1. Introduction
Welcome to Violet Interactive ("we", "our", or "us"), the developer of One Must Rule (published by Tark Games). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or play our games.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways:
- Newsletter & Email Data: When you subscribe to updates, playtest announcements, or newsletters, we collect your email address.
- Gameplay & Telemetry: Anonymized gameplay statistics, crash logs, and hardware performance metrics used strictly to balance and improve game stability.
- Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and standard web log telemetry to protect against malicious traffic.
- Third-Party Platform Data: If you connect via platforms such as Steam or Discord, we may receive identifiers provided by their respective APIs in accordance with your privacy settings on those services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for purposes including:
- Delivering news, devlogs, playtest invitations, and game release notifications.
- Analyzing game mechanics, balance, and performance to improve player experience.
- Responding to customer support inquiries, feedback, and bug reports.
- Maintaining security, preventing fraud, and enforcing our terms.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use essential cookies and analytics tools to enhance site navigation and analyze traffic patterns. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, although some features of the site may be affected.
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers (e.g., email delivery services, analytics, hosting infrastructure) strictly to operate our services under confidentiality agreements.
6. Data Security & Retention
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
7. Your Rights & Choices (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal data, or opt-out of newsletter communications at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:
Violet Interactive Games
Community & Support: Join our official Discord or reach out via our contact channels.