Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Dream Builder Studios ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website stellarwanderer.com and interact with our games, including:

• Stellar Wanderer DX - Available on Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo eShop
• Stellar Wanderer - Mobile game available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store
• Strike Wing: Raptor Rising - Mobile game available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store

This Privacy Policy applies to all of our games and services (collectively, the "Games").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website or Games. By accessing and using this website and Games, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, email, or Discord server, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you provide.
• Account Information: If you create an account or register for services, we collect your username, password, email address, and profile information.
• Purchase Information: When you purchase or download our Games through Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or other platforms, payment information is processed by those third-party platforms, not by us directly.
• Feedback and Communications: We collect any feedback, suggestions, or communications you send us through our website, email, or social media channels.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use the Games, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: We collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with our website and Games, including pages visited, features used, and gameplay statistics.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information created by your use of the website and Games, including IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data.
• Location Information: We may collect approximate location information based on IP address. We do not collect precise GPS location data without your explicit consent.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Gaming platforms (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Apple App Store, Google Play Store) regarding your account and gameplay activity
• Our publishers and distribution partners (Leoful, Crescent Moon Games)
• Analytics providers and advertising partners
• Social media platforms when you interact with our content

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our website and Games
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you updates about the Games
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and Games to improve user experience
• Marketing: To send promotional materials, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Game Development: To collect gameplay data and statistics to improve game balance and features
• Community Management: To moderate content, manage our Discord community, and enforce our terms of service

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and Games, including hosting providers, analytics services, and customer support platforms.
• Publishing Partners: We share relevant information with our publishers (Leoful for PC/Consoles and Crescent Moon Games for Mobile) to facilitate game distribution and support.
• Gaming Platforms: When you play the Games on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or other gaming platforms, those platforms collect and manage certain data according to their privacy policies.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: If Dream Builder Studios is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you with third parties for research, marketing, and analytics purposes.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal information
• Secure disposal of data when no longer needed

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to certain processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@dreambuildersstudios.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track advertising effectiveness and deliver targeted content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website and Games may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Discord, and social media platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and Games are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

For children between 13 and 18, we provide additional privacy protections and limit the collection and use of their information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately at office@dreambuildersstudios.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using our website and Games, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

We implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your information during international transfers.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period may vary depending on the context of the processing and our legal obligations.

When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. However, we may retain certain information for backup, archival, and legal compliance purposes.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information collected from you
• Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@dreambuildersstudios.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions covered by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have additional rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

We process your data based on your consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate interests. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at office@dreambuildersstudios.com.

14. In-Game Advertising

Our mobile games (Stellar Wanderer and Strike Wing: Raptor Rising) may contain in-game advertising to support free-to-play gameplay. This section explains how we handle advertising data.

14.1 Advertising Networks

We partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads within our mobile games. These advertising partners may collect and use data about your device, gameplay behavior, and interactions with ads to:

• Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
• Measure advertising effectiveness and campaign performance
• Prevent fraud and ensure ad quality
• Improve their advertising services

14.2 Data Collected for Advertising

Advertising partners may collect the following information:

• Device identifiers (IDFA for iOS, Google Advertising ID for Android)
• Device type, operating system, and version
• IP address and approximate location
• Gameplay data and in-game behavior
• Ad impressions and interactions
• Installation source and attribution data

14.3 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can limit personalized advertising on your device:

• iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising and enable "Limit Ad Tracking"
• Android: Go to Google Settings > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

Please note that opting out does not stop ads from appearing; it only prevents them from being personalized based on your interests.

14.4 Third-Party Advertising Policies

Our advertising partners have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use data. We are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly. Common advertising networks used in mobile games include Google AdMob, Unity Ads, AppLovin, and others.

14.5 No Sale of Personal Information for Advertising

We do not sell your personal information to advertising networks. However, sharing data with advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under certain privacy laws like CCPA. You have the right to opt-out of this data sharing as described in Section 12 (California Privacy Rights).

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Your continued use of our website and Games after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

17. Data Protection Officer

If you are located in the European Union or other jurisdictions that require a Data Protection Officer, you may contact our DPO for privacy-related inquiries at office@dreambuildersstudios.com with "DPO Request" in the subject line.