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PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 26/03/2026

MGSStudios ("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 your information when you use our website, games, forum, and related services.

  1. WHO WE ARE

MGSStudios is the data controller for the personal data collected through this website and related services.

General contact:
hello@mgsstudios.co.uk

GDPR / data protection contact:
data@mgsstudios.co.uk

  1. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Account information such as username, email address, and encrypted password
  • Information you submit through forms, forum posts, replies, messages, or support requests
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and usage information
  • Login and account activity
  • Game-related information such as platform username, multiplayer session information, and gameplay statistics where applicable
  1. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

We collect data when:

  • You register for an account
  • You post on the forum or submit forms
  • You contact us
  • You browse or use the website
  • You use our games or connected services
  1. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain the website, forum, games, and services
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Allow participation in forum discussions and community features
  • Moderate content and keep the community safe
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our website, games, and services
  • Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, spam, cheating, or other misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  1. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on one or more of the following bases:

  • Consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate interests
  • Legal obligation
  1. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve website functionality and performance
  • Understand how the site is used

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

  1. HOW WE SHARE YOUR DATA

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Hosting providers and website service providers
  • Platform providers such as Meta, Steam, or Roblox where relevant
  • Analytics, security, or technical support providers
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
  1. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

  1. HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR DATA

We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including legal, accounting, security, and moderation requirements.

Forum posts, replies, and account data may be retained while your account remains active or as needed for legitimate business and moderation purposes.

  1. YOUR RIGHTS

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request transfer of your data
  • Withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing

To make a request, contact:
data@mgsstudios.co.uk

  1. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can review and remove it where appropriate.

  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our website and services may contain links to third-party platforms or services, including game platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services, and you should review their own privacy policies.

  1. SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

  1. CONTACT

For general enquiries:
hello@mgsstudios.co.uk

For GDPR and data protection enquiries:
data@mgsstudios.co.uk