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Omeda Studios: Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1st December 2023

This privacy and cookie policy explains how we will process your personal data when you play Predecessor and when you otherwise interact with us, for example, when you use our website.

Important information

You must be at least 13 years old to sign-up for and play Predecessor.

If you do not understand this page, please ask your parent or guardian to explain it to you. 

We collect information about you in different ways, for example, when you play Predecessor or use this website.

When you register to play Predecessor we will ask you for information about you.  We will need to use information we have about you to allow you to play Predecessor or use this website.  This means we might need to share your information with people and companies who help us run our games and our website, and who might be based around the world. 

People around the world might also see your display name you use when you play Predecessor.

Who are we?

We are Omeda Studios Limited. Our registered office address is at 7 Maplewood Court, 31 Eastbury Avenue, Northwood, England, HA6 3LL, and our company number is 12425865 (Omeda Studios, we, our, us).

We are a controller of your personal data under data protection legislation which means that we are responsible for how the personal data we hold about you is processed.

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (registration number: 00010753452).

How do we collect personal data?

Summary: Personal data is collected by us from users playing Predecessor, through various platforms and social media, as well as during job applications and other communications you may have with us.

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What personal data do we collect?

Summary: We collect personal data when users log in to play Predecessor, including usernames, IDs, gameplay data, device and network information, chat and voice communication content, and information from online forms and social media interactions. This data also extends to hardware details and any personal details shared during job applications.

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How do we use your personal data?

Summary: We process your personal data based on lawful bases including fulfilling our contract with you, complying with legal obligations, your consent, and our legitimate interests, while carefully considering your rights and interests. Our processing activities encompass various purposes like facilitating your gameplay experience, verifying your account, delivering marketing materials, analysing advertising effectiveness, handling communications, ensuring network security, and processing job applications. 

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Information you make available on online platforms and Predecessor

Summary: Be aware that your communications on Predecessor can reveal personal details, and anything posted publicly, like on Discord or Instagram, is openly accessible. Avoid sharing sensitive information on these platforms. Our website may link to third-party content or services, whose privacy practices are not covered by our Privacy Policy, so please review their policies separately.

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Marketing emails

Summary: If you consent to receive marketing or game update emails from us, we'll periodically send you information that might interest you. You can unsubscribe at any time using the 'unsubscribe' link in our email footer.

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When do we disclose your personal data?

Summary: We may share your personal data with service providers, contractors, gaming platforms (like Epic, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation), social media platforms for sharing content, external advisors, law enforcements, potential business purchasers or investors, and third parties involved in our recruitment process.

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International transfers

Summary: We ensure your data receives protection similar to UK and EEA standards during international transfers, using approved safeguards like specific contractual clauses and government-approved mechanisms.

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How long do we keep your personal data for?

Summary: We keep your personal data only as long as needed for its intended purposes and to comply with legal and contractual obligations, considering the data's sensitivity, risk of unauthorized disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.

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Cookies and similar technologies

Summary: Our main website uses cookies for essential functions, performance analysis, and advertising (additional terms apply to our careers site). 

The data collected includes IP addresses, location, and website activity. We use both session (temporary) and persistent (long-term) cookies. 

You can manage these through our website or browser settings, but blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

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Your rights:

Summary: You have several rights under data protection laws, including access to your data, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability, withdrawing consent, and lodging complaints with a supervisory authority.

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