PRIVACY POLICY
Ducknest Games
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Ducknest Games ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you play our games ("Games").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you play our Games, we may automatically collect certain information, which may vary depending on the specific game and platform. This information may include:
• Gameplay statistics and progression data
• Achievement and milestone data
• Game performance metrics and technical data
• Platform identifiers (e.g., Steam ID, console account IDs)
• Session length and frequency of play
• Device type, operating system, and hardware specifications
1.2 Save Data
Our Games may store save data locally on your device and/or in cloud storage services provided by the distribution platform (such as Steam Cloud). This save data includes your game progress, settings, and preferences. This information is stored solely for the purpose of preserving your game experience across sessions and devices.
1.3 Online and Multiplayer Data
If a Game includes online or multiplayer features, we may collect information necessary to facilitate gameplay, including connection data, in-game actions, and interactions with other players. This data is used solely to enable multiplayer functionality and improve the gameplay experience.
1.4 Analytics and Telemetry
We may collect anonymous analytics and telemetry data to understand how players interact with our Games, identify bugs, and improve game design. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual players.
1.5 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not directly collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, physical address, or payment information. Any payment information you provide is handled directly by the distribution platform (such as Steam, console stores, or other digital storefronts) and is subject to their respective privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
• To provide and maintain our Games' functionality
• To enable online and multiplayer features
• To track achievements, statistics, and progression
• To improve game performance, identify bugs, and develop fixes
• To understand how players interact with our Games and improve the player experience
• To develop future games and features based on player behavior and preferences
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
• With Platform Providers: Certain data may be transmitted to and stored by distribution platforms (such as Steam, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store, etc.) as part of their platform integration. This data is subject to the respective platform's privacy policy.
• With Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us with analytics, hosting, or other services necessary to operate our Games. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If Ducknest Games is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Your save data may be stored locally on your device and/or backed up to cloud storage services provided by the distribution platform. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our Games are designed to minimize data collection, and we rely on distribution platforms' age verification systems. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your information:
• Access and Deletion: You can access or delete your save data at any time through the Game's settings or by manually deleting local files and cloud saves through your platform account.
• Opt-Out: You can disable cloud saving and certain data collection features through your platform settings or in-game options, where available.
• Platform Privacy Settings: You can manage your privacy settings, including achievement and gameplay statistics visibility, through your platform account settings.
7. Third-Party Services and Platforms
Our Games may integrate with third-party platforms and services (such as Steam, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store, and others). When you use features provided by these platforms, you are also subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any platform through which you access our Games.
Common platform privacy policies:
• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/privacy_agreement/
• PlayStation: https://www.playstation.com/legal/privacy-policy/
• Xbox: https://privacy.microsoft.com/
• Nintendo: https://www.nintendo.com/privacy-policy/
• Epic Games: https://www.epicgames.com/site/privacy-policy
8. International Users
Our Games are available globally through various distribution platforms. If you are accessing our Games from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our Games, you consent to such transfers.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Games and services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Save data and game progress are retained until you delete them or uninstall the Game. Anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely for development and improvement purposes.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you through our Games or website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Games after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Ducknest Games
Email: ducknestgames@gmail.com
Website: ducknestgames.com/contact