Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 10, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how DarkStyleGames ("https://darkstylegames.com") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to keeping things simple and transparent.

1. Who We Are

DarkStyleGames is a solo indie game development studio. This website serves as our official presence — hosting game information, developer blog, wiki, and community links. We are not a registered legal entity; this is a personal project by an independent developer.

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Analytics

We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects basic, anonymized data:

  • Pages visited
  • Referring website or search engine
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • Approximate geographic location (country level)

Cloudflare Web Analytics does not use cookies, does not track individual users, and does not store IP addresses. No personal data is collected or shared with third parties.

2.2 Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter (powered by Buttondown), we collect your email address. We use it solely to send you game updates, dev logs, and occasional announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.

2.3 What We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing
  • We do not use advertising or ad tracking
  • We do not collect payment information (all purchases happen through Steam or itch.io)
  • We do not require account creation or login

3. Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies:

  • Preference cookies — to remember your theme and language choice

We do not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or cross-site tracking. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time — the site will continue to function normally.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Each service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them if you have concerns.

5. External Links

Our site contains links to external platforms (Steam, Discord, YouTube, itch.io, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. When you leave our site, we encourage you to read the privacy policy of each site you visit.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is 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 data, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. Data Retention

  • Analytics data — aggregated, anonymized, no individual data stored
  • Email addresses — retained until you unsubscribe, then deleted within 30 days

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
  • Opt out of analytics — our analytics are cookieless and do not track individuals, but you can block them via browser extensions if desired

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. For significant changes, we will notify newsletter subscribers.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, reach out via: