Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6 June 20251. Who We Are
Sceptic Dog Games (“we“, “us“, “our“) operates the website https://scepticdog.com (the “Site“). We are the data controller for any personal data processed through the Site.
Contact: privacy@scepticdog.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
| Context | Data | Purpose | Legal Basis* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Form | Name, email address, message content | Respond to your inquiry | Your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR) |
| Newsletter | Name, email address, contact preferences, subscription status, engagement statistics | Send updates about our games; manage subscriptions | Your consent (double opt‑in) (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR) |
| Usage Data / Cookies (Google Site Kit) | IP address (anonymised), pages visited, device information, cookies | Understand Site performance and improve content | Legitimate interest in analytics (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) |
| Server Logs (Hostinger) | IP address, browser type, date/time | Ensure security and diagnose errors | Legitimate interest in site security (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) |
* For visitors from jurisdictions outside the EU/EEA, we rely on the equivalent local lawful bases.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
- The Site uses functional cookies required by WordPress as well as analytics cookies set by Google Analytics via the Site Kit by Google plugin.
- You can refuse or delete non‑essential cookies using your browser settings. Analytics cookies are only set after you click “Accept” on our cookie banner.
- We use 3rd party services or software, such as online videos, social networking features, analytics and ad targetting. We have no control over cookies set by those sites that provide their functionality via embedded frames.
3. How We Store and Protect Your Data
- Data is hosted on Hostinger servers in the European Union.
- Newsletter data is stored via FluentCRM, sent through FluentSMTP and Amazon SES.
- We apply technical and organisational measures such as HTTPS/TLS encryption, MFA, regular software updates, access controls and backups.
The security of your personal information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. How Long We Keep Data
| Data | Retention Period |
| Contact form messages | 12 months after last correspondence |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe or your address bounces |
| Analytics data | 14 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Server logs | Up to 30 days unless needed for security investigations |
5. Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We share it only with:- Service providers acting under our instructions (Hostinger for hosting, email delivery services connected to FluentSMTP, Google LLC for analytics).
- Authorities if required by law.
Where data is transferred outside the EEA (e.g., to Google LLC in the USA), we rely on the EU–US Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. Your Rights (EU/EEA)
You can:– Access your data
– Rectify inaccurate data
– Erase data (“right to be forgotten”)
– Restrict or object to processing
– Port your data to another controller
– Withdraw consent at any time (affects future processing)
– Lodge a complaint with your local data‑protection authority (in Poland: UODO)
To exercise any right, email privacy@scepticdog.com.