Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 1, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how goldfish theory ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.
Information We Collect
Email Newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- The date and time of subscription
- Your IP address (automatically collected by Formspree)
Analytics Information
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service may collect:
- Your IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Geographic location (country/city level)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Email Newsletter: To send you occasional updates about goldfish theory, including game development progress, release announcements, and related news
- Analytics: To understand website usage patterns, improve our content, and enhance user experience
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Third-Party Services
Formspree
We use Formspree to process newsletter subscriptions. Your email address is stored securely by Formspree and used solely for sending our newsletter. Formspree's privacy policy can be found at https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy/
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics may use cookies to collect information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:
- Email addresses: Until you unsubscribe from our newsletter
- Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data for 26 months by default
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to processing of your personal information
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States where our service providers (Formspree and Google) are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through our newsletter contact information.