Privacy Policy
Studio: Couchbound Games Ltd
Website: www.couchboundgames.com
Effective Date: 27/01/2026
1. Introduction
Couchbound Games Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website.
This policy is intended to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Couchbound Games Ltd is the data controller responsible for personal data collected through this website.
Contact email: [hello@couchboundgames.com]
Registered location: United Kingdom
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name or username
- Email address
- Any information you submit via contact forms, mailing list sign-ups, or enquiries
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring URLs
This data is collected via cookies or similar technologies.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries or messages
- To provide news, updates, or marketing communications (where you have opted in)
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website
- To analyse website usage and performance
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
5. Lawful Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – for mailing lists, marketing communications, and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests – for website operation, security, and analytics
- Legal obligation – where processing is required by law
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and to understand how visitors use the site.
- Essential cookies are required for the site to operate.
- Non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are only used where you have provided consent.
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie banner (where applicable).
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing or newsletter services
- Analytics providers
- Professional advisers or authorities where legally required
All third-party service providers are required to process data securely and in accordance with data protection law.
8. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- UK adequacy regulations
- Standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
12. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
14. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Last updated: 27/01/2026