1. Data controller

Vaaran Game Studio, vaaran.com — questions or requests: privacy@vaaran.com

2. What we collect

When you join our mailing list we collect your email address (required) and optionally your first name. Our email provider also records technical data such as signup timestamp and IP address, and tracks email opens and clicks to help us understand engagement.

We do not collect sensitive data. Our list is not directed at children under 16.

3. Why we use your data

We send you updates about our game development, including early demo access notifications. We process your data on the basis of your consent. You can withdraw at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email or by emailing us.

4. Email provider

We use Brevo (Sendinblue SAS, Paris, France) as our email service provider. They act as a data processor under a Data Processing Agreement and store data within the EU. We do not sell your data or share it with third parties for their own marketing.

5. Storage and retention

Your data is stored within the EU/EEA. We keep it for as long as you remain subscribed. On unsubscribe or deletion request, your email is removed from our active list promptly. Brevo retains a record of your unsubscribe status to prevent accidental re-subscription — see their Privacy Policy for their retention terms.

6. Your rights

Under GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your data, and to object to processing. Email privacy@vaaran.com — we will respond within one month.

You may also lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman: tietosuoja.fi

7. Cookies

This website does not use analytics, tracking cookies, or social embeds.

8. Changes

We may update this policy. The date above reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be communicated by email where appropriate.