Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 22, 2026
Last Updated: April 22, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Birich Studio ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our products, including video games such as Paparazzi Simulator and any future titles released under the Birich Studio name, as well as our website at https://birich.studio (collectively, the "Services").
Birich Studio is operated as a sole proprietorship based in Turkey. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We aim to collect only what is necessary to operate and improve our Services. The data we collect falls into the following categories:
2.1 Diagnostic and Crash Data (Automatic)
When you play our games, we automatically collect technical information to help identify and fix bugs, including:
- Operating system and version
- Hardware specifications (CPU, GPU, RAM)
- Game version
- Crash logs and stack traces
- Gameplay session metadata (e.g., active scene or level at time of crash)
This data is collected through Unity's built-in Diagnostics service and, where applicable, Steam's crash reporting. This data does not include direct identifiers such as your name, email, or home address. However, combined technical information may be considered personal data under some jurisdictions.
You can disable managed exception reporting at any time through the in-game Settings menu. Native crash data may still be collected through the platform you are playing on (e.g., Steam), and you may configure your platform's settings separately to control this.
2.2 Feedback You Submit (Voluntary)
If you choose to submit feedback through an in-game form or via our website, we collect:
- The content of your feedback message
- Game version and operating system (automatically attached)
- The map or mission context, if provided
- Your email address, only if you choose to provide one for follow-up
Providing feedback is entirely optional.
2.3 Website Data
When you visit https://birich.studio, our hosting provider (Cloudflare) may log basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, for security and performance purposes. Our website does not use cookies or tracking technologies for advertising or profiling.
2.4 Steam Platform Data
When you purchase or play our games on Steam, Valve Corporation handles your transaction and account information. We may receive limited data from Steam, such as your Steam ID and achievement progress, to enable game features. We do not receive your payment information, real name, or contact details from Steam.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To fix bugs and improve game stability — diagnostic data helps us identify crashes and performance issues
- To respond to feedback — if you provide an email, we may contact you for clarification or to notify you of a fix
- To improve our games — we analyze aggregated feedback to prioritize updates and new features
- To comply with legal obligations — where required by law
We do not use your information for advertising or profiling-based decision-making. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal basis for processing your data is as follows:
- Legitimate interest — for collecting diagnostic and crash data to ensure product quality and stability
- Consent — for processing feedback you voluntarily submit and any email address you provide
- Contract performance — for data necessary to deliver the game you purchased
You can withdraw consent for feedback you have submitted by contacting us. You also have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interest (such as diagnostic data collection) at any time.
5. Third-Party Services
We rely on the following service providers to operate our Services. Each handles data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
- Unity Technologies — diagnostic and crash reporting (Unity Diagnostics).
Privacy policy: https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy - Valve Corporation (Steam) — game distribution, Steam account features, and native crash reporting.
Privacy policy: https://store.steampowered.com/privacy_agreement/ - Google LLC — feedback form submissions via Google Forms and Google Sheets.
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy - Cloudflare, Inc. — website hosting and security.
Privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
We do not share your data with any third parties beyond these essential service providers.
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy:
- Diagnostic and crash data: retained for up to 90 days, after which it is deleted or anonymized
- Feedback submissions: retained for up to 24 months to track issues and improvements
- Website server logs: retained for up to 30 days for security monitoring
When retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
7. International Data Transfers
Because our service providers (Unity, Valve, Google, Cloudflare) are based outside of Turkey and the EEA, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries, including the United States. These providers maintain appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data during international transfer.
8. Your Rights
8.1 Under KVKK (Turkey)
If you are located in Turkey, you have the following rights under the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK, Law No. 6698):
- To learn whether your personal data is processed
- To request information about how your data is processed
- To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used for its intended purpose
- To know the third parties with whom your data is shared, domestically or abroad
- To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data
- To request deletion or destruction of your data
- To object to decisions made exclusively through automated processing
- To claim compensation for damages resulting from unlawful processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
8.2 Under GDPR (EU/EEA) and UK GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of the above rights, contact us at birichgame@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
9. Children's Privacy
Our games are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.
Where local law requires a higher minimum age (such as 16 under GDPR in some countries), we comply with applicable law.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including limiting access to authorized parties and using encrypted transmission where applicable. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as a statement in-game or on our website.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Birich Studio
Email: birichgame@gmail.com
Website: https://birich.studio