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Last updated: 13 March 2026
Ocean View Games Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is a UK-based game development studio. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you:
This policy does not cover data processing within games or applications we develop on behalf of our clients. Those products are governed by the relevant client's own privacy policy and, where applicable, a separate Data Processing Agreement between us and the client.
We do not collect payment card details, government-issued identification numbers, health data, or biometric data through our website. We do not knowingly collect data from children (see Children's Data below).
We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:
| Purpose | Data used | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to your enquiry or contact form submission | Name, email, message content | Legitimate interest (responding to business enquiries) |
| Providing you with a project estimate or proposal | Name, email, project details from brief builder or tools | Legitimate interest (pre-contractual discussions) |
| Delivering our services under a signed contract | Name, email, company details, project-related communications | Contractual necessity |
| Sending follow-up communications about your enquiry | Name, email | Legitimate interest (with a simple opt-out in every message) |
| Sending marketing emails (newsletters, case studies, blog posts) | Name, email | Consent (we will only send marketing emails if you have explicitly opted in, and every email includes an unsubscribe link) |
| Analysing website usage to improve our site and services | Anonymised analytics data | Legitimate interest (improving our website and understanding how visitors use it) |
| Maintaining website security and preventing abuse | IP address, server logs | Legitimate interest (protecting our website and systems) |
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the website to function. They include cookies set by our cookie consent tool to remember your preferences. You cannot opt out of these.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
Analytics cookies (optional)
These help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only set if you consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Third-party embeds
Some pages may include embedded content (such as YouTube videos or social media widgets). These providers may set their own cookies when you interact with the embedded content. We do not control these cookies. Refer to the relevant provider's cookie policy for details.
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or decline optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer. You can also delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
We do not sell your personal data to anyone.
We share your data only with the following categories of third parties, all of whom are bound by contractual obligations to process your data securely and only for the purposes we specify:
We may also disclose your data if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.
Some of our third-party service providers (including Google) are based in the United States or other countries outside the UK. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the ICO, or a determination by the UK government that the destination country provides an adequate level of data protection.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions (non-clients) | 12 months from last contact, then deleted |
| Brief builder and tool submissions (non-clients) | 12 months from submission, then deleted |
| Client project data and correspondence | 6 years from contract completion (in line with UK limitation periods for contractual claims) |
| Invoicing and financial records | 6 years from the end of the financial year in which the transaction occurred (HMRC requirement) |
| Analytics data | 14 months (Google Analytics default with anonymised IPs) |
| Server logs | 90 days |
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@oceanviewgames.co.uk. We will respond within one month. There is no fee for making a request unless it is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
We take the security of your data seriously. Measures we use include:
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we take commercially reasonable steps to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 through our website. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal data to us, please contact us at privacy@oceanviewgames.co.uk and we will delete it promptly.
Where we develop educational games on behalf of clients that may be used by children, data collection and processing within those products is governed by the client's privacy policy and our Data Processing Agreement with that client, not by this policy.
When we develop games, applications, or other software on behalf of our clients, we may process personal data (such as player data or user accounts) as a data processor acting on the client's instructions. In these cases:
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, contact us at:
Ocean View Games