1. Information we collect
We collect information to run the Wilderland website, our newsletter and, at launch, the game's online services. The types of information we gather include:
- Contact information: when you email us, request beta access, apply for a press key or sign up for the newsletter, we collect your name, email address, and any outlet or company name you provide.
- Usage data: we automatically collect information about how you interact with this site, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited and time spent on them.
- Player and gameplay data: once Wilderland launches, online play may involve an in-game display name, platform account identifier, session and matchmaking data, progression stats, and crash or performance diagnostics.
- Voice and text chat: multiplayer lobbies of up to 16 players may include chat. Reports of abusive behaviour may be retained for moderation and enforcement.
2. How we use your information
Developers World LLC uses the collected data for the following purposes:
- Service delivery: to operate the website, deliver the game, run matchmaking, save progression and provide player support.
- Communication: to answer your inquiries, send launch and beta announcements you asked for, and share press materials.
- Safety and fair play: to detect cheating, enforce our code of conduct, and investigate abuse reports.
- Improvement: to analyse aggregated gameplay and crash data so we can balance the arena, fix bugs and improve performance.
- Marketing: with your consent, to send newsletters or promotional material about Wilderland and other Developers World LLC titles. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.
3. Data sharing and disclosure
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal identification information. We may share information with:
- Platform partners: Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation), Microsoft (Xbox Series X|S) and Valve (Steam), where required for store distribution, entitlements, achievements or online play. Their own privacy policies also apply to your platform account.
- Service providers: hosting, email delivery, analytics and anti-cheat vendors that help us operate the site and the game, under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal requirements: where required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Children's privacy
Wilderland is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age set by your local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it. Platform-level parental controls on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam continue to apply to online play and chat.
5. Security of your data
We implement a range of technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including encrypted transport, access controls and modern, actively maintained infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and tracking technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and understand how the site is used. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles of individual players.
7. Data retention
We keep contact and newsletter data until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Gameplay and account data is kept for as long as your account is active, plus a limited period needed for security, dispute resolution and legal compliance. Aggregated or anonymised analytics may be kept indefinitely.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- The right to access, update or delete the information we hold about you.
- The right of rectification — correcting inaccurate information.
- The right to object to or restrict our processing of your personal data.
- The right to data portability, and to withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
9. Third-party links
Our website links to platform storefronts, social networks and other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to read their policies.
10. Changes to this policy
Developers World LLC may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, for material changes, announce it on this site.
11. Contact us
This Privacy Policy may change without prior notice. Please review it periodically. Continued use of our website or the game following the posting of revisions means you accept the changes.