Privacy Policy
How I handle your data — short, clear, and without the fine print.
This Privacy Policy explains how I, PlaywithK, a sole proprietor based in Germany, process personal data when you visit this website or interact with my games (e.g., via Steam, itch.io). I'm a solo, independent developer and collect as little data as possible.
1. Data Controller
PlaywithK, Email: info@playwithk.de
2. What Information I Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact me via the contact form or email, I collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Your email address
- The content of your message
I use this only to respond to you — no mailing list, no marketing.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically (Hosting)
This site is hosted on Vercel. Visiting the site automatically processes technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Referring URL
- Date and time of access
This data is used to deliver the site reliably and securely, and is handled according to Vercel's privacy policy.
2.3 Cookies
This site does not set marketing or tracking cookies. Any cookies used are strictly necessary for basic functionality.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on:
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — to respond to your inquiries
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in secure website operation
4. Sharing of Information
I do not sell your data. I share data only with:
- Vercel, as my hosting provider, to the extent technically necessary
- Authorities, only where legally required
5. Third-Party Platforms (Steam, itch.io)
My games are distributed through third-party platforms. Your data is processed there under their own privacy policies:
6. Data Retention
I retain correspondence only as long as necessary or required by law (e.g., German tax/commercial retention obligations of up to 6–10 years). Server logs are retained only as long as Vercel's default retention allows.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at support@playwithk.de.
8. Children's Privacy
This site is not specifically directed at children under 16. I do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. International Data Transfers
Where data is processed outside the EU (e.g., by Vercel in the US), this occurs only under an appropriate safeguard such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
10. External Links
This site may link to external sites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy occasionally. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
Email: support@playwithk.de