Privacy Policy

Introduction

Drop Bear Games ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, play our games, or interact with our services.

We are based in Victoria, Australia, and comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
• Support Requests: Information you provide when seeking customer support
• Account Data: Username, email, and preferences if you create a game account
• Survey Responses: Feedback and responses to optional surveys

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with our games and services
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits
• Game Analytics: Gameplay data to help us improve our games (play time, progress, in-game actions)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our games and services
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our business (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Platform Providers: App stores (Apple, Google, Steam) for game distribution
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of 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

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@dropbeargames.com.au.

Children's Privacy

Our games are designed for players of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Australia. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website and games may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: