1.Introduction

The Gang Studio AB (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you opt in to receive news, updates, and communications from us, including when downloading our titles via the Epic Games Store.

2.Data Controller

The Gang Studio AB is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

• Company Name: The Gang Studio AB
• Address: Slakthusplan 3, 121 62 Johanneshov, Sweden
• Contact Email: privacy@thegangstudio.com

3.What Personal Data We Collect

When you explicitly opt in to share your information with us during a game download or promotional campaign on the Epic Games Store, we collect:

• Email address
• Preferred language / Country location (if provided by the platform)
• Game ownership or claim history related to our titles

4.How and Why We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)

We process your personal data based on your explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We use your email address to:

• Send you updates, newsletters, patch notes, and announcements regarding current and upcoming games.
• Notify you about playtests, community activities, or promotional offers.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send.

5.Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard technical and organizational security measures. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may use reputable third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms like Mailchimp or ConvertKit) to store email lists and send messages, subject to data processing agreements ensuring GDPR compliance.

6.Data Retention

We retain your email address until you request to unsubscribe or withdraw consent. Once unsubscribed, your address is removed from active marketing lists or retained solely on a suppression list to ensure we do not contact you again.

7.Children’s Data

Our direct marketing communications are intended for individuals who meet the minimum age required by applicable law in their jurisdiction (e.g., 13+ in the US, 16+ in certain EU countries). We do not knowingly collect personal information for direct marketing from children under these ages.

8.Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for direct marketing at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@thegangstudio.com.

9.Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Updated versions will be posted on our website.