Privacy Policy

Who We Are

CindieForge is an indie game studio. This policy covers our website at cindieforge.com and our games, including From Embers and any other titles we publish on Steam or other platforms.

What Data We Collect

Website

• We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising.
• We do not collect personal information through our website unless you voluntarily contact us (e.g., via email or Discord).
• Our hosting provider (Netlify) may collect standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) for security and performance purposes.

Games on Steam

• Our games may collect anonymous, aggregated analytics data (e.g., play sessions, feature usage) to help us improve gameplay. This data is not personally identifiable.
• We do not collect, store, or process personal information through our games.
• Steam itself collects data as described in Valve's Privacy Policy. We do not control or have access to that data.

Browser-Based Games

• Games embedded on our website may use browser local storage to save your game progress. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to us.

How We Use Data

Any data we collect is used solely to:

• Operate and improve our website and games
• Respond to support requests or inquiries
• Ensure the security and stability of our services

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:

• Steam (Valve Corporation) — game distribution and community features
• Netlify — website hosting
• Discord — community communication

We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our games and website are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Data Retention

We retain any data we collect only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely in aggregate form.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website or games after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, reach out through our Contact page or join our Discord community.