Privacy Policy for Rogue Zero

Effective Date: August 22, 2026

Studio Name: BlueLine Studios ("we", "our", or "us")

Game Title: Rogue Zero

BlueLine Studios is committed to protecting your privacy. This comprehensive Privacy Policy governs your use of Rogue Zero, our official website, associated web services, and any related platform integrations (including Epic Online Services). By downloading, accessing, or playing Rogue Zero, you agree to the data collection and processing practices described in this document.

1. Introduction & Overview

• 1.1. This policy outlines how BlueLine Studios collects, stores, uses, and discloses information from users.
• 1.2. We design our systems to minimize data collection while ensuring core game features function smoothly.
• 1.3. This document applies to all players, beta testers, and website visitors interacting with Rogue Zero.
• 1.4. Additional terms may apply if you access our game via third-party digital storefronts or distribution clients.
• 1.5. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you must discontinue use of Rogue Zero immediately.
• 1.6. We reserve the right to update this policy, with major changes communicated via our website or game channels.

2. Information We Collect

• 2.1. Epic Account Identifiers: When utilizing Epic Online Services, we receive unique account tokens and IDs to handle authentication.
• 2.2. Profile and Display Information: Your public Epic display name and basic associated preferences.
• 2.3. Gameplay Progression Data: Save files, high scores, unlocked achievements, mission progress, and inventory metrics.
• 2.4. In-Game Telemetry: Performance statistics, hardware configuration details, graphic settings, and crash reports.
• 2.5. Network Information: IP addresses, latency figures, connection timestamps, and region identifiers for matchmaking.
• 2.6. Communications Data: Support tickets, bug reports, email inquiries, and forum feedback you send directly to us.
• 2.7. Diagnostic Logs: Error logs generated during gameplay anomalies to help our development team debug crashes.
• 2.8. Browser and Cookie Data: Standard web analytics information if you visit our domain pages.

3. How We Collect Information

• 3.1. Collected automatically when you launch Rogue Zero or connect to multiplayer backends.
• 3.2. Provided voluntarily when you contact BlueLine Studios support or submit bug reports.
• 3.3. Transmitted securely through authorized platform providers like Epic Games, Inc.
• 3.4. Gathered via client-side telemetry modules embedded inside the game engine framework.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

• 4.1. Contractual Necessity: Processing required to let you play Rogue Zero and deliver core multiplayer services.
• 4.2. Legitimate Interests: Improving game balance, ensuring anti-cheat security, and fixing software bugs.
• 4.3. Legal Compliance: Adhering to applicable regulatory requirements, court orders, or lawful government requests.
• 4.4. Consent: Explicit permission given by you for optional analytics or specialized marketing communications.

5. Use of Collected Data

• 5.1. Authenticating player profiles and verifying game ownership status.
• 5.2. Maintaining secure, synchronized multiplayer sessions, leaderboards, and matchmaking matrices.
• 5.3. Diagnosing application crashes, server latency anomalies, and bug reports.
• 5.4. Optimizing game performance across varied computer hardware architectures.
• 5.5. Enforcing terms of service, preventing exploits, and executing anti-cheat telemetry monitoring.
• 5.6. Responding to customer service inquiries and troubleshooting individual account technical hitches.
• 5.7. Distributing crucial patch notes, emergency maintenance warnings, and security alerts.

6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure

• 6.1. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personally identifiable information to external brokers.
• 6.2. Data is shared with Epic Games, Inc. strictly to facilitate Epic Online Services infrastructure functions.
• 6.3. Shared with trusted cloud hosting providers and database administrators under strict confidentiality agreements.
• 6.4. Disclosed if mandated by law, subpoena, or to protect the vital legal rights and safety of BlueLine Studios.
• 6.5. Aggregate, anonymized statistical data may be shared publicly for marketing or industry analytical reports.

7. Epic Online Services Integration

• 7.1. Rogue Zero leverages Epic Online Services (EOS) for backend multiplayer management and social features.
• 7.2. Epic Games processes certain identity verification tokens under its own independent privacy policy guidelines.
• 7.3. You can manage or revoke cross-platform permissions via your primary Epic Account management page.

8. Data Security Measures

• 8.1. We deploy industry-standard encryption protocols (such as HTTPS and TLS) for data transmission.
• 8.2. Database servers are protected by restricted access controls, firewalls, and credential checkpoints.
• 8.3. Internal team access to player telemetry data is strictly restricted to authorized engineering personnel.
• 8.4. Despite our precautions, no electronic transmission over the internet is completely foolproof or secure.

9. Data Retention Policy

• 9.1. Gameplay logs and telemetry data are generally retained in anonymized formats for analytical purposes.
• 9.2. Support request records are stored for up to 24 months to maintain customer continuity history.
• 9.3. Account-linked metrics are preserved as long as your profile remains active or until deletion is requested.
• 9.4. Data is systematically purged or securely shredded once it no longer serves the operational purposes intended.

10. International Data Transfers

• 10.1. BlueLine Studios operates globally, meaning your data may cross international borders for cloud hosting.
• 10.2. We ensure appropriate safeguards are enforced to protect information during international transit.

11. Children's Privacy

• 11.1. Rogue Zero is not intentionally targeted toward children under the age of 13.
• 11.2. We do not knowingly harvest personal identifiable records from minors without parental authorization.
• 11.3. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided data should contact us for immediate deletion.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

• 12.1. Right to Access: You can request a summary report of the personal data we hold regarding your account.
• 12.2. Right to Rectification: You can ask us to update or correct inaccurate profile data elements.
• 12.3. Right to Erasure: You can request the permanent deletion of your stored studio data profiles.
• 12.4. Right to Restriction: You can demand temporary freezes on processing specific categories of information.
• 12.5. Right to Object: You can object to data utilization driven by legitimate studio interest metrics.
• 12.6. Right to Data Portability: You can request an exportable electronic file of your game profile data.

13. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Disclosures

• 13.1. California residents hold distinct rights regarding the access and deletion of collected personal information.
• 13.2. BlueLine Studios does not monetize or trade consumer records as defined under CCPA guidelines.
• 13.3. Exercise your California privacy rights by submitting an electronic request to our contact desk.

14. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• 14.1. Our website may use lightweight technical cookies to remember session states and preferences.
• 14.2. You retain the ability to disable browser-level cookies through your standard application settings.

15. External Links and Third-Party Sites

• 15.1. Our web domains may contain links pointing to external channels outside BlueLine Studios control.
• 15.2. We accept zero liability for privacy policies enforced by third-party platforms or external community sites.

16. Policy Updates and Modifications

• 16.1. BlueLine Studios retains absolute authority to alter this privacy statement at any given time.
• 16.2. Continued utilization of Rogue Zero after posted changes implies total acceptance of the revised terms.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions, complaints, or rights requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to BlueLine Studios via:

• Studio Name: BlueLine Studios
• Email Support: mareksuper231@gmail.com
• Official Website: https://yourverifieddomain.com