Tepida Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller Information

• Company: Tepida Technologies
• Contact Email: tepidatech@gmail.com
• Office Address: 1 Platinum View, Oluwatunmike Disu, off Arc Gary Sanusi Close, Platinum Way, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

2. Information We Collect

Our games may be developed using the Unity 3D or Unreal Engine platforms. Both platforms provide technical functionality and analytics, which may result in data collection unique to each engine.

2.1 Personal Information

• Directly Provided Information: When you contact us or register, we may collect your name, email address, and other information provided directly by you.
• Optional Data: If you participate in surveys, promotions, or customer support, we may collect additional information you provide to enhance your experience.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Game Engine Data: We may collect information related to game performance, technical logs, gameplay data, and analytics specific to the Unity 3D and Unreal Engine platforms.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, device identifiers, IP address, and technical diagnostic data.
• Usage Data: Gameplay duration, in-game interactions, and settings for analyzing and enhancing performance.
• Game Analytics: We use analytics provided by Unity and Unreal Engine, which may track gameplay patterns, crash data, and in-game behavior to help optimize the user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Enhancing Gameplay: To personalize your experience across our games, address technical issues, and improve performance.
• Analytics and Improvements: We use aggregate data to understand user behavior, identify trends, and enhance our services.
• Legal and Security Compliance: To comply with legal requirements, protect against fraud, and ensure user safety.
• Marketing: With your consent, we may send promotional information about updates or offers, which you can opt out of at any time.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent (e.g., for marketing).
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under user agreements or contracts.
• Legitimate Interest: For security, analytics, and user support.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with regulatory requirements or resolve disputes.

5. Sharing Your Information

• Service Providers and Analytics Partners: We may share data with trusted third parties, including Unity and Unreal Engine, for analytics, hosting, and customer service.
• Legal Compliance: Information may be disclosed if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users.
• International Transfers: Your data may be transferred outside your country, including outside the EEA, where adequate data protection measures are implemented in compliance with GDPR.

6. Children's Privacy

Our games are intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to remove it.

7. Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to secure your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete it.

9. Your Data Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request access to the data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccuracies in your data.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured format.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our games may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather information about user activity. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notifications. Your continued use of our games after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.