Privacy Policy for SGODev

Effective Date: July 31, 2025

About SGODev

SGODev is an independent game development project focused on creating original games and related tools. This site provides updates, previews, and links to platforms like itch.io, gd.games, and Discord, where the community can follow or interact with ongoing projects.
SGODev is not a registered business or trademark.

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the terms “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to the owner(s) of the SGODev website, accessible at https://www.sgodev.com. The terms “you” or “your” refer to the visitor or user of the website.

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, which is hosted on Google Sites.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. GDPR Roles and Responsibilities

For purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we act as the Data Controller for any personal data you voluntarily submit (e.g., Discord usernames via the alpha test form).
We do not act as a Data Processor on behalf of any other party.

We do not process sensitive personal data and are not subject to automated decision-making or profiling.

3. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal data, including:

• Discord Usernames (optional): Collected via a Google Form for alpha tester applications. We do not request email addresses or other direct identifiers.
  
  

• Cookies: See Section 5.
  
  

• Automatically Collected Data: We do not use Google Analytics or other third-party tracking scripts ourselves.
  
  

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal grounds:

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)):
  
  

  • When you submit a Discord username via our form, you do so voluntarily with informed consent.
    
    

  • Consent also applies to Google cookies for users in regions that require it.
    
    

• Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f)):
  
  

  • To manage our projects and communicate with testers through Discord when appropriate.
    
    

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 10).

5. Cookies

Our website is hosted on Google Sites, which uses cookies to maintain basic site functionality. Specifically:

• Google NID: Used by Google to remember your preferences and personalize services.
  
  

• Cookie banners may appear automatically for visitors in the EU/UK.
  
  

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more info, visit:
 https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

6. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to:

• Review alpha test applications
  
  

• Communicate via Discord (if a username is provided)
  
  

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any third parties.
We do not use personal data for advertising, profiling, or analytics.

7. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We do not share your personal data directly with third parties. However:

• Google, as the host of our website and form platform, may store cookie data or form submissions on servers located outside the EU.
  
  

Google states that it uses appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). See Google’s Privacy Policy for more:
https://policies.google.com/privacy 

8. Data Retention

• Discord usernames submitted through our forms are retained only for the duration of the alpha testing phase or until no longer needed.
  
  

• Data will be deleted once it is no longer relevant to the original purpose.
  
  

• Google-hosted cookie data is retained per Google’s own policies (typically around 6 months for the NID cookie).
  
  

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU or a jurisdiction with similar laws, you have the right to:

• Access – Request a copy of your data
  
  

• Correction – Ask us to fix inaccurate data
  
  

• Deletion – Ask us to delete your personal data
  
  

• Restriction – Request limits on how we use your data
  
  

• Objection – Object to our use of your data (if based on legitimate interests)
  
  

• Withdraw Consent – Withdraw any previously given consent
  
  

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: support@sgodev.com
We respond to all requests within 30 days.

Note: We can only process requests related to data you directly submitted to us. For third-party cookies like Google’s, please refer to their privacy policy.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Your Right to Complain

If you believe your personal data is being misused and you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to file a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority (DPA).
List of national DPAs

12. Voluntary Data Provision

Providing your Discord username is entirely optional. If you choose not to submit it, you may be unable to participate in certain activities like alpha testing. No other personal data is required to access or browse our site.

13. Data Security

We use Google Sites, which includes built-in security protections such as HTTPS encryption.
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Please contact us immediately if you suspect a breach.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page.
We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.

15. Contact

For questions or data rights requests, contact us:
Email: support@sgodev.com
Website: https://www.sgodev.com