Effective Date: 11/07/2025
Last Updated: 11/07/2025
Developer Name: 42 BYTES
Contact: marc@42bytes.rocks
1. Introduction
At 42 BYTES, we value privacy and are committed to protecting your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store data across:
- Our video games, published on Steam, itch.io, Google Play, and Apple App Store
- Our official website, including newsletter sign-ups and media content
We comply with applicable international data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) where relevant.
We do not sell or trade your data. We do not use personal data for advertising or profiling.
2. What Data We Collect
We only collect data when necessary and minimize the amount and type of data we collect.
a. Automatically Collected Data (Website & Games)
We may collect the following non-personal data automatically when you visit our site or use our games:
- IP address (anonymized for analytics)
- Device type, browser type, operating system
- Language settings and screen resolution
- Crash logs and error reports
- Gameplay behavior (aggregated, anonymized)
- Referring URL (if you came from another website)
This data is used solely for diagnostics, security, and improving our services.
b. Firebase Analytics (Anonymized)
On both the website and in our games, we use Google Firebase Analytics & Google Analytics with anonymized settings. We do not collect advertising identifiers, personal IDs, or track users across websites or apps.
c. Steam SDK & Platform Data
Our games on Steam and other stores (Google Play, Apple App Store, itch.io) use their built-in services like achievements, cloud saves, and leaderboards.
We do not access or store:
- Your name
- Email address
- Payment information
- Friends list or social data
These platforms handle such data under their own privacy policies.
d. Newsletter Sign-Up
If you subscribe to our newsletter via the website:
- We collect your email address
- You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email
- We do not share, sell, or disclose your email to any third party
We use this only to send occasional updates about our games or company.
3. Media Uploaded to Our Site
If our website allows file or image uploads (e.g. feedback forms, forums, bug reports):
- Uploaded files may be publicly accessible, so avoid submitting personal data or metadata (e.g. location info in images).
- All uploads are voluntary and subject to moderation.
We currently do not allow public user-uploaded content, but this policy applies if added later.
4. Cookies
Our website may use minimal cookies to:
- Store session preferences (e.g. language or theme)
- Secure form submissions (anti-spam)
- Measure basic site usage (via Firebase)
We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website functions may stop working properly.
5. Links to Other Websites
Our site or games may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., itch.io, Steam, YouTube). These sites have their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy terms before interacting with them.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter emails are kept until you unsubscribe
- Anonymized analytics data is retained for up to 24 months
- Support emails are stored as long as needed to resolve your issue, then deleted
We do not retain player accounts or other personal identifiers.
7. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
- Access any personal data we may hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent (e.g. newsletter)
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, email us at marc@42bytes.rocks. We respond to all requests within the legal timeframes.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our games and website are not targeted at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Limited access controls
- Regular security updates
However, no system is 100% secure, and users share information at their own risk.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website and will include the updated “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated clearly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
42 BYTES
Email: marc@42bytes.rocks