Privacy policy – Oaks & Austrians

Data Protection Declaration

Last update: March 2025

Provision of information pursuant to Art 13 of General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) regarding the processing of personal data in the context of using the mobile game “Oaks&Austrians” available on the Apple App Store.

Thank you for your interest in Oaks&Austrians. Protecting your privacy is a high priority for us. We process your personal data solely based on the legal requirements prescribed by the GDPR, in conjunction with the Austrian Data Protection Act and other relevant legal provisions.

You are not obligated to provide us with your data. Data processed automatically when accessing