Privacy Policy for "Underwheels"
Last Updated: 2025-07-23
Welcome to the official website of Underwheels. Your privacy is as important to us as your ability to stay on four wheels. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website or interact with our game (and potentially fly spectacularly out of the arena).
1. Data We Collect
1.1 Personal Data
If you choose to contact us, we may collect:
- Name: Optional (e.g., when signing up for newsletters)
- Email Address: For feedback, bug reports, or support requests
- Payment Information: When purchasing the game via third-party platforms
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
When visiting our website or playing via platforms like itch.io or Newgrounds:
- Device Information: Browser, OS, screen resolution
- Usage Data: Game behavior, interactions, session duration
- Cookies: For analytics and game performance (unfortunately not edible)
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to:
- 🛞 Provide the game: Access, updates, performance optimization
- 🔧 Fix bugs: Anonymous error data helps keep Underwheels crash-free
- 📨 Contact you: Only if you reach out first—we're not pushy
- 🧠 Analyze statistics: To understand how many players steer backward out of bounds
3. Who Accesses Your Data?
Rest assured: We don't sell your data. But we share necessary information with:
- Hosting/Payment services: For functionality and security
- Analytics tools: To improve our website
- Legal authorities: If required by law (or an especially angry player)
4. Data Security
We implement proven security measures:
- TLS/SSL encryption: For forms and payment data
- Access controls: Only authorized developers can access backend data
- No storage of sensitive payment data on our servers
Still: No one is 100% safe from a digital spinout.
5. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access data we've stored
- Request correction of your data
- Request deletion of personal data
- Object to certain data processing
Just contact us—no loopings required.
6. Cookies & External Links
Our site may use cookies and link to external sites (e.g., itch.io, Newgrounds). We're not responsible for their privacy practices—or if you crash there too.
7. Players Under 16
Underwheels is family-friendly, but we deliberately do not collect data from children under 16. If you still race: Please read this policy first (and wear a helmet).
8. Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may change as new features are added or legal requirements evolve. Updates will be posted here. For major changes, we'll notify you via email (only if you gave us your email—promise).
9. Contact
For questions or feedback:
🚗 Final Note: We can protect your data—but not prevent you from flipping in the arena. Enjoy driving... and reading privacy policies.
