Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 January 2026

1. Introduction

Fieldcraft Games ("we", "us", "our") operates sovereigntides.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Contact: For privacy queries, email us at support@fieldcraftgames.com

2. Data We Collect

Newsletter Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Subscription timestamp
  • Source of subscription (website)

Analytics & Cookies

With your consent, we use Google Analytics to collect:

  • Anonymous usage data (page views, session duration)
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/city level)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Newsletter: Your explicit consent (opt-in)
  • Analytics: Your consent via cookie banner
  • Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (site functionality)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your email address solely to:

  • Send game updates and development news
  • Notify you of the official game launch
  • Share important announcements about Sovereign Tides

We will never sell, rent, or share your email with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Storage & Security

Newsletter emails are stored securely in Cloudflare D1 (data centers in the EU/UK). We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' standard retention policy (default: 26 months).

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent: Unsubscribe at any time
  • Data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Lodge a complaint: Contact the ICO (UK's data protection authority)

To exercise these rights, email support@fieldcraftgames.com

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

9. Cookies

We use two types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (consent banner preference)
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (requires consent)

You can manage cookie preferences via the banner on your first visit or by clearing your browser cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:

Email: support@fieldcraftgames.com
Website: sovereigntides.com

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