Last updated: September 14, 2026
1. Who we are
Bardic Games Consulting provides video game systems design consulting services. We operate the website at https://bardicgamesconsulting.com. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and the rights you have over it.
For any privacy questions, contact us at: info@bardicgamesconsulting.com.
2. What we collect and why (and our legal basis)
We collect only the information needed to run our business and serve our clients. We do not operate comments, user accounts, or public registration, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
| What we collect | When / how | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Name, email, and message | When you submit our contact form | Legitimate interest / steps before entering a contract |
| Names, contact details, project data of client personnel, and any confidential or proprietary material you share | During consulting engagements, usually under a consulting agreement or NDA | Contract performance |
We use the information to respond to inquiries, prepare proposals, deliver consulting services, manage client relationships, send requested communications, and comply with legal obligations. We will not sell your personal data.
3. Cookies
We do not use analytics or advertising cookies on this site. A cookie consent notice is displayed; we do not set non-essential cookies. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.
4. Who we share data with
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We share information only with service providers who process data on our behalf (such as hosting and email providers) under contracts that require them to protect your data. We may also disclose data where required by law, or in connection with a business transfer (for example, a merger or sale).
5. How long we keep your data
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described above, or as required by law. In general:
- Inquiry and proposal data: 24 months after the inquiry, unless it becomes a client engagement.
- Client and engagement data: for the term of the engagement plus 7 years for tax, legal, and record-keeping obligations.
6. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate data.
- Delete / erase your data.
- Restrict or object to certain processing.
- Data portability — receive a copy of data you provided in a machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell or share your personal information. If the CCPA applies to us, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, correct inaccuracies, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
To make a request, email us at info@bardicgamesconsulting.com. We’ll respond within the timeframe required by law (typically 30 days).
7. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including encrypted connections, restricted access, and confidentiality agreements. No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we work to safeguard your information.
8. Children
Our website and services are directed at businesses and professionals, not children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we’ll delete it promptly.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll post any changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Where required, we’ll notify you directly.