Unknown Worlds Playtest Privacy Notice This privacy notice explains how we use any personal data we collect about you when you participate in our playtest. This notice is being offered in addition to our main privacy policy (
https://unknownworlds.com/en/pages/privacy), which provides information about how we collect and use your personal data when you generally interact with us.
1 – What we collect We collect the following data from playtest participants:
- Name
- Country
- Contact information (e.g., email address, Discord account)
- Steam account information
- Age group
- Gender (optional)
- Language proficiency
- Playing habits and preferences
- Webcam recording (audio and video) (optional)
- Screen recording (optional)
- Opinions and thoughts about games, including the playtested game
- Device identifiers and network activity related to your gameplay (e.g., IP address)
2 – How we use the data We use your personal data for the purpose of improving and developing our games and related services, for contacting you, for conducting game research, and for creating reports for our internal use. Information regarding your age is collected to be sure of the age of the players invited to the playtests. Information regarding gender, playing habits, and preferences will be used to help segment and position the games in development. Webcam and screen recording data enables us to analyze your experience during the playtest and communicate with you. We do not sell or share your personal data collected as part of the playtest, except as approved by you or as described herein, or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
3 – Data transfers The personal data you share will be stored on servers located in the United States. If you are not located in the United States, we rely on various legal mechanisms to help lawfully support transfers of information outside the country of collection where appropriate.
4 – How long we retain the data Playtest data is stored until the game project in question is commercially released, but no later than 4 years. Other collected data is stored until the purposes for their use are achieved or you request removal of said data as specified herein.
5 – How the data is secured All data is stored separately from other Company data, with limited access rights to authorized personnel only.
6 – Your rights You have the right to access personal data we have collected from you, and to receive a copy of the personal data you have provided for us. You have the right to request we correct or remove information that is inaccurate. Where we rely on your consent and have no other lawful reason to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent and ask us to erase your personal data. You may exercise any of these rights by contacting us at privacy@unknownworlds.com. Please be aware that there may be overriding legitimate grounds for keeping your personal data, such as a legal obligation that we must comply with, or we may be required to retain your data to comply with our legal obligations. If you are not satisfied with how your request has been handled, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
7 – Contact us You can contact us with any questions regarding this privacy policy by email at privacy@unknownworlds.com