Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 23, 2025

Mana Potion Studios is a name used by sole proprietor Anton Velmozhnyir (Mörikestraße 2, Hannover, Germany, 30177). In some cases, Pingle Studio Ltd. (incorporated under the laws of Cyprus, Company number: НЕ385418, principal place of business at Spyrou Kyprianou 61, SK House, 4003, Limassol, Cyprus), the publisher of the game, may also act as a data controller — either jointly with Mana Potion Studios or independently. For simplicity, throughout this policy, we’ll refer to both as “we” or “us.”

We are the data controller for the personal data we collect directly (e.g. newsletter sign-ups). For data collected via third-party platforms (e.g., Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo), the platform holders are separate data controllers.

This privacy policy explains how we handle your personal data when you use our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or play our games (collectively referred to as our “Services”).

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

When You Sign Up for Our Newsletter:

When You Play Becastled:

We do not collect personal data through gameplay. However, we may receive anonymized or aggregated gameplay statistics, crash reports, or technical diagnostics from platform holders (e.g., Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo). These do not contain personally identifiable information and are governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms.

Other Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain technical details to help us improve performance and fix issues. This can include:

Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on what data we’re handling, how we got it, and where you live, we rely on different legal reasons (“legal bases”) to process your personal information.

If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA) or in countries with similar data laws (like the UK, Switzerland, or Brazil), here's what that typically looks like:

In places where “legitimate interest” doesn’t count as a valid reason under local law, we’ll make sure to rely on something that does — like your consent or a contract with you.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are tiny text files your browser hangs onto to help websites remember stuff. We—and some trusted partners—use cookies and similar tech to:

How We Use Your Information

We use the info we collect to make our Services work better for you. That includes:

Basically, it’s all about making your experience smoother, more relevant, and (hopefully) more fun.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with trusted third parties in limited circumstances:

Where We Store Your Information

We store and process your data in Germany and sometimes in other countries where we (or our partners) operate. No matter where it ends up, we use a mix of technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to keep it safe and to meet legal requirements, like the GDPR and other privacy rules around the world.

How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your data seriously. We use a mix of technical tools (like encryption) and organizational safeguards to help keep your personal info safe from prying eyes.

That said, no system is 100% bulletproof — so while we do our best, we can’t promise total security. It’s always smart to stay sharp with your own data hygiene too (strong passwords, don’t share logins, the usual good stuff).

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the right to:

If you make a request, we will respond within one month. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@manapotionstudios.com

For California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we’re required to give you some extra info if you live in California. Here’s the short version:

You have rights! You can:

Children’s Privacy

Becastled is not intended for children under the age of 12 (or the equivalent minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Third-Party Platforms

Our game is distributed via third-party platforms. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies:

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Significant changes will be communicated via our website or newsletter.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

contact@manapotionstudios.com

info@pinglestudio.com