Privacy policy

Last updated: 17 October 2025

Jaw Drop Games Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website, (www.jawdropgames.com) and games including Deathground. We are the data controller responsible for any personal data collected through our website, games, or related services.

By using our website or playing our games, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.

Jaw Drop Games Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales. Our registered address is Preston Park House, South Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SB. Please contact us if you have any queries about this Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect

  • We collect the following types of data, depending on how you interact with us:

  • Account and identity information: such as your username, email address, and password.

  • Gameplay and usage data: including session logs, progress, and in-game behaviour.

  • Technical data: such as IP address, device type, operating system, and crash logs.

  • Payment and transaction data: where applicable for in-game purchases.

  • Communications and support: including emails or messages you send to us.

  • Marketing preferences: if you sign up to receive updates or newsletters.

  • Children’s data: if you are under 18, we apply stricter protections and privacy defaults.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Operate and improve our games and websites

  • Provide account access and customer support

  • Process purchases and maintain game services

  • Detect fraud and ensure safety

  • Send updates or marketing (with consent)

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • We will only process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, such as your consent, a contractual need, or a legitimate business interest.

Children and Age-Appropriate Design

  • If you are under 18, we take extra care to protect your information in line with the UK Age-Appropriate Design Code. We limit tracking, disable behavioural advertising by default, and avoid using design features that encourage sharing unnecessary personal data.

Cookies and Analytics

We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies to make our website work and to understand how it’s used. You can adjust or withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time via your browser settings.

Our website may be hosted by Squarespace, which uses functional cookies for site operation. You can read about their cookies on the Squarespace website.

Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers such as hosting, analytics, and payment processors

  • Platform partners or distributors needed to deliver the game

  • Law enforcement or regulators when required by law

  • Other players, if you use in-game social or multiplayer features

If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. While no system is perfectly secure, we continuously review and improve our measures to protect against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Once it is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it securely.

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Withdraw consent for marketing or other processing based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. The latest version will always be posted on our website, and material updates will be clearly communicated.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries about this Privacy Policy.

Email: info@jawdropgames.com