Privacy Policy - Space Scum | Sole Survivor Games

Privacy Policy: Space Scum

Effective Date: January 2026

Entity: Sole Survivor Games Ltd (UK Company Number: 10875649)

This Privacy Policy explains how Sole Survivor Games Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) processes personal data. By playing our games or using our services, you acknowledge the collection and use of information as described herein.

1. The Data We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide and improve our games.

Identifiers: SteamID64, IP Address, and unique hardware/device IDs.
Usage Data: Playtime, level progress, in-game achievements, and feature engagement.
Technical Data: OS version, hardware specs, and crash logs.
Anti-Cheat/Fraud Data: Information related to software signatures or processes that may indicate cheating or unauthorized modification of the game.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity: To provide the game as agreed via the Steam Subscriber Agreement.
Legitimate Interests: To improve gameplay, fix bugs, and protect the integrity of the game (e.g., anti-cheat).
Legal Obligation: When required to comply with UK or international law.

3. Disclosure to Third Parties & Sub-Contractors

We do not sell your data. We disclose information to the following recipients only:

Infrastructure Partners: Service providers like GameAnalytics who provide the back-end for data visualization. Their privacy policy can be accessed here: https://www.gameanalytics.com/trust/privacy-notice
Technical Contractors: We utilize sub-contractors for analytics, development, and support. These parties operate under strict confidentiality agreements and only process data under our direct instruction.
Safety & Legal: We may disclose data to law enforcement or regulatory bodies if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to prevent fraud, protect player safety, or comply with a legal mandate.
Business Successors: If Sole Survivor Games Ltd is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as a business asset.

4. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside of the UK or the EEA (such as the USA). We ensure that such transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legally recognized "adequacy" mechanisms to ensure your data remains protected to UK standards.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain data only as long as necessary for game support.

Automated Deletion: We periodically purge raw logs and IP addresses.
Your Rights: You have the right to request the deletion of your data (the "Right to be Forgotten"). Please contact us at the e-mail address below with your SteamID64 to initiate this.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our games are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sole Survivor Games Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the data processing activities of third-party platforms (e.g., Steam/Valve) over which we have no direct control.

8. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be reflected by the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. Continued use of the game constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.