Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website for Xenova Rush. This Privacy Policy explains how Lion, the individual developer ("I", "me", "my"), collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit this website (the "Site"). Your privacy is important to me. By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Lion, individual developer of Xenova Rush.
Contact Email for privacy inquiries: XenovaRush@gmail.com

3. Information I Collect

I collect the following types of information:

• Information You Provide Directly:
  • Email Address: When you voluntarily sign up for the Xenova Rush waitlist.
• Information Collected Automatically:
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and other actions. This is collected via analytics tools (PostHog, potentially Vercel analytics).
  • Technical Data: Information such as your IP address (which may sometimes be anonymized by analytics tools but is initially processed), browser type and version, device type, operating system.
  • Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies (like the Facebook Pixel) to analyze website traffic and track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. How I Collect Information

• Directly: When you enter your email address into the waitlist signup form.
• Automatically: Through the use of cookies, pixels, and analytics services (PostHog, Facebook Pixel, Vercel hosting platform) when you access and browse the Site.

5. Legal Basis and Purpose for Processing

I process your data based on the following legal grounds and for the specified purposes:

• Email Address:
  • Purpose: To add you to the waitlist for Xenova Rush, and to send you important news and updates about the game (e.g., development progress, beta testing opportunities, launch announcements).
  • Legal Basis (GDPR): Your Consent. You provide consent when you voluntarily submit your email address for this specific purpose. You can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing.
• Usage, Technical, and Tracking Data (Analytics & Pixels):
  • Purpose: To understand how users engage with the Site, to improve the Site's functionality and user experience, and to measure the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns leading users to the Site.
  • Legal Basis (GDPR): Your Consent. For non-essential cookies and tracking technologies like those used by PostHog and Facebook Pixel, I rely on your explicit consent obtained before these technologies are activated (typically via a cookie consent banner).

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

I do not sell your personal data. However, I share data with the following third-party service providers to operate the Site and perform the functions described above:

• Vercel: My website hosting provider. They may process technical data as part of providing hosting services.
• PostHog: An analytics service used to understand website usage.
• Facebook (Meta): Used via the Facebook Pixel for tracking ad campaign performance and understanding user interactions originating from Facebook ads.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use data. I recommend you review their policies.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) and similar technologies (like pixels) for functionality, analytics, and tracking purposes.

• Essential Cookies: May be used for basic site function.
• Analytics & Tracking Cookies/Pixels (PostHog, Facebook Pixel): Used to gather Usage, Technical, and Tracking data as described above.

Your consent is required for non-essential cookies and pixels. You will be asked for this consent via a cookie banner when you first visit the Site. You can typically manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings and via the cookie consent tool provided on the Site.

8. Data Retention

• Email Addresses: I will retain your email address for as long as the waitlist is active or until you unsubscribe from communications (whichever is sooner). An unsubscribe link will be provided in every email sent.
• Analytics & Tracking Data: Retained according to the policies of PostHog, Facebook, and Vercel, or for as long as necessary to fulfill the analytical purposes outlined above.

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are within the European Economic Area (EEA) or where applicable law provides, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that I limit the processing of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data (e.g., for marketing purposes).
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data be transferred to you or another controller in a structured format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent (like email signups and non-essential cookies), you can withdraw your consent at any time.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (in Spain, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos - AEPD).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at XenovaRush@gmail.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Using services like Vercel, PostHog, and Facebook may involve transferring your data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), primarily to the United States. These transfers are typically undertaken based on legal mechanisms recognized under GDPR, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), provided by these service providers to ensure adequate data protection.

11. Children's Privacy

This Site and the game Xenova Rush are not directed at children under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal data without your consent, please contact me at XenovaRush@gmail.com, and I will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes signifies your acknowledgment of the updated policy.

13. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at: XenovaRush@gmail.com