Privacy Policy — Duskvein

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website and through the Duskvein game is:

Dennis Jung (TastyDev)
Schulhausstrasse 68
4573 Lohn-Ammannsegg
Switzerland
E-mail: support@duskvein.com

2. Scope

This policy applies to duskvein.com and to data we process directly in connection with the Duskvein game. The Steam storefront, Discord, and any other third-party platforms are governed by their own privacy policies.

3. Data we collect

We try to collect as little personal data as possible. Concretely:

Technical access data when you visit the website (IP address, user agent, referrer, request URL, timestamp).
Contact data you send us voluntarily (e.g. name, e-mail, message body when using the contact form or e-mailing support).
Newsletter data (your e-mail and a confirmation timestamp) if you subscribe.
Local preferences stored in your browser (theme, accent colour, fog settings) — these never leave your device.

4. Purposes & legal basis

We process personal data only for clearly defined purposes. Legal bases are the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP / nDSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Operating the website — legitimate interest in providing and securing the service (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR / Art. 31(2)(c) FADP).
Responding to support enquiries — performance of a (pre-)contractual relationship and legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(b)/(f) GDPR).
Sending the newsletter — your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), revocable at any time.
Security & fraud prevention — legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

5. Hosting & server logs

The website is hosted by an EU/Swiss-based hosting provider on our behalf, under a data processing agreement. The provider stores standard server access logs (see § 3) for a maximum of 14 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.

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6. Cookies & local storage

This website does not set any tracking cookies and does not use third-party analytics by default. We use only the browser’s localStorage to remember your preferences (accent colour, fog toggle, font). No personal data is associated with these values and they are never transmitted to our servers.

You can clear local storage for this site at any time via your browser’s privacy settings.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your e-mail address and the subscription timestamp to send you periodic updates about the game. We use a double opt-in procedure: subscription only becomes active after you confirm via the e-mail we send you.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every newsletter, or by writing to support@duskvein.com. Upon unsubscription, your address is removed from the active list.

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8. Contact & support

If you write to support@duskvein.com or use the contact form, your message and contact details are processed solely to handle your request. Messages are stored in our mailbox for as long as necessary to resolve the matter and for a reasonable period afterwards for documentation.

9. In-game data & Steam

Duskvein is distributed through Steam (Valve Corporation). When you buy, install, or play the game, Steam processes your data according to its privacy policy. We receive only aggregate / pseudonymous Steam developer data (e.g. wishlist counts, regional sales, crash reports), never your personal account details.

The game itself stores your save files locally and (if you have it enabled) via Steam Cloud. Save data is not transmitted to TastyDev unless you attach it to a support request yourself.

10. Third-party services

We use third-party services in a strictly limited way:

Google Fonts — web fonts are loaded from Google’s CDN. To use a fully self-hosted alternative, contact us and we will assist. [PLACEHOLDER if you switch to self-hosted fonts, remove this entry.]
Discord, X, YouTube, Bluesky — only linked, not embedded. We never load their content without your interaction.

11. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes:

Server logs: max. 14 days
Newsletter: until you unsubscribe
Support correspondence: until the matter is resolved + a reasonable archive period (typically up to 12 months)
Statutory retention obligations (e.g. tax records) take precedence where applicable.

12. Your rights

You have the right to:

Request information about the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal retention obligations
Request restriction of processing or portability of your data
Object to processing based on legitimate interest
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from the newsletter)
Lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC, edoeb.admin.ch) or, for EU residents, your local data-protection authority

13. Children

This website and Duskvein are not aimed at children under 13 (or under the relevant minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the game and services evolve. The current version is always available at duskvein.com/privacy.html, with the effective date shown at the top.

15. Contact the data controller

For any data-protection question or request, simply write to support@duskvein.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.

This policy is provided in good faith and follows common Swiss / EU practice. It is not a substitute for legal advice. Marked [PLACEHOLDER] sections should be reviewed by a lawyer familiar with your final stack and operations before publication.