Privacy Policy
Effective date: 2025-11-18
This Privacy Policy explains how this Maelstrom marketing website (the “Site”) handles information. The video game Maelstrom is published by Forthright Entertainment Inc. (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This policy covers only the Site located at your domain and pages we host for it. It does not cover gameplay, in‑game services, or third‑party platforms such as Steam or Discord.
1) What we collect
- Basic usage & device data. Our hosting providers (e.g., Amazon Web Services) generate standard server and CDN logs when you visit the Site. This typically includes IP address, approximate location derived from IP, browser and device information, requested URLs, date/time, and referral data. We use these logs to operate, secure, and improve the Site.
- Communications. If you contact us (e.g., via our official Discord), we may receive your handle, message content, and any information you choose to provide.
- No accounts or forms. The Site does not currently provide account creation, sign‑ups, or comment forms.
2) Cookies & similar technologies
The Site does not set marketing or analytics cookies at this time. Our CDN/hosting providers may set strictly necessary cookies to deliver the Site securely and reliably. If we later add analytics or features that use cookies, we will update this Policy.
3) How we use information
- Deliver, secure, and maintain the Site;
- Monitor performance, debug issues, and prevent abuse;
- Respond to messages and support requests you send us.
4) Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)
Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we process personal data under the following bases: (a) legitimate interests (to operate and secure the Site), (b) consent where you choose to send us information, and (c) legal obligation when we must retain or disclose information to comply with law.
5) Sharing & third parties
- Service providers. We use cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS S3/CloudFront) to host and deliver the Site.
- Linked platforms. When you follow links from the Site to third parties (for example, Steam or our Discord), those services handle your data under their own policies.
- Legal and safety. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety, rights, or property of users or the public.
6) International transfers
The Site may be hosted or cached in data centers located outside your country. By using the Site, you understand your information may be transferred internationally.
7) Retention
We keep server/CDN logs and any messages you send us only as long as needed for the purposes described above, or as required by law.
8) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or portability regarding your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us as described below. We will verify your request consistent with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA).
9) Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
10) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures appropriate to a static, informational site. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
11) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The “Effective date” will indicate when the latest version took effect.
12) Contact
Questions about this Policy or your data on the Site? Reach out via our official Discord or through our publisher’s website. For the publisher’s Terms & Conditions, see Forthright Entertainment — Terms & Conditions.