Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 9, 2025

Welcome to Antihero Studios Inc. ("Antihero Studios," "we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, participate in playtests, or engage with any of our services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide:

  • Contact information (e.g., email address) when filling out our playtest forms.
  • Content you submit to us voluntarily, such as feedback or responses.

Information We Collect Automatically:

  • IP address and browser/device type
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Website usage data and interaction behavior

Information from Partners:

  • Analytics data from tools like Google Analytics
  • Advertising identifiers (e.g., IDFA, GAID) if applicable in future versions of our Services

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to our playtests and Services
  • Operate, improve, and personalize our website and Services
  • Monitor and moderate behavior in playtest sessions and affiliated platforms (e.g., Discord)
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or cheating
  • Understand engagement trends and optimize user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, marketing, and moderation tools)
  • Advertising and analytics partners (currently limited, to expand with future game releases)
  • Law enforcement or regulators when required by law
  • Third parties with your explicit consent

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze site usage
  • Enable marketing and performance insights

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience.

5. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

If you provide consent, we may:

  • Send email updates about our games, merchandise, or promotions
  • Use push notifications (in future apps)
  • Show interest-based ads when relevant (once implemented)

You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link in emails or adjusting device/app settings.

6. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

If we invite you to submit feedback, ideas, or other content:

  • You grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute your content
  • You confirm you have the rights to share it
  • You waive any moral rights

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

8. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. We retain your data only as long as needed to provide our Services, fulfill legal obligations, and support legitimate interests (e.g., security, audit, or legal claims).

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Object to or restrict certain uses of your data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@antiherostudios.com. We may require proof of identity.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As a U.S.-based company, we may transfer and store your data outside your home country. We implement safeguards where required to ensure your data is protected.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll post a notice on our website or notify you directly. Continued use of our Services means you accept the updated policy.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at: hello@antiherostudios.com