Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Monstrous Joy Studios LLC ("Monstrous Joy Studios", "we", "us" or "our") is an independent game development studio registered in South Dakota, United States.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to studio updates or otherwise interact with our online services.

For privacy enquiries, contact us at monstrousjoysocials@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

• Your first name and last name.
• Your email address.
• Your consent to receive marketing communications.
• The date and time of your consent.
• The version of the consent wording you accepted.
• The website or signup form through which you subscribed.

We may also process limited technical information, such as IP addresses and submission metadata, to protect our website from spam, abuse and unauthorised activity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send news about Monstrous Joy Studios and our games, including Echoes of the Bloom and future projects.
• Share development updates, announcements, releases and studio news.
• Send a welcome email when you subscribe.
• Manage subscriptions and unsubscribe requests.
• Maintain records of consent.
• Protect our website and newsletter systems against misuse.

Where applicable, we rely on your consent to send marketing emails and on our legitimate interests in maintaining website security and appropriate compliance records.

4. Newsletter Subscriptions

Subscribing to our newsletter is voluntary and intended for individuals aged 16 or older.

We use a single opt-in process, meaning your subscription becomes active after you submit the form with the required consent checkbox selected.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our marketing emails or contacting us directly.

Unsubscribing will stop future marketing emails. We may retain limited suppression and consent records where necessary to respect your choice and meet applicable legal obligations.

5. Service Providers

We use third-party services to operate our website and newsletter.

Brevo: We use Brevo to manage our mailing list, store subscriber information and send newsletter communications, including automated welcome emails.

Lovable and Lovable Cloud: We use Lovable to operate our website and its supporting infrastructure, including securely processing newsletter submissions and maintaining consent records.

These providers may process personal information on our behalf in accordance with their applicable agreements and privacy practices.

We do not sell newsletter subscriber information or share it for targeted advertising.

6. International Data Processing

Monstrous Joy Studios operates from the United States and welcomes visitors from around the world.

Personal information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence, including through our service providers.

Where applicable law requires specific safeguards for international transfers, we will use appropriate mechanisms.

You may contact us for information about safeguards applicable to your personal information.

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain subscriber information for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter, unless an earlier deletion is required or requested under applicable law.

After you unsubscribe, we may retain limited consent evidence for up to three years where reasonably necessary to demonstrate consent, resolve disputes or meet legal obligations. This period may be adjusted where applicable law requires a different retention period.

We may retain minimal suppression information as necessary to honour unsubscribe requests and prevent unwanted resubscription.

Failed submission and related operational logs are generally deleted after 90 days.

Temporary IP-based security records are generally deleted after 24 hours.

We periodically review and delete information that is no longer required.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and which laws apply, you may have rights to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your information.
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications.
• Object to or request restrictions on certain processing.
• Request a portable copy of your information.
• Lodge a complaint with an applicable data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact monstrousjoysocials@gmail.com.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.

Access to subscriber information and consent records is restricted to authorised personnel and systems.

However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our newsletter is intended for individuals aged 16 or older.

We do not knowingly collect newsletter subscriptions from individuals under 16. If we become aware that someone under 16 has subscribed, we will take appropriate steps to remove their information, subject to any applicable legal requirements.

If you believe someone under 16 has submitted personal information, please contact us.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We do not currently use advertising pixels or behavioural advertising trackers on our website.

Our website and hosting infrastructure may use essential cookies or similar technologies where necessary for functionality, security and operation.

If we introduce analytics or non-essential tracking technologies in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and implement any required consent mechanisms.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to third-party platforms, including Discord, social media websites and gaming platforms.

Those services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our services, technology or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date. Where required, we will provide additional notice or request renewed consent.

14. Contact Us

Monstrous Joy Studios LLC

South Dakota, United States

Email: monstrousjoysocials@gmail.com

For privacy questions, data access requests or deletion requests, please contact us using the email above.