Privacy Policy
Introduction
Hoel Studios ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide when visiting our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Who We Are
Hoel Studios is an independent software and game development studio based in the United Kingdom.
Website: https://hoelstudios.com
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact information
- Any information submitted through contact forms or email communications
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
This information is used to improve website performance, security, and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to enquiries and communications
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain website security
- Diagnose technical issues
- Provide updates if you have requested them
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites operate effectively.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly.
Analytics
We may use website analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website.
These services may collect anonymised information such as page views, device types, and visitor behaviour.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including projects, social media platforms, and external resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request restriction of processing
- Request data portability where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on this website.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page along with the updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through the contact information provided on the website.