Effective Date: 21/07/2025
Company Name: Minor Disaster Games Ltd
Website: minordisastergames.co.uk
Introduction
We at Minor Disaster Games are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and store your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
What data we collect
We collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact Form: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
- Newsletter Signup: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address via Mailchimp.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.
Legal basis for processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For sending newsletters and marketing communications.
- Legitimate Interests: For responding to contact form messages and maintaining our website.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter or by contacting us directly.
How we use your data
We use your data to:
- Respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
- Send newsletters and updates if you have opted in.
- Maintain and improve our website and services.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
How your data is stored
Your data is stored securely. Newsletter data is processed and stored via Mailchimp, an email marketing platform provided by Intuit Inc., which is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. You can view Mailchimp’s privacy policy here.
Cookies and tracking
Our website may use cookies for basic functionality and analytics. If analytics cookies are used (e.g., Google Analytics), we will inform you and obtain consent where required. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
Your data protection rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time (for newsletter emails)
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@minordisastergames.co.uk.
Data retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. For newsletter subscribers, we will retain your email until you unsubscribe.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party service provider:
Mailchimp (newsletter and email marketing): Stores email addresses and tracks engagement to help us improve communication.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”