Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 25, 2026 · Last updated: April 16, 2026
01 Who We Are — Data Controller
Name: Wasting Time Studio (independent game development team)
Location: Granada, Spain
Contact: info@wastingtimestudio.com
Website: wastingtimestudio.com
Wasting Time Studio is an independent game development team. We are not a registered company. This Privacy Policy applies to all our games (including Temporal Thugs) and our website.
02 Authentication — How We Identify You
Login options
Our games use Epic Online Services (EOS) as a backend authentication layer. As a player, you log in through one of the following supported platforms:
- Steam — via your Valve Steam account
- Google Play Games — via your Google account
We do not offer a direct Epic Games account login to players. EOS operates as a backend service only and is not visible to you as a separate login option.
What Epic Online Services processes
When you authenticate through EOS, Epic Games collects and processes certain information — such as a platform-specific account ID, display name, and authentication tokens — in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
What we receive
We only receive the following from EOS:
- Your display name (as set on your Steam or Google account) — to show your name in-game
- An anonymous platform user ID — to enable multiplayer and session features
We do not receive or store your email address, password, payment information, or any other personal information associated with your Steam or Google accounts.
No separate account required
We do not maintain our own account system. You do not need to register with us. All authentication is handled through EOS and the platform you choose.
03 Information We Collect Through Our Games
Our games collect only the minimum data required to provide online multiplayer functionality:
| Data type | Purpose | Stored? |
|---|---|---|
| Display name (from Steam / Google) | Show your name to other players in-game | Session only |
| Anonymous platform user ID | Matchmaking and session management | Session only |
| Game session data (scores, match results, selected characters) | Game functionality | Session only |
| Connection quality metrics | Optimise multiplayer performance | Not stored |
We do not store, access, or transmit personal information such as your email address, real name, physical address, IP address, or payment information.
04 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)
- Contract performance (Art. 6.1.b): To provide the game services you requested — matchmaking, multiplayer sessions, in-game display of your name
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f): Game functionality, bug fixing, and improving stability
- Consent (Art. 6.1.a): For promotional communications only, and only if you explicitly opted in
05 Crash Reports and Analytics
Our games may automatically send anonymised technical data to Unity Technologies, such as crash reports and performance metrics. This data is used solely to fix bugs and improve game quality. It contains no personally identifiable information and cannot be traced to any specific user.
For more information, refer to Unity's Privacy Policy.
06 Multiplayer Features
Our games include online multiplayer features such as lobbies and real-time gameplay. During a session:
- Lobby information (including lobby codes and player lists) is processed through Epic Online Services
- Lobby names visible to other players are handled by EOS and are not recorded or stored by us
- All session data is discarded when the session ends
No multiplayer session data is retained by us beyond the duration of your game session.
07 Email and Website
Information collected
We collect only the information you voluntarily provide when you contact us by email or through contact forms on wastingtimestudio.com — typically your email address, name, and the content of your message.
How we use it
- Responding to your enquiries or support requests
- Investigating and fixing bugs you report
- Sending game updates — only if you opted in
We do not share your contact information with any third parties, except as strictly necessary for our email hosting provider to deliver the service.
Deletion and opt-out
To request deletion of any personal information you have shared with us, or to unsubscribe from communications, email us at info@wastingtimestudio.com. We will honour your request within 30 calendar days.
08 Third-Party Platforms and Services
To play our games you will interact with one or more of the following third-party services, each governed by their own terms and privacy policies:
| Service | Role | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Steam (Valve Corporation) | Player login and platform distribution | View policy |
| Google Play Games (Google LLC) | Player login and Android distribution | View policy |
| Epic Online Services (Epic Games, Inc.) | Backend authentication and multiplayer infrastructure | View policy |
| Unity Technologies | Crash reporting and diagnostics | View policy |
We have no control over these third-party services and are not responsible for their data practices. You agree that: (i) we have no responsibility or liability for any third-party service; (ii) we are not liable for any loss or claim related to third-party services; and (iii) you release us from any claims related to your use of those services.
09 International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (Epic Games, Unity Technologies) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are protected by:
- EU–US Data Privacy Framework
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
10 Children's Privacy
Temporal Thugs is rated PEGI 12 and is intended for players aged 12 and older.
Under Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD), the age of digital consent in Spain is 14 years. Players aged 12–13 may only use our games with the express consent of a parent or legal guardian.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has accessed our games or sent us personal information, please contact us at info@wastingtimestudio.com.
11 Data Storage and Retention
Where data is stored: Any technical data we process passes through our service providers' infrastructure (Unity Technologies and Epic Games), which operates within and outside the EU. We do not operate our own data storage servers.
Retention periods:
- Game session data (display name, user ID): discarded at the end of each session
- Anonymised crash and diagnostic data: retained only as long as necessary for bug fixing and quality improvement
- Email correspondence: retained only as long as needed to resolve your request, or until you ask for deletion
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the data we process, though no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.
12 Your Rights Under GDPR and LOPDGDD
If you are located in the European Union or Spain, you have the following rights regarding any personal data we hold about you:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opposition: Object to the processing of your personal data
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for promotional emails at any time
- Lodge a complaint: File a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) at www.aepd.es, or with your local supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@wastingtimestudio.com. We will respond within 30 calendar days.
13 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our games or practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you via an in-game notification panel the next time you launch the game, and we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our games following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. Updates will not apply retroactively. For changes that affect how we process personal data in a way that requires renewed consent under GDPR, we will seek that consent explicitly.
Each of our games may also be subject to its own Terms of Use. If there is any conflict between this Privacy Policy and a game's Terms of Use, the Terms of Use control.
14 Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: info@wastingtimestudio.com
- Website: wastingtimestudio.com
- Location: Granada, Spain
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Spain and the European Union.