account data is retained while your account is active. You can request deletion at any time.

12. Minors

Space Conquest is rated for ages 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at marc@cosmicdriftgamestudio.com so we can delete the data.

13. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Local storage with encryption (MMKV)
• Secure server infrastructure

14. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: marc@cosmicdriftgamestudio.com

15. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority for us is:

16. Third-Party Services

Our games use the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In: For optional account linking and cloud saves (Privacy)
• Google AdMob: For advertising (Privacy)
• App Store / Google Play: For app distribution and in-app purchases
• Railway (EU/Netherlands): Website and server hosting (Privacy)
• Sentry (EU): Crash reports, opt-in only (Privacy)
• Push Notifications: Expo (Privacy), Firebase Cloud Messaging for Android (Privacy), Apple Push for iOS

Each service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them.

Data Transfer to USA: When using Google services (AdMob, Firebase), Apple Push, and Expo, data may be transferred to the USA. These companies are certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures an adequate level of data protection.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

18. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: marc@cosmicdriftgamestudio.com