Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 4th January 2025

Shantek (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle any data related to the use of our games and services, including those distributed on Steam, Shantek.io, Itch.io, and the Google Play Store.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect any personally identifiable information (“PII”) from our users. Our games and services are designed to respect your privacy by limiting the data we gather. Specifically:

a. Anonymous Cloud Sync ID

Some of our games may use an anonymous cloud sync ID key to enable features such as game progress saving across devices. This ID is automatically generated and contains no PII.

b. Non-Personal Data

We may collect non-personal data such as game performance metrics, crash reports, and gameplay statistics. This information helps us improve our games and services but cannot be used to identify you.

2. How We Use Collected Data

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To enable cloud syncing features where applicable.
• To improve game performance, fix bugs, and enhance the user experience.
• To analyze trends and usage patterns in an anonymized manner.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, or disclose any of your information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share non-personal data with service providers who assist us in hosting or analyzing data.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose data to legal authorities.

4. Third-Party Platforms

Our games may be distributed through third-party platforms such as Steam, Itch.io, and the Google Play Store. These platforms have their own privacy policies and practices, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for how these platforms handle your data.

5. Data Retention

Anonymous cloud sync IDs and non-personal data are retained as long as they are necessary for the purposes described in this policy. If you stop using our services, this data may remain in our system but will remain anonymous and non-identifiable.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our games and services are generally suitable for children under 13. However, we recommend checking the age rating and content description of each game to ensure it is appropriate for the intended audience. If you have any concerns about the suitability of a game, please review the game’s rating and description on its respective platform.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact me.