Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 15, 2025

At Indie Cade, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our website or services, you may voluntarily provide us with certain personal information, including:

Contact information such as name, email address, and phone number
Information about your game project when you contact us
Correspondence and communication records when you reach out to us
Professional information relevant to potential publishing partnerships

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

Browser type, operating system, and device information
IP address and general geographic location
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website and links clicked

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about website usage. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various legitimate business purposes, including:

Providing and Improving Services

To respond to your inquiries, process requests, evaluate potential partnerships, and continuously improve our website and services based on user feedback and behavior.

Communication

To send you information about our services, respond to your questions, provide updates about your projects, and communicate important notices or policy changes.

Analytics and Website Optimization

To understand how visitors interact with our website, identify popular content, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize user experience through data analysis.

Marketing and Advertising

To deliver relevant content and advertisements, measure campaign effectiveness, and promote our publishing services to developers who may benefit from them.

Legal Compliance and Protection

To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and conditions, protect our rights and property, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of our website and users.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities, such as receiving marketing communications
Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations or take steps at your request before entering into a contract
Legitimate Interests: When processing serves our legitimate business interests, such as improving services, preventing fraud, or maintaining security
Legal Compliance: When processing is required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes

How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business activities, or providing services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

Business Partners

When relevant to publishing partnerships, we may share information with arcade venues, distribution platforms, or other business partners with your consent or as necessary to facilitate services you've requested.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or legal process, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights of others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

Data Security and Protection

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices include:

Encryption

We use encryption technology to protect sensitive data during transmission and storage.

Access Controls

We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel who need it for legitimate purposes.

Monitoring

We regularly monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and security incidents.

Incident Response

We have procedures in place to respond to data breaches and notify affected individuals when required.

While we strive to protect your information, no security measure is completely foolproof. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to improve our protective measures.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Our retention practices consider:

The nature and sensitivity of the information
Ongoing business relationships and communication history
Legal and regulatory requirements for record keeping
Legitimate business needs and dispute resolution purposes

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

You can request information about the personal data we hold about you and obtain a copy of that information.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information we maintain about you.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions and business requirements.

Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You can object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes, including direct marketing.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:

Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data

We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. When we transfer personal information internationally, we take appropriate measures to ensure adequate protection, including:

Using approved data transfer mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses
Ensuring recipients provide adequate safeguards for personal information
Complying with applicable data protection regulations for international transfers

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notice through our website or direct communication.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.