This Privacy Policy explains how Catfish Theory Studios ("we", "us", "our"), operated by Joshua Barksdale, handles information when you visit catfishtheorystudios.com (the "Site") or play our games (the "Games"). Game-specific details are in each game's own policy, such as the Flingdom: Castle Defense Privacy Policy.
Information we collect
- Information you give us: such as your email address and message contents when you contact us.
- Technical information: such as device type, operating system, browser, IP address, and crash or performance data.
- Gameplay information: such as progress, settings and in-game events needed to run the Games.
- Information from third parties: such as app stores, advertising or analytics providers, as described in each game's policy.
How we use information
- To provide, maintain and improve the Site and Games.
- To respond to support requests and communicate with you.
- To diagnose crashes, bugs and performance issues.
- To prevent fraud, cheating and abuse, and to comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Game engine and advertising
Our Games are made with the Godot Engine, a free and open-source engine that does not collect personal data or telemetry on its own. Some Games, including Flingdom: Castle Defense, show ads through Google AdMob, which may collect device identifiers such as your advertising ID to serve and measure ads.
Sharing
We share information only with service providers that help us operate (for example hosting, app stores, analytics or advertising partners), when required by law, or in connection with a transfer of the studio's business. These providers process information under their own privacy policies.
Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above, then delete or anonymize it.
Children's privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your country). If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (including under the GDPR in the EU/UK and the CCPA/CPRA in California), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal information, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent. We do not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. See our Data Deletion page or email jcbdale@gmail.com.
International transfers
We are based in the United States. Information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our providers operate.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Cookies
See our Cookie Policy.
Changes
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact
Catfish Theory Studios — Joshua Barksdale
jcbdale@gmail.com