Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Fear Comes Home ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit the site, we collect certain information through several methods:

Voluntary Information: If you sign up for our newsletter, join a playtest, or contact us via email, we collect your name and email address.
Automated Information: Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our pages (e.g., how long you viewed the countdown timer).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide updates regarding the development and release of Fear Comes Home.
Improve our website performance and user experience.
Analyze site traffic to understand which parts of our "home" are being explored the most.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share information with service providers who help us run our site (such as Wix for hosting or Mailchimp for newsletters), or if required by law to protect our rights or the safety of our players.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some parts of the site (like the countdown timer or audio triggers) may not function properly without them.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other platforms (like Steam, Epic Games Store, or Discord). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to read their policies before providing any data.

6. Children's Privacy

Fear Comes Home is intended for a mature audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (such as the UK, EU, or California), you may have rights regarding your data, including the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."