Privacy Policy | PixelForge Games - PC Game Development Studio

Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of PixelForge Games. We are your trusted PC game development studio dedicated to crafting innovative PC games and fostering a vibrant gaming community hub.

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit playhohod.com or interact with our services.

As a forward-thinking game development studio based in the Netherlands, we value transparency and respect for user privacy. Our practices align with global standards like the GDPR. This builds trust with gamers, industry professionals, and potential team members seeking game development careers.

PixelForge Games is passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences that captivate players worldwide.

Whether you're exploring our game portfolio, signing up for newsletters about new PC game releases, or applying for game development careers, we handle your data responsibly.

This privacy policy document informs you about our data protection commitments, your user rights, and how playhohod.com privacy practices support our mission.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined here. If you have questions, contact us at contact@playhohod.com or +31 71 231 44 78.

Our approach to privacy reflects our innovative spirit in game development.

Just as we design games with player agency in mind, we empower you with control over your personal information.

We do not sell your data to third parties. We only collect what is necessary to enhance your experience in our gaming community hub.

This policy was last updated on October 15, 2024. We encourage you to review it periodically as our services evolve alongside cutting-edge game tech.

Data We Collect

To provide the best possible experience on playhohod.com, PixelForge Games collects certain information.

As a PC game development studio focused on immersive gaming experiences, we prioritize minimal and purposeful data collection.

We gather non-personally identifiable information automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our site.

For instance, when you browse our innovative PC games portfolio or read about game development careers, we use this data to analyze traffic patterns and improve site performance.

This helps us ensure that our gaming community hub runs smoothly for all users, from casual gamers to industry professionals.

Additionally, we collect personally identifiable information only when you voluntarily provide it.

Examples include your name, email address, and message when submitting a contact form, signing up for our newsletter, or applying for positions in game development careers.

If you're interested in our upcoming innovative PC games, you might share preferences via forms to receive tailored updates.

We also collect data from interactions like newsletter subscriptions, where you opt-in to hear about new PC game releases and studio news.

For users in the European Union, including our Netherlands-based operations, we adhere strictly to GDPR requirements.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origins, political opinions, or health information unless explicitly required for legal purposes. This is rare in our context as a gaming studio.

All data collection is transparent. We inform you at the point of collection why it's needed—whether to respond to inquiries about immersive gaming experiences or to facilitate community engagement.

In the spirit of our mission to foster a gaming community hub, we may also collect anonymized feedback through surveys on playhohod.com.

This helps us refine our offerings. It ensures that our PC game development studio continues to deliver high-quality, innovative content that resonates with our audience.

How We Use Your Data

PixelForge Games uses the data we collect to enhance your interaction with our PC game development studio and playhohod.com.

We always focus on creating immersive gaming experiences.

The primary purpose of collecting non-personal data is to improve our website's functionality and user experience.

For example, analytics from IP addresses and browsing behavior help us optimize load times for game trailers and screenshots.

This ensures smooth access to information about our innovative PC games.

This data also allows us to understand user preferences.

For instance, we see which sections of our gaming community hub—like news on new PC game releases or game development careers—are most popular.

This enables us to tailor content accordingly.

When you provide personal information voluntarily, we use it to communicate directly with you.

If you sign up for our newsletter, we'll send updates on immersive gaming experiences, studio announcements, and exclusive previews of upcoming titles.

For contact form submissions, we respond to your inquiries promptly.

This applies whether you're a gamer seeking more details on our games or a professional exploring partnerships in the PC game development space.

In career applications, your data helps us evaluate suitability for roles that contribute to our innovative PC games.

We also use data to personalize your experience within our gaming community hub.

Opt-in preferences might lead to customized recommendations for game development careers or invitations to community events.

Importantly, all email communications include an unsubscribe option. This respects your control over how we engage with you.

As a responsible PC game development studio, we never use your data for unsolicited marketing. Every interaction is based on your explicit consent.

Furthermore, aggregated and anonymized data informs our internal decisions.

For example, we prioritize features in future innovative PC games based on user feedback trends.

This commitment to data-driven improvement underscores our dedication to delivering exceptional immersive gaming experiences while upholding the highest standards of privacy protection.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

PixelForge Games does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent.

We maintain trust as your PC game development studio.

We share data only with trusted third-party services essential to our operations.

For analytics, we use Google Analytics to track site performance on playhohod.com.

This service collects anonymized data like page views and session duration to help us refine our gaming community hub.

Google has agreed to our Data Processing Addendum, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other privacy laws.

No personal identifiers are shared unless necessary for aggregated reporting.

For form submissions, such as newsletter sign-ups or career applications related to game development careers, we integrate with Formspree.

This secure platform handles data transmission without storing it on our servers.

Formspree's privacy practices align with our commitment to data protection standards.

We ensure all third parties are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

In rare cases, we may disclose data if required by law, such as in response to a court order or to protect the rights and safety of PixelForge Games, our users, or the public.

For example, if a legal authority requests information related to potential misuse of our site, we comply while minimizing disclosure.

We do not share data with advertisers or marketing firms. Our focus remains on enhancing immersive gaming experiences rather than commercial exploitation.

As part of our innovative PC games ecosystem, any future partnerships would include strict data-sharing agreements.

International transfers, if they occur, are safeguarded by standard contractual clauses to maintain the same level of protection as in the EEA.

This transparent approach ensures that your interaction with our PC game development studio remains secure and privacy-focused.

Your Rights

As a user of playhohod.com, you have important rights regarding your personal data.

This empowers you in line with our player-first philosophy at PixelForge Games.

Under GDPR and similar regulations, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability.

To access your data—such as information from newsletter subscriptions or contact interactions—simply email us at contact@playhohod.com.

We'll provide a copy of your personal data within one month, free of charge, unless the request is manifestly unfounded.

If you believe any information we hold is inaccurate, you can request corrections.

For deletion, known as the 'right to be forgotten,' we will remove your data from our systems unless we have a legal obligation to retain it, such as for accounting purposes in career applications.

You can also withdraw consent at any time, for example, by unsubscribing from emails about innovative PC games or immersive gaming experiences.

To exercise these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at the above email or by mail to Breestraat 119, 2311 CK Leiden, Netherlands.

We'll verify your identity to prevent unauthorized access.

If you're unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

We encourage you to review this policy regularly, as updates may occur to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements.

Your rights are central to how we operate as a gaming community hub.

This ensures that every interaction with PixelForge Games respects your autonomy and privacy.

In summary, PixelForge Games, as a leading PC game development studio, is dedicated to upholding these rights while continuing to innovate in creating immersive gaming experiences.

Thank you for trusting us with your information. We're committed to protecting it as fiercely as we craft our worlds.