Privacy Policy

At Game Verse , operated by 5thScape , we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from users (players purchasing VR games) and publishers (developers listing games) on our VR gaming marketplace. By using Game Verse (accessible at www.5thScape.com ), you agree to this policy. Questions? Contact us at support@5thscape.com .

1. Information We Collect

For Users (Players)

We collect limited data to facilitate your game purchases and enhance your experience:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and payment details (processed via secure third-party providers) when you buy a game.
• Transaction Data: Purchase history, game titles, and voucher codes redeemed on Meta Store.
• Feedback: Optional comments or ratings you submit about games.
• Technical Data: IP address, device type (e.g., VR headset model), browser info, and usage logs for site performance and security.

For Publishers (Developers)

We collect data to manage your game listings and provide insights:

• Account Information: Company name, contact name, and email when you sign up.
• Game Data: Titles, Meta Store voucher codes, and discount settings you provide.
• Performance Data: Sales figures, download counts, and anonymized player feedback from your admin dashboard.
• Technical Data: IP address and login activity for account security.

2. How We Use Your Information

For Users

• Purchases: Process your transactions and deliver Meta Store voucher codes.
• Support: Respond to your inquiries or issues.
• Improvement: Analyze usage trends (anonymized) to enhance Game Verse .
• Communication: Send purchase confirmations or service updates (e.g., site maintenance).

For Publishers

• Listing: Display your games on Game Verse with your set discounts.
• Marketing: Promote your titles via socials, PR, blogs, and events—as outlined in our partnership.
• Insights: Provide sales, downloads, and feedback data via your dashboard to help refine your games.
• Support: Contact you about listings, beta perks (e.g., 100% revenue for first 50), or updates.

3. How We Share Your Information

For Users

• Meta Store: Voucher codes and purchase data are shared with Meta Store for redemption—Meta’s privacy policy applies there.
• Payment Processors: Third parties (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) handle payments securely—we don’t store card details.
• Legal: If required by law (e.g., court order), we may disclose data.

For Publishers

• Marketing Partners: Anonymized game performance stats (e.g., downloads) may be used in promotional materials (e.g., “Top Games on Game Verse ”)—no personal data shared.
• Meta Store: Sales data ties to Meta Store redemptions—handled per their terms.
• Legal: Data may be shared if legally mandated.

We don’t sell or rent your data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking

• What: We use cookies and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to track site usage—page views, clicks, session duration.
• Why: Improve Game Verse ’s performance and user experience (e.g., faster load times).
• Control: Opt out via browser settings—see “Your Rights” below. Note: Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

5. Data Security

• Measures: Encryption (SSL), secure servers, and access controls protect your data.
• Limits: No system is 100% secure—we strive to safeguard but can’t guarantee against breaches.
• Publishers: Your dashboard is password-protected—keep credentials safe.

6. Your Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your data (users: purchase history; publishers: dashboard stats).
• Update: Correct inaccurate info (email us).
• Delete: Ask us to remove your data (users: post-purchase; publishers: post-partnership)—some records may stay for legal reasons.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails via the link provided.
• Contact: support@5thscape.com for requests—allow 30 days.

7. Data Retention

• Users: Purchase data kept for 7 years (tax compliance); feedback and technical data for 2 years or until deleted on request.
• Publishers: Account and performance data retained during partnership + 1 year after, unless deleted earlier on request.
• Post-Deletion: Anonymized stats (e.g., total sales) may persist for analytics.

8. Third-Party Links

• Meta Store: Redirects follow Meta’s privacy policy—we’re not responsible for their practices.
• Payment: Processors have their own policies—review them.

9. Special Notes

• Blockchain: 5thScape uses Ethereum and $5SCAPE tokens—currently, Game Verse doesn’t collect blockchain-specific data (e.g., wallet addresses), but future features may. We’ll update this policy if so.
• Beta Phase: During beta, data use aligns with this policy—extra analytics may refine the platform.

10. Changes to This Policy

• Updates: We may tweak this as Game Verse grows (e.g., Steam expansion). Check back or get notified via email.
• Notice: Significant changes posted 30 days in advance.

11. Contact Us

• Questions: Reach Edward Lewis, Game Publishing Manager, at support@5thscape .