Privacy policy

Welcome to Prop Haunt (the “Game”) and the Silent Forest Games website (the “Site” and collectively with the Game, the “Services”) brought to you by Silent Forest Games, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

This Privacy Policy explains what Personal Data (defined below) we collect in connection with the Services, how we use and share that data, and your choices concerning our data practices. This policy applies only to information we collect via the Services and in email, text, and other electronic communications sent through or in connection with the Services.

This policy DOES NOT apply to information that you provide to or is collected by any third party, or which is collected outside of the Services (see “Third-Party Information Collection”).

This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of our End User License Agreement. Before using the Services or submitting any Personal Data to Company, please review this Privacy Policy carefully and contact us at privacy@silentforestgames.net if you have any questions. By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Game or the Site, or otherwise use the Services.

1. Data controller

Silent Forest Games, LLC will be the entity responsible for your data. To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, you can contact us at:

Email: privacy@silentforestgames.net

2. Children

Our Services are not directed to or intended for children who are under the age of 16. Company does not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under the age of 16. If we learn we have collected or received Personal Data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 16 has provided Personal Data to Company through the Services please contact us at privacy@silentforestgames.net and we will endeavor to delete that information from our databases. This is in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR.

3. Personal data we collect

We collect information that alone or in combination with other information in our possession could be used to identify you (“Personal Data”) as follows:

Personal Data You Provide. We collect Personal Data from you when you provide it to us. For example, if you email us, we will collect the information in your email, such as your name and email address. If you contact us for support we will collect whatever information you provide us. This may include your email address and information about your device and internet connection.

Automatically Collected Information. The Site does not use cookies, analytics or advertising trackers, and we do not collect information about you through the Site. The Site is hosted by GitHub Pages. When you visit the Site, GitHub logs your IP address and stores it for security purposes. GitHub’s handling of that information is described in the GitHub General Privacy Statement. We do not collect any information passively through the Game. However, Steam may passively collect information about you through your Steam account when you play, download or purchase the Game. You can consult their privacy policy to learn more about the information that they collect and their processing of it.

Cookies. The Site does not set cookies, and no third party sets cookies through it.

Online Tracking and Do Not Track Signals. The Site does not use cookies, pixels or other tracking technologies, and it does not track your browsing activities over time or across other websites. Because the Site does not track you, it works the same way whether or not your browser sends a “Do Not Track” signal.

Third-Party Information Collection Through the Services. Some features of the Services are served by third parties (“Third-Party Services”). When you use the Services, certain third parties may use automatic information collection technologies to collect information about you or your device. These third parties include: the gaming platform you use in connection with our Game and our website hosting provider, GitHub. For example when you make a purchase or download the Game, your payment is processed by Steam and Steam may collect data about your device and/or game play. When you access the Site, GitHub logs your IP address for security purposes.

Social Media Accounts. We also have pages, accounts and/or servers on social media sites like Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, X, and Discord (“Social Media Accounts”). The Social Media Accounts are operated by the owners of the relevant social media platforms and the collection of information by third parties on the Social Media Accounts is governed by the privacy policy of the applicable platform. When you interact with our Social Media Accounts, we may also collect Personal Data that you elect to provide to us, such as your contact details. In addition, the companies that host our Social Media Accounts may provide us with aggregate information and analytics regarding the use of our Social Media Accounts.

4. Our legal bases for processing your information (for residents of the UK/EU)

When we collect or otherwise process any of your Personal Data, we do so in reliance on the following legal bases:

• Your consent. If you have provided us with your consent to process your information for a specific purpose we will do so based on your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions provided below in the “Your Rights and Choices” section below.
• Performance of a Contract with You. When the processing of your Personal Data is necessary in order for us to perform a contract with you, such as the Terms of Services associated with the Services, or when you request that we process your information prior to entering into a contract with you, we will do so on this basis.
• Our Legitimate Interests. When we believe the processing of your Personal Data is reasonably necessary in order for us to achieve our legitimate interests in conducting and managing our business and our relationship with you, we will do so on this basis, including the legitimate interest we have in:
  • personalizing, enhancing, modifying or otherwise improving the services and/or the communications that we provide to you;
  • retaining and engaging you and our other users;
  • detecting and preventing fraud and operating a safe and lawful business; and
  • improving the security and optimization of our network, sites and services.
  When we use your information for our legitimate interests, we take into account any potential impact that such use may have on you by balancing our legitimate interests against your interests, rights and freedoms. We will not use your information if there is a less intrusive way for us to achieve our legitimate interests or if we believe your interests should override ours unless we have other grounds to do so (such as your consent or a legal obligation).
• Our Legal Obligations. When we believe that the processing of your information is necessary in order for us to comply with our legal obligations (such as to cooperate with a law enforcement body or regulatory agency, exercise or defend our legal rights, or disclose your information as evidence in litigation in which we are involved) we will do so on this basis.
• Vital Interests. When we believe that the processing of your information is necessary in order to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of a third party, such as situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, we will do so on this basis.

5. How we use personal data

We may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide you with the Services.
• To provide, support and maintain the Services and its contents, and any other information, or services that you request from us.
• To provide you with customer support.
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, feedback, or questions regarding the Services.
• To respond to you if you contact us.
• To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
• To comply with legal obligations and legal process and to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or other third parties.
• For any reason that we described to you when collecting your Personal Data or for any reason for which you’ve provided us with your consent.
• To help maintain the safety, security, and integrity of the Services, our IT systems, architecture, networks, databases and other technology assets.

