Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 9, 2026
Friction Studios ("we", "us", "our") operates friction-studios.com and distributes its games, including AstroSurvivor, through this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
- Contact form. If you contact us through the contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide so we can read and reply to your inquiry.
- Newsletter. If you subscribe, we collect your email address to send you news and updates about Friction Studios. You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us.
- App downloads. When you install one of our apps (for example, AstroSurvivor), our servers deliver the install manifest and app package. Standard web server logs (including IP address, requested files, timestamps, and browser type) are generated in the course of serving these downloads.
- Server logs. Like most websites, we keep standard access logs for security, debugging, and operational purposes.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your messages and support requests;
- Send newsletter updates you have requested;
- Deliver app downloads and maintain the availability of our services;
- Monitor for abuse, diagnose technical problems, and keep the site secure.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
Cookies and Tracking
This website does not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. We only use the minimal technical storage needed to serve the site and its downloads.
Third-Party Services
Our contact form is delivered through a third-party email service (Microsoft), and the website is hosted by a third-party infrastructure provider. These providers process data only on our behalf to operate the site. We do not otherwise share your personal information except where required by law.
Data Retention
We keep contact-form messages and newsletter subscriptions for as long as needed to handle your request or subscription, after which they are deleted. Server logs are retained for a limited operational period.
Security
The site is served over HTTPS. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we process. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location (including California and the EEA/UK), you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us at admin@friction-studios.com or through the contact form on our home page.