Privacy Policy for games made by simulated minds llc

Effective Date: 8/3/2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Simulated Minds LLC ("we," "our," or "us") manages your personal data when you use our VR games, Cry of Athena and Plastic Battlegrounds ("Games"). By using our Games, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data Collection

We collect limited personal data necessary to support gameplay and multiplayer functionality, including:

  • Platform User ID (e.g., Oculus, Steam, or Epic Online Services)

  • Username and avatar (as provided by the platform)

  • Game session information (e.g., game mode, match ID, or player count)

This data is used solely for:

  • Logging users into the game

  • Creating and managing game sessions and parties

  • Enabling social features like friends lists, player profiles, and voice chat

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as your location, real name, or contact details) directly through the Games.

3. Multiplayer Features and Third-Party Services

To provide multiplayer functionality, we integrate with:

  • Epic Online Services (EOS) for authentication, matchmaking, party management, and voice chat

  • Platform services (e.g., Oculus, Steam) for login and profile features

These services may provide us limited user information (IDs, avatars, display names, connection metadata).
We do not sell, rent, or use this information for advertising, tracking, or profiling purposes.

All collected data is used temporarily during your play session and is not permanently stored on our servers.

4. Unintentional Data Collection

Certain information may be collected incidentally during gameplay, such as:

  • Crash reports (in case of technical errors)

  • Server logs (including IP addresses and timestamps)

  • Device information for compatibility and optimization

  • Anonymous gameplay statistics

5. Use of Data

We use collected data exclusively to:

  • Enable core gameplay and multiplayer features

  • Improve stability, performance, and player experience

  • Address bugs or crashes

We do not use user data for personalized advertising or profiling.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your data. Data may be shared only with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Epic Online Services) as necessary to provide core functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed for gameplay functionality, diagnostics, and performance improvements. Temporary data from play sessions is deleted when no longer necessary.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access or misuse.

9. Your Rights and Data Deletion

You have the right to request access to or deletion of any personal data collected.

  • To request deletion of your data, email us at simulatedmindsinc@gmail.com with the subject line: "Data Deletion Request."

  • We will respond to deletion requests within 30 days in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here, with the effective date updated accordingly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Simulated Minds LLC
Email: simulatedmindsinc@gmail.com