DeadWave – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16.05.2026

Developer / Publisher: Firewall Development

Contact: privacy [at] firewallgames.dev

1. Data Collection Overview

DeadWave does not directly collect, store, or process any personal data. The application itself does not capture or send any data except for data that is automatically captured and managed by third-party services, specifically:

• Store platforms (such as Steam) – for purchase history and account management
• Online systems used by the game engine – for multiplayer connectivity and session management

All data collection, processing, and handling related to these third-party services is governed by their respective privacy policies, not by DeadWave or Firewall Development.

2. How Data is Captured

Data in DeadWave is captured only through third-party systems:

• Store Data: When you purchase, download, or manage the game through a digital storefront (e.g., Steam), that platform captures transaction, account, and device information according to their own policies.
• Online Systems Data: When the game connects to online services for multiplayer features, matchmaking, or session management, those systems automatically collect technical data necessary for service operation. This is not captured or stored by DeadWave itself.

DeadWave does not send data to Firewall Development, Epic Games, or any other third party beyond what these platforms automatically handle.

3. How Data is Used

DeadWave does not use, process, or access player data. All data usage is handled exclusively by third-party platforms according to their privacy policies:

• Store Platforms: Use transaction and account data for purchase processing, licensing, account management, and service improvement.
• Online Systems: Use technical data for multiplayer connectivity, player matching, and session stability.

Firewall Development does not receive, access, or use any player data for any purpose.

4. How Data is Shared

DeadWave does not share any data. All data sharing is controlled by the third-party platforms that capture it:

• Store platforms may share data according to their terms of service and applicable law.
• Online systems may share technical data with infrastructure providers necessary for service operation.

For details on how these third-party services handle data sharing, please consult their official privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

DeadWave does not retain any player data. Data retention is managed exclusively by third-party platforms:

• Store Platforms: Retain transaction and account data according to their retention policies, typically for accounting, legal compliance, and customer service purposes.
• Online Systems: Retain technical session data for the duration necessary to maintain service operation, then delete it according to their data retention schedule.

To request data deletion or learn about retention timelines, please contact the respective third-party service provider directly.

6. Third-Party Services

The game uses Epic Online Services and Unreal Engine. For information about data collection, usage, sharing, and retention practices related to these services, please refer to Epic Games' official policies:

• Epic Games Terms of Service
• Epic Games Privacy Policy

7. Your Rights

Since DeadWave does not collect or process personal data, data subject rights (such as access, rectification, or deletion) must be exercised directly with the third-party platforms that captured the data:

• For store-related data, contact your store platform (e.g., Steam, Epic Games Store)
• For online service data, contact the relevant online service provider

8. Website Data Collection

The DeadWave website does not collect information involuntarily. However:

• If you contact us via email at [email protected], we may collect your email address and any information you provide in your message, which we use solely to respond to your inquiry.
• If you subscribe to our newsletter through the website, you consent to receive communications from Firewall Games via the email address you provide. Newsletter subscription is handled by Formspree and follows their Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this notice to comply with legal requirements or to clarify our data practices. The "Effective Date" above will reflect any change.

10. Contact

For any questions about this policy or data privacy practices related to DeadWave, you can write to: privacy [at] firewallgames.dev

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General Disclaimer

DeadWave and its website are developed and maintained by an independent developer and are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. By using the game or website, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the game or website. All trademarks, logos, and copyrights referenced in the game or on the website are the property of their respective owners.