Effective Date: April 4, 2025 Website: https://iron-drift.com Entity: Iron Drift Studio, an independent PC game development studio.
This Privacy Policy outlines how Iron Drift Studio ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services, including signing up for alpha tests, newsletters, developer blogs, and community platforms. We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
This policy applies to:
Visitors of our website [iron-drift.com]
Alpha test participants
Newsletter subscribers
Users who engage with us via forms, emails, or community platforms
It does not apply to third-party services or platforms we link to (e.g. Steam, Discord), which have their own privacy policies.
We may collect the following personal information:
Full name
Email address
Country or region
Gaming platform preferences
Survey responses
Messages or support inquiries
When you visit our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and duration
Referrer URL
Device identifiers
Clickstream behavior
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
We do not request or knowingly collect sensitive data (e.g. health information, government ID numbers).
We use your information to:
Provide access to early builds (alpha/beta)
Respond to inquiries or feedback
Deliver updates, newsletters, and marketing (only if opted-in)
Understand user behavior for improving site functionality and game development
Detect, prevent, and respond to technical issues or malicious activity
Enforce our Terms of Use and comply with legal obligations
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent – for newsletter sign-ups or alpha test participation
Contractual necessity – when processing data to fulfill agreements (e.g. access to alpha)
Legitimate interests – such as improving our services or ensuring security
Legal obligation – when required by applicable laws or authorities
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share it in the following cases:
Service Providers: We use trusted third-party vendors for email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp), analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), form processing (e.g., Typeform), and hosting.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or government request.
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice given).
With Your Consent: If you explicitly allow us to share information (e.g., public playtest lists).
All third-party processors are vetted to ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance and data security.
As a globally accessible website, your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States or Europe. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information during such transfers.
We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
Newsletter/email sign-ups: until you unsubscribe
Alpha test participation: up to 24 months after test completion
Analytics data: anonymized or deleted after 26 months
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 11).
We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your information, including:
SSL encryption (HTTPS)
Firewalled hosting environments
Secure API and form integrations
Access control policies and limited staff access
Regular backups and monitoring
While we strive for maximum security, no system is completely immune to breaches. We will notify you promptly in the event of a data incident.
We use cookies, web beacons, and local storage to improve your browsing experience. These may be used to:
Remember preferences (e.g., dark mode, region)
Measure traffic and usage (via Google Analytics or similar)
Enable form completion and authentication
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note: disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain data processing
Withdraw previously given consent
Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, email us at: privacy@iron-drift.com We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law).
You will only receive email updates, game announcements, or newsletters if you explicitly opt in. Every email we send includes an "Unsubscribe" link.
You can also request full deletion of your email and account data at any time by contacting privacy@iron-drift.com .
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in some regions). If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms such as:
Steam
Discord
Itch.io
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please refer to their privacy policies before providing personal data.
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes via website banner, email (if applicable), or changelog. The latest version will always be available at iron-drift.com/privacy-policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please reach out: