Privacy Policy for games made by simulated minds llc
Effective Date: 8/3/2024
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how Simulated Minds LLC ("we," "our," or "us") manages your personal data when you use the VR games Cry of Athena and Plastic Battlegrounds (the "Games"). By using our Games, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Data Collection
We do not intentionally collect any sensitive personal data from users of Cry of Athena and Plastic Battlegrounds such as, data related to user settings, physical locations or device information from users. However, to support core gameplay and multiplayer features, we collect and use limited platform-related user data including:
Platform User ID (e.g., from Oculus, Steam, or Epic Online Services)
Username and avatar (as provided by the platform)
Game session information (such as game mode, match ID, or player count)
This data is used solely for login, session creation, matchmaking, social features (like friends lists), and enabling multiplayer functionality.
2.1 Multiplayer Features and Third-Party Services
To support multiplayer functionality in our Games, we integrate with third-party services including:
Epic Online Services (EOS) for user authentication, matchmaking, party management, and voice chat.
Platform services such as Oculus and Steam for login, profile information, and account linking.
These services may share limited data with us, including user IDs, avatars, display names, and connection metadata, which we use to:
Log users into the game
Manage game sessions and parties
Display social features like friends, voice chat, and player profiles
We do not use this information for advertising, tracking, or profiling, and we do not sell or rent user data to third parties.
3. Unintentional Data Collection
While we do not intentionally collect personal data, certain information might be collected inadvertently or as a result of standard game operation, including:
Crash reports generated automatically if the game encounters an error.
Server logs that may capture IP addresses and connection timestamps.
Device information needed to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
Anonymous usage statistics to help improve the game.
4. Use of Data
Since we do not intentionally collect any personal data, we do not use any user data for game improvement, personalization, technical support, or analytics, except for unintentional data as outlined above.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
As we do not intentionally collect any personal data, we do not share or disclose any user data to third parties, except as necessary to address issues outlined in the Unintentional Data Collection section.
6. Data Retention
As no personal data is intentionally collected, there is no data retention policy applicable to the use of Cry of Athena and Plastic Battlegrounds, except for temporary storage of inadvertent data as necessary to improve game stability and performance.
7. Data Security
Even though we do not intentionally collect personal data, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that the Games operate securely and without vulnerabilities.
8. User Rights
As we do not intentionally collect personal data, there are no user data rights applicable to the Games. You do not need to request access, correction, or deletion of your data as we do not store any intentionally.
9. Deletion of User Data
If any unintentional data collection occurs and you wish to request its deletion, please contact us at simulatedmindsinc@gmail.com. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws and our data retention policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Simulated Minds LLC
simulatedmindsinc@gmail.com