Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Car Empire Simulator - Karl Newton("we", "us", "the seller") collects and uses your personal data when you use our game and website (the "Service"). We act as the data controller for the personal data described here.
Personal data we collect
- Account data: email address, authentication identifiers, display name.
- Game data: your in-game progress, purchases, preferences, and settings.
- Support messages: any content you send us when contacting support.
- Usage and telemetry: device identifiers, IP address, browser type, log data, and gameplay events used for security and product improvement.
Why we use it
- Create and maintain your account (legal basis: performance of contract).
- Provide, personalise, and save your game progress (contract).
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and secure the Service (legitimate interests).
- Respond to support requests (contract / legitimate interests).
- Comply with legal obligations (legal obligation).
Who we share it with
- Hosting and backend providers that store data on our behalf as processors.
- Paddle.com Market Ltd, our Merchant of Record, which handles the sale of the product, subscription management, payments, tax compliance, and invoicing. Paddle acts as an independent controller for that processing.
- Professional advisers (legal, accounting) where necessary.
- Public authorities where required by law.
International transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
Retention
We keep personal data for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period afterwards to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymised.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or object to processing, and withdraw consent at any time. UK/EEA users may lodge a complaint with their supervisory authority. We aim to respond within one month.
Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures, including encryption in transit, access controls, and least-privilege server permissions, to protect personal data.
Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies and local storage to keep you signed in and save gameplay preferences. We do not use advertising cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Contact
For any privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact Car Empire Simulator - Karl Newton at newtonwebdesign.co.uk@gmail.com.
See also our Terms of Service and Refund Policy.