Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Martian Games ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our website and services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Information You Provide

When you interact with our services, you may provide us with personal information, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and other contact details when you reach out to us or subscribe to updates
• Payment Information: Credit card details, PayPal information, or other payment data (processed securely through third-party payment processors like PayPal, Stripe, or platform-specific systems)
• Account Information: If you create an account on platforms where our games are distributed (Steam, itch.io, etc.), that information is governed by those platforms' privacy policies
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us via email or social media

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

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

• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, click patterns, download information
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Section 5 for detailed information about our use of cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our website and games
• Communications: To respond to your inquiries, send updates about our games, and communicate important notices
• Payment Processing: To process transactions, donations, and purchases through secure third-party processors
• Analytics and Improvements: To understand how users interact with our services and make improvements
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, including:

• Payment Processors: PayPal, Stripe, GoFundMe, Patreon, and platform payment systems (Steam, itch.io)
• Hosting Services: Web hosting and content delivery network providers
• Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar services to understand site usage
• Communication Services: Email service providers and social media platforms

These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

3.2 Game Distribution Platforms

When you purchase or download our games through platforms like Steam, itch.io, or other distribution services, your information is subject to those platforms' privacy policies. We may receive aggregate data about downloads and purchases but not personally identifiable information.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or respond to legal processes
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via email or prominent notice on our website.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
• Use of reputable third-party security services

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage.

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our site.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These include cookies that remember your policy acceptance and security settings.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your theme choices (light/dark mode) and other customization settings.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. We may use services like Google Analytics for this purpose.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services embedded on our site, such as YouTube videos, Steam widgets, or social media integrations.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Use the cookie banner when you first visit our site to accept or decline non-essential cookies
• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies (note: some features may not work properly)
• Use browser extensions or privacy tools to manage tracking technologies

5.4 Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your theme preferences and policy agreement status. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to third-party websites and embedded content from external services, including:

• Game Distribution Platforms: Steam, itch.io, Epic Games Store
• Social Media: Discord, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter/X, Twitch
• Payment Services: PayPal, GoFundMe, Patreon, Stripe
• Embedded Content: YouTube videos, Steam widgets, social media feeds

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites and services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at ceo@martiangames.com.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Cookie Management: Control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner

To exercise these rights, please contact us at ceo@martiangames.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. International Users

Our services are operated from the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: ceo@martiangames.com
Company: Martian Games
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days

13. Compliance

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including:

• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (for users in the European Union)
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act (for California residents)
• Other Regulations: Applicable state and federal privacy laws

If you are a resident of the EU or California, you may have additional rights under these laws. Please contact us for more information.