Privacy Policy

Effective: 13 August 2025 Jurisdiction: Netherlands (EU/GDPR)

At VrienSpiek we care about your privacy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you play our social free games in the Netherlands and use our website.

1. Data We Collect

We collect only what we need to operate social, free-to-play games and keep our community safe.

Category Examples Source Required?
Account Data Username, email, password hash, country (NL) Provided by you during sign-up Yes (to create an account)
Gameplay Data Game progress, match history, stats, friends list, in-game chat metadata Generated during play Yes (to provide core features)
Device/Technical IP address, device type, OS/browser, language, crash logs, diagnostics Automatic via our services Yes (performance & security)
Community Content Messages in chats, profile avatar/description, screenshots you upload You and other users No (optional features)
Support Tickets, email, attachments, bug reports You, when contacting support No (unless support needed)

3. Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, then securely delete or anonymize it.

  • Account data: kept while your account is active; deleted within 30 days after confirmed deletion request, backups within 90 days.
  • Gameplay/technical logs: typically 12 months for troubleshooting and anti-abuse.
  • Support data: typically 24 months after case closure.
  • Consent-based data: kept until consent is withdrawn or data is no longer needed.

4. Sharing & Processors

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only with:

  • Service providers (processors): hosting, analytics, email delivery, moderation tools — bound by contracts and confidentiality.
  • Other players: when you use social features (profile name/avatar, lobby presence, chat per your settings).
  • Law enforcement/authorities: when required by applicable law or to protect users and our services.

5. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we use safeguards such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses and additional technical/organizational measures where appropriate.

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies to run the site, remember preferences, and improve performance. Categories include:

  • Strictly necessary (authentication, security)
  • Functional (preferences, remembering settings)
  • Performance/analytics (aggregate usage, crash metrics)
  • Optional (only with consent; you can change choices anytime)

For details and controls, see our Cookies Policy.

7. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights, subject to conditions under the GDPR:

  • Access your data
  • Rectification (correct inaccurate data)
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may ask you to verify your identity.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (encryption in transit, access controls, monitoring, regular backups). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we work continuously to improve our protections.

9. Children & Age Limits

VrienSpiek is intended for players aged 16+. If you are under 16, parental/guardian consent is required where applicable. We remove accounts that we learn are created without appropriate consent.

10. Social Features & User-Generated Content

Our games include chat, friend lists, and profiles. Content you post may be visible to others. Please avoid sharing personal data in public areas. We moderate in line with our community rules and may remove content violating our terms or applicable law.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be highlighted in-product or via email where appropriate. Please review it periodically.

12. Contact & Complaints

Contact VrienSpiek

Data Controller: VrienSpiek B.V.

Keizersgracht 100, 1015 CX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Email: [email protected]

Support: [email protected]

Supervisory Authority (NL)

Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens

You can submit a complaint if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

Website: search “Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens” • Phone: +31 (0)70 888 85 00

If you have appointed a DPO (Data Protection Officer), list their contact details here. If not, this section may be omitted.