Bonus Stage Publishing

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Bonus Stage Oy (“Bonus Stage”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data across all of our websites, services, products, and games. This includes our website located at bonusstage.co, our newsletters and mailing lists, our online stores, and all games published under the Bonus Stage Publishing name on any platform worldwide, including but not limited to Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Epic Games Store, iOS, Android, and other distribution platforms (collectively, the “Services”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicable Finnish legislation, and other relevant international privacy laws.

Individuals under 18 should consult their parent or guardian before providing any personal information.

1. Contact Details

Data Controller:
Bonus Stage Oy
Business ID: 3018093-8
Palolankuja 3 LH 7
90620 Oulu
Finland
Email: team@bonusstage.co

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of:

Our website (bonusstage.co)

Our newsletters and mailing list systems

Our online store

Any feedback, support, or communication channel we operate

All digital games, software, and products published by Bonus Stage Publishing on any platform globally

Third-party websites or services linked from our Services may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies separately.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

A. Data You Provide to Us

You may provide personal data when you:

  • Sign up for newsletters or mailing lists
  • Purchase products or merchandise
  • Apply to test or review our games
  • Contact our support or submit inquiries
  • Participate in surveys, contests, or feedback programs

This data may include:

  • Identity and contact details (name, email address)
  • Payment details (processed via third-party secure providers; we do not store full card data)
  • Purchase and transaction history
  • Support messages, user inquiries, and correspondence
  • Game-testing preferences (favourite genres, preferred platforms, etc.)

Purpose:

  • Processing orders and delivering products
  • Communicating with you and responding to inquiries
  • Administering newsletters and marketing (where legally permitted)
  • Evaluating game-testing applications and sending invitations
  • Maintaining our Services and improving user experience

B. Data Collected Automatically

When you access our website or games, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location (country/state)
  • Device and browser information
  • Pages visited, links clicked, and session behaviour
  • Error logs and crash reports
  • Cookies and similar technologies

Purpose:

  • Website and Services operation
  • Security, error detection, and fraud prevention
  • Analytics and performance improvement

C. Data From Third Parties

If you register or log into our Services via a third-party platform (e.g., Google, Steam), we may receive:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile picture
  • Account identifiers
  • Age group or region (if provided by the platform)

We use this information solely to operate and maintain your account or game functionality.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

  • Contractual necessity:
    To process purchases, deliver products, operate games, and provide support.
  • Legitimate interests:
    To operate, maintain, and improve our Services; prevent abuse; and manage analytics.
  • Consent:
    For newsletters, optional analytics, marketing communications, and game-testing programs.
  • Legal obligation:
    For accounting, record-keeping, regulatory compliance, and responding to lawful requests.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our website, games, and related Services
  • Process orders and payments
  • Send updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent)
  • Manage support requests and user communications
  • Conduct analytics to improve performance, gameplay, and user experience
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security breaches
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data.

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

A. Service Providers

These support the operation of our Services. They include:

  • Google Analytics – analytics and traffic insights
  • Vercel – website hosting and infrastructure
  • Brevo (Sendinblue) – email delivery and newsletters
  • Steamworks Telemetry – platform analytics
  • Platform-specific analytics – Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Epic, Apple, Google

These processors act on our behalf and follow strict privacy and security requirements.

B. Partner Studios and Developers

Only when necessary for support, playtesting coordination, or community operations.

C. Legal and Regulatory Authorities

When required by applicable law or to protect legal rights.

D. Business Transfers

If Bonus Stage is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

We do not share personal data with third parties for their independent marketing.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU/EEA.
When this occurs, we use appropriate legal safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Data processing agreements ensuring equivalent protection

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

  • Delivering products
  • Providing support
  • Fulfilling legal, tax, and accounting requirements
  • Resolving disputes

After this period, we either delete or anonymize the data.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Used to analyse website and game usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Performance cookies: Improve loading speeds and platform operation
  • Preference cookies: Store user language or settings

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Our Services may not respond to “Do Not Track” signals because standards are not unified.

A detailed Cookie Notice can be provided upon request.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without parental consent.
If we learn we have collected such data without consent, we delete it.

11. Your Rights (GDPR)

As an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – Obtain a copy of your personal data
  • Right of rectification – Correct inaccurate information
  • Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data
  • Right to restrict processing – Limit how your data is used
  • Right to object – Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Right to data portability – Transfer your data to another service
  • Right to withdraw consent – At any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint – With a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact: team@bonusstage.co

12. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Restricted access controls
  • Encryption
  • Firewalls and anti-malware protection
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Monitoring and logging

No online service is completely secure, but we strive to protect your data to the highest reasonable standards.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy in response to legal, technical, or operational changes.
Significant changes will be communicated through our website or other appropriate channels.

The “last updated” date at the top of this document reflects the most recent version.

14. Contact Information

For any questions or privacy requests:

Bonus Stage Oy
Business ID: 3018093-8
Palolankuja 3 LH 7
90620 Oulu, Finland
Email: team@bonusstage.co