6. Sharing and disclosure of personal data

In certain circumstances we may share the categories of Personal Data described above without further notice to you, unless required by the law, with the following categories of third parties:

• Vendors and Services Providers. To assist us in meeting business operations needs and to perform certain services and functions, we may share Personal Data with vendors and service providers, including providers of hosting services, cloud services, and other information technology services providers, email communication software and email newsletter services, advertising and marketing services, payment processors, customer relationship management and customer support services, and analytics services. Pursuant to our instructions, these parties will access, process, or store Personal Data in the course of performing their duties to us.
• Business Transfers. We may disclose your information to our subsidiaries and affiliates. If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, sale of all or a portion of our assets, or transition of service to another provider (collectively a “Transaction”), your Personal Data and other information may be shared in the diligence process with counterparties and others assisting with the Transaction and transferred to a successor or affiliate as part of that Transaction along with other assets.
• Legal Requirements. If required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to (i) comply with a court order, regulatory request or other legal obligation, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements, (ii) protect and defend our rights or property, (iii) prevent fraud, (iv) act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the Services, or the public, or (v) protect against legal liability.
• Enforcing our Rights. We may disclose your information as necessary to enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, such as our Terms of Service.
• Necessary for Purpose. We may disclose your information as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which you provided it.
• With Your Consent. We may disclose your information with your consent.
• Other purposes. We may disclose your information for any other purpose disclosed by us and accepted by you when you provide the information.

7. Where, how and how long we store your information

We store all Personal Data securely in the US using third-party vendors who implement industry standard security measures. By using the Services, you authorize us to receive, process, transfer, and store your information in the United States, as applicable.

We keep your information only for the length of time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which the information was collected. For example, if you have an account with us, we will retain the Personal Data associated with your account for the lifetime of your account and for a reasonable period of time thereafter if necessary. If applicable laws require us to store your information for a longer period, then we will keep your information for the period required by law. When it is no longer necessary or required for us to retain your data, we will delete it.

8. Data security

We have implemented measures designed to secure your Personal Data from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure by partnering with third parties who use industry standard security measures to protect your information.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the Internet and mobile platforms is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee the security of your Personal Data transmitted through our Services. Any transmission of Personal Data is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures we provide.

9. Your rights and choices

In certain circumstances providing Personal Data is optional. However, if you choose not to provide Personal Data that is needed to use some features of our Services, you may be unable to use those features.

We strive to provide you with choices regarding the Personal Data you provide to us. This section describes mechanisms we provide for you to control certain uses and disclosures of your information.

• Deleting your account. You can delete your account at any time by following the instructions on our site.
• Updating or correcting your information. Please email a request to privacy@silentforestgames.net if you need to change or correct your Personal Data.
• Deleting Your Personal Data. We provide all of our data subjects with the Right to be Forgotten (also known as the Right to the Deletion of your Personal Data), whether or not you reside or are a citizen of the European Union or the United Kingdom or any other jurisdiction or State that provides its constituents with that right. Please email a request to privacy@silentforestgames.net if you would like us to delete your Personal Data.

  Please note however that the Right to be Forgotten is not an absolute right. The Right to be Forgotten only applies to the following types of Personal Data that are held by us at the time of the request:

  • Personal Data that was processed on the basis of consent,
  • Personal Data that was processed on the basis of legitimate interests,
  • Personal Data processed on a basis other than consent or legitimate interests that is no longer required for the purpose for which it was original collected or processed,
  • Personal Data that was processed unlawfully,
  • Personal Data that must be deleted in order to comply with a legal obligation, or
  • Personal Data of a child.
• Third parties. We do not control third parties’ collection or use of your information to serve interest-based advertising. However, these third parties may provide you with ways to choose not to have your information collected or used in this way.

For more information about the third parties that collect data through the Services, see the “Third-Party Information Collection” section above to understand which third parties have access to your Personal Data through the Services. You can consult their privacy policies to see if they offer additional options for limiting collection.

Data Subject Rights. We honor the rights of data subjects as provided under applicable laws. These rights include:

• The right to access. You have the right to request Company provide you with copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
• The right to rectification. You have the right to request that Company correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request Company to complete information you believe is incomplete.
• The right to be forgotten. You have the right to request that Company erase certain types of personal data (see Deleting Your Personal Data above).
• The right to restrict processing. You have the right to request that Company restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to object to processing. You have the right to object to Company’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability. You have the right to request that Company transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please email privacy@silentforestgames.net.

Personal Information Rights for California Residents.

Shine the Light. Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, (the “Shine The Light” law), California residents who use the Services may request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of Personal Data (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared Personal Data in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.

Minors. California residents who have an account with us and who are under 18 years of age have the right to request deletion of any data that such users post on the Services, if any. To request deletion of such data, please contact us using the contact information provided below and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Services, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from all our systems (e.g., backups, etc.).

10. Changes to the privacy policy

The Services and our business may change from time to time. As a result, we may change this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do we will post an updated version on this page, unless another type of notice is required by the applicable law. By continuing to use our Services or providing us with Personal Data after we have posted an updated Privacy Policy, or notified you by other means if applicable, you consent to the revised Privacy Policy and practices described in it.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or information practices, please contact us at our designated request address: privacy@silentforestgames.net.