Privacy Policy | Head On A Rock

Last Updated: May 16, 2025

Introduction

Head on a Rock Studio (“Head on a Rock,” “we,” or “us”) is an indie gaming studio committed to creating fun, faith-inspired games that reflect the Christian journey. We respect your privacy and are dedicated to protecting it through our compliance with this policy, guided by our values of excellence for God’s glory and joyful Kingdom reflection. This policy describes:

The types of information we may collect or that you may provide when you visit our website (www.headonarockstudio.com, assuming this as your domain) or interact with us through email, social media, or other electronic communications.
Our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

This policy applies only to information we collect on our website (the “Site”) and through email, text, or other electronic communications sent in connection with the Site.

This policy DOES NOT apply to information that:

We collect offline, or
You provide to or is collected by any third party (see Third-Party Information Collection).

Third parties may have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to read before providing information on or through them.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information. If you do not agree with our policies, do not use the Site. By using our Site, you agree to this privacy policy. This policy may change from time to time (see Changes to Our Privacy Policy). Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept those updates, so please check periodically.

Data Controller

Head on a Rock Studio is the entity responsible for your data. To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our practices, contact us at:

Email: admin@headonarock.com

Children Under the Age of 16

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected such information without parental consent, we will delete it. If you believe we might have information from a child under 16, please contact us at admin@headonarock.com.

Information We Collect and How We Collect It

We collect information from and about users of our Site in two ways:

Directly from you when you provide it to us.
Automatically when you use our Site or interact with us.

Information You Provide to Us Directly

When using our Site, you may provide information, including:

Personal information, such as your name or email address, by which you may be contacted online or offline.
Records and copies of your correspondence if you contact us (e.g., via a contact form or email).

This includes:

Information you provide when you sign up for our newsletter or updates about Tales of the Way.
Information you share when you contact us through the Site or social media (e.g., inquiries about our games or studio).

Information Collected Automatically When You Use Our Site

When you access our Site, we may automatically collect:

Usage Details: Traffic data, logs, and resources you access on the Site.
Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifier.

If you do not want us to collect this information, do not use the Site.

Do Not Track Disclosure

Our Site does not support “Do Not Track” browser settings and does not participate in any “Do Not Track” frameworks.

Information Collection Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These include:

Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to recognize your browser and improve functionality.
Web Beacons: Small images (e.g., pixel tags) that help us understand user activity.

We primarily use:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Site to function (e.g., navigation). These cannot be disabled, but you can block them via your browser settings, though some features may not work.
Functional Cookies: To store preferences, like consent settings.
Analytics Cookies: To measure Site performance (e.g., visitor counts), using aggregated, anonymous data.

Specific Technologies Used:

elementor (Functional, persistent): Stores actions performed on the Site.
cmplz_* (Functional, 365 days): Stores cookie consent preferences (e.g., cmplz_policy_id, cmplz_statistics).
We do not use marketing, targeting, or social media cookies at this stage, as we are not running ads or tracking across platforms beyond basic analytics.

You may opt out of Google Analytics (if used) by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-Out.

How We Use Your Information

We use information we collect, including personal information, to:

Provide and improve our Site and user experience, reflecting our value of joyful Kingdom reflection.
Share updates about Tales of the Way and other projects, advancing the Christian journey as per our mission.
Manage our relationship with you, such as responding to inquiries.
Notify you of Site updates or news about our games.
Fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
Estimate audience size and usage patterns to enhance our Site, aligning with our commitment to excellence for God’s glory.

If you subscribe to our email list, we may send you updates about our studio and games. You can unsubscribe at any time (see Your Rights and Choices).

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose aggregated, anonymous information about our users without restriction. We may disclose personal information:

To service providers supporting our Site (e.g., hosting providers).
To comply with legal obligations, such as court orders or regulatory requests.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Head on a Rock Studio, our users, or others.
For any purpose disclosed when you provide the information, or with your consent.

We do not share your information for marketing purposes, reflecting our value of advancing the journey with integrity.

Where, How, and How Long We Store Your Information

We store your information securely in the United States using third-party vendors with industry-standard security measures. By using our Site, you authorize us to transfer, store, and process your information in the United States.

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or until you request deletion, unless required by law to keep it longer.

Your Rights and Choices

Data Protection Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have rights including:

The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
The right to restrict or object to processing, or request data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@headonarock.com. We will respond within one month.

Additional Choices

Tracking Technologies: You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some Site features may not function properly.
Email Promotions: Unsubscribe from our emails using the link in each message.

Third-Party Information Collection

Some content on our Site may involve third parties (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools). These third parties may collect information about you:

Social Media: When you interact with us on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or X, their privacy policies apply:
- Instagram: Instagram Privacy Policy
- Facebook: Facebook Privacy Policy
- TikTok: TikTok Privacy Policy
- X: X Privacy Policy
Analytics: If we use Google Analytics, you can learn more at: Google Analytics Privacy.

We do not control third-party data practices. Contact them directly with questions. If you do not agree with their policies, you should not use our Site.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a notice of the revision date. Please check back for updates.

Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy, contact us at:

Email: admin@headonarockstudio.com

Key Amendments and Rationale

Studio-Specific Details:
- Changed all references from Ruckus Games Inc. to Head on a Rock Studio, including the website domain (assumed as www.headonarockstudio.com), email (admin@headonarockstudio.com), and contact details.
- Removed references to multiple websites, as Head on a Rock Studio likely has one primary Site at this stage.
Simplified Data Collection:
- Removed references to job applications and extensive third-party cookies (e.g., marketing, targeting, social media cookies) since your studio isn’t currently running ads or tracking across platforms beyond basic analytics.
- Focused on minimal data collection (e.g., email for newsletters, basic analytics), reflecting your early-stage operations and lack of in-game data collection (since Tales of the Way isn’t launched yet).
Faith-Driven Tone:
- Integrated your mission and values (e.g., “joyful Kingdom reflection,” “excellence for God’s glory”) into the introduction and usage sections, emphasizing your commitment to reflecting Christian values in how you handle data.
- Added a note about not sharing data for marketing purposes, aligning with your value of “advancing the journey” with integrity.
Social Media Updates:
- Updated third-party links to include TikTok and X, reflecting your active platforms, while removing irrelevant ones like Twitch, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as you haven’t mentioned activity there.
Streamlined Language:
- Simplified sections like “Information Collection Technologies” by removing cookies not applicable to your current setup (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn cookies), focusing on functional and analytics cookies.
- Kept essential legal elements (e.g., EEA rights, storage details) to ensure compliance, but tailored the tone to be more approachable, reflecting your studio’s welcoming identity.