Ruinfall

Privacy Policy

1. Overview

The following gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal information when you visit our website or use our game. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for data processing on this website and in the game is:

Andreas Schneider
Tränkstraße 3
65558 Holzheim, Germany
Email: info@ruinfallgame.com

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Website

  • Server log files (IP address, browser type, date/time of access, requested URL)
  • Authentication data when signing in with Apple (Apple User ID, email, display name)
  • Bug reports and feature requests you submit
  • Votes on feature requests

3.2 Game

  • Authentication data (Apple/Google Sign-In identifiers)
  • Character data (name, class, level, stats, equipment, inventory)
  • Gameplay statistics (kills, deaths, play time, dungeons completed)
  • Device information (device type, OS version) for compatibility

4. Purpose of Data Processing

  • Providing and maintaining the game service
  • User authentication and account management
  • Saving and synchronizing game progress
  • Displaying global game statistics
  • Processing bug reports and feature requests
  • Preventing cheating and ensuring fair play
  • Technical operation and security of our servers

5. Legal Basis

We process your data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — Performance of a contract (providing the game service, managing your account)
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — Legitimate interests (server security, anti-cheat, analytics for game improvement)
  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — Consent (where explicitly given, e.g., push notifications)

6. Data Storage & Retention

Your data is stored on servers located in Germany (Hetzner Cloud, Falkenstein/Nuremberg). We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be removed within 30 days. Anonymized gameplay statistics may be retained indefinitely.

7. Third-Party Services

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ruinfallgame.com.

9. Cookies

This website uses only technically necessary cookies/local storage for authentication (storing your login session). We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or any third-party advertising cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

Ruinfall is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

Last updated: February 2026