Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 October 2026
This policy explains what personal data is collected when you play NightMaw or visit nightmaw.com, why, and what your rights are. NightMaw is made by one developer at Sneaking Studios, based in the United Kingdom. Sneaking Studios is the data controller.
Contact: gorb@nightmaw.com
1. Data collected by the game
NightMaw uses Epic Online Services (EOS) for online play, and is distributed through Steam. When you play online, the following is processed:
| Data | Why |
|---|---|
| Epic account ID, display name, preferred language and linked account display names (only if you sign in with an Epic account and allow it) | To sign you in, show your name to other players and run matchmaking |
| Online presence and friends information (only if you allow it) | So you can see and join friends |
| Platform account ID (e.g. Steam ID) and session data such as lobby, match and connection information | To create, find and join matches |
| IP address and basic network/device information | Needed for players to connect to each other; handled by EOS and the platforms |
| Local log files on your PC | For fixing bugs. These stay on your computer unless you choose to send them to us during a playtest |
NightMaw does not currently have in-game voice or text chat, and it does not sell your data or use it for advertising.
2. Data collected by this website
- Hosting and security: the site is served through Cloudflare, which processes your IP address and request information to deliver the site and protect it from abuse. Any analytics used are privacy-friendly and do not use tracking cookies.
- Embedded content: pages may show content from Instagram, YouTube or Steam. Those services may collect data under their own policies when that content loads or you interact with it.
- Email: if you email us or join our mailing list, we keep your email address and message to reply to you or send updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
3. Legal basis
Under UK GDPR, data is processed because it is necessary to provide the game and its online features (contract), for legitimate interests such as security and fixing bugs, or with your consent (for example, the mailing list or Epic account permissions).
4. Third parties
Data is shared only with the services needed to run the game and site. Each has its own privacy policy:
Some of these providers may process data outside the UK, using the safeguards required by law.
5. How long data is kept
Game session data is kept only as long as needed to run matches. Playtest logs you send are deleted once the issues are fixed. Emails and mailing-list addresses are kept until you ask for them to be removed or unsubscribe.
6. Your rights
You can ask to access, correct or delete your personal data, object to or restrict processing, or withdraw consent at any time. Email gorb@nightmaw.com. You can manage or remove NightMaw's access to your Epic account in your Epic account settings under Apps and Accounts. If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
7. Children
NightMaw is not aimed at children under 13, and personal data from children under 13 is not knowingly collected. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please get in touch and it will be deleted.
8. Changes
This policy will be updated as NightMaw grows, for example if voice chat is added. The date at the top shows when it last changed.