Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
At Data Stream, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services. We're committed to transparency and giving you control over your data.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you contact us through our website, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, which may include:
- Your name and email address
- Subject line and message content from contact forms
- Any additional information you choose to share in your inquiry
- Communication preferences and correspondence history
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device information
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website and navigation patterns
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies
Analytics Data
We use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. This includes aggregated data about site traffic, user behavior patterns, popular content, and general demographic information. This data helps us improve our website and services.
How We Use Your Information
Communication and Support
We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide information about our services, discuss potential projects, and maintain ongoing communication about arcade game development opportunities. This includes following up on consultation requests and project proposals.
Website Improvement
Analytics data helps us understand which content resonates with visitors, identify technical issues, optimize website performance, and make informed decisions about site structure and features. This ensures a better experience for all users.
Marketing and Outreach
With your consent, we may use your information for marketing purposes, including:
- Sending updates about our services and capabilities
- Sharing relevant industry insights and development trends
- Displaying targeted advertisements on other platforms
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Legal Compliance
We process personal data as necessary to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from authorities, protect our rights and property, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of our website and services.
How We Protect Your Data
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your personal information:
- Encrypted data transmission using SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
- Access controls limiting who can view personal data
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Employee training on data protection best practices
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for three years to maintain communication records. Analytics data is retained according to our analytics provider's retention policies. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:
- Analytics platforms for website performance tracking
- Advertising networks for marketing campaign management
- Communication tools for email and messaging services
- Cloud infrastructure providers for secure data storage
These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you promptly in accordance with applicable laws. We'll provide details about the breach, the data affected, and steps we're taking to address the situation.
Your Privacy Rights
Right to Access
You have the right to request copies of your personal data that we hold. We'll provide this information in a commonly used electronic format within 30 days of your request.
Right to Rectification
If you believe any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that we correct or complete it. We'll update your information promptly upon verification.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances. We'll comply with your request unless we have legitimate grounds to retain the information, such as legal obligations or pending business matters.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You can also request that we transfer this data directly to another service provider where technically feasible.
Right to Object
You can object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time. You also have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests, though we may continue processing if we have compelling legitimate grounds.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our contact page. We'll respond to your request within 30 days and may ask for verification of your identity before processing requests involving personal data.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:
- Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
- Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our contact page. We will process your request promptly in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we're protecting your information. Continued use of our website after policy changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.