Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2025

1. Who We Are

This website (playcorezone.com) is owned and run by playcorezone.com company. We are the data controller for all personal data collected through this site.

Address: 140 Zenith Street, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia

Email: support@playcorezone.com

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data only when you give it to us through our signup form:

  • Name -- so we can address you in emails.
  • Email address -- so we can send you game updates and early access info.
  • Phone number (optional) -- only if you choose to give it.
  • Age confirmation -- we record that you confirmed being 18 or older.
  • Consent record -- we record that you agreed to this policy and our terms.

3. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies on this site. Here is what we use and why:

3.1 Required Cookies

These cookies are needed for the site to work. They store your cookie consent choice. They do not track you across other sites.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

If you accept cookies, we may use basic analytics to see how many people visit our site. This data is grouped and does not identify you as a person. We do not share this data with third parties for advertising.

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can change your cookie choice at any time. Clear your browser cookies or use your browser settings to block them. See our GDPR page for more on managing consent.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for these reasons only:

  • To send you early access and beta test invites for Planet Defense: Space TD.
  • To send you game news and updates.
  • To respond to your questions or support requests.
  • To comply with legal needs.

We do not sell your data. We do not share your data with advertisers. We do not use your data for profiling.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Consent: You gave us clear consent when you signed up.
  • Legitimate interest: To run our site and improve our game.
  • Legal duty: When we must keep records under law.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal data for as long as needed to provide our services. Here are our retention periods:

  • Signup data (name, email, phone): Kept for 3 years from signup date, or until you ask us to delete it.
  • Consent records: Kept for 5 years as required by law.
  • Cookie consent: Stored locally in your browser. Expires after 12 months.

After these periods, we securely delete your data.

7. Data Security

We take data security seriously. We use:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data sent to and from our site.
  • Secure servers with access controls.
  • Regular security reviews.

No system is perfect. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users within 72 hours as required by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Ask for a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us to fix any wrong data.
  • Deletion: Ask us to delete your data at any time.
  • Restriction: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
  • Portability: Get your data in a common format to move it elsewhere.
  • Objection: Object to how we process your data.
  • Withdraw consent: Take back your consent at any time.

To use any of these rights, email us at support@playcorezone.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Third Party Services

We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing. If we use service providers (such as email delivery), they are bound by data protection agreements and can only use your data to serve our needs.

10. International Transfers

Your data is stored in Australia. If we ever need to transfer data outside Australia, we will make sure proper safeguards are in place, such as standard contract clauses.

11. Children

Our signup form is for people aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we learn that a minor has signed up, we will delete their data right away.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "last updated" date. We suggest checking back now and then.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

All rights reserved 2026. This website is owned by playcorezone.com company. playcorezone.com company address: 140 Zenith Street, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia.