South Westerly Games ('we,' 'our,' or 'us') respects the privacy of players and users ('you' or 'your') of Nine Rounds Rapid (the 'Game') and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you play the Game, visit our websites, or interact with us in other ways. By accessing or using the Game or our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide Directly

Email Address: If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you updates and promotional communications.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usernames and Regional Location: Collected for the purpose of online leaderboards and similar features. Gameplay and Usage Data: Includes information such as playtime, performance metrics, crash reports, error logs, and interaction data. This is collected only if you opt in to data collection.

1.3 Information from Third-Party Platforms If you access the Game through third-party platforms (e.g., Steam, itch.io), those platforms may provide us with limited information about you, in accordance with their own privacy policies.

2. How We Collect Information

Automatic Collection: Certain data, such as gameplay statistics, crash data, and device- related information, may be collected automatically by the Game or through analytics and crash reporting tools. Direct Collection: Information such as email addresses is collected when you voluntarily provide it, e.g., by subscribing to newsletters or other communications.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes: To operate, maintain, and improve the Game and our services. To enable and maintain online leaderboards and related competitive features. To identify and fix technical issues, bugs, and crashes. To analyze gameplay trends, balance features, and improve the overall user experience. To communicate with you regarding updates, news, and promotional content (if you have opted in to receive such communications). To comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information to:

Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as analytics, crash reporting, and newsletter distribution. Platform Providers: Platforms through which you access the Game (e.g., Steam, itch.io), which may collect and process data independently under their own terms. Legal Authorities: When required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of South Westerly Games, our users, or others. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

We store certain data on our own servers, and other data may be stored or processed by third-party service providers. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. International Data Transfers

As we operate internationally, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights under applicable law (including GDPR and CCPA): The right to access the personal data we hold about you. The right to request correction or deletion of your personal data. The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities. The right to opt out of analytics or marketing communications. The right to withdraw consent, where consent is the basis for processing. The right to request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at freddie@southwesterlygames.com. We may require you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Game is intended for users aged 10 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the minimum legal age in their jurisdiction. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such data promptly.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated 'Effective Date.' We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

South Westerly Games

Email: freddie@southwesterlygames.com

Website: www.nineroundsrapid.com