Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: August 10, 2026 - Placeholder Draft

1. Introduction

Workaholic Studios ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at fleethefacility.workaholic-studios.net and the game Flee the Facility (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact form submissions (name, email address, and message content)
Email address, if you sign up for wishlist reminders, playtest invites, or newsletters
Your Discord username and any messages you send, if you join our Discord server
Feedback, bug reports, and survey responses submitted during Alpha or Beta testing

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on the site (via analytics tools, e.g. [Google Analytics / Plausible / placeholder])
Gameplay and diagnostic data during Alpha/Beta testing (e.g. session length, crash reports, performance metrics) collected via Unreal Engine's analytics/telemetry systems
Cookies and similar technologies - see Section 4

2.3 Information From Third Parties

If you access the game through Steam, or interact with us through Discord, those platforms may share limited account or usage information with us in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices of third-party platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information

To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
To send wishlist reminders, playtest invitations, and update announcements you've opted into
To operate, maintain, and improve the game and website, including diagnosing bugs and balancing gameplay
To monitor for abuse, cheating, or violations of our Terms of Use
To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and measure the effectiveness of our announcements. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect how parts of the site function. [Placeholder - insert your actual cookie categories and any cookie-consent banner details here.]

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

Service providers who help us operate the Service (e.g. hosting, email delivery, analytics) under confidentiality obligations
Steam, Discord, or other platforms you choose to connect with, per their own terms
Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. [Placeholder - specify actual retention periods, e.g. "contact form submissions are retained for X months."]

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11. [Placeholder - add region-specific language for GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable frameworks once your studio's actual data flows and jurisdictions are finalized.]

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13 (or the relevant minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us so we can remove it.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Users

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside that region, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country with different data protection laws than your own.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your information can be sent through our Contact page.

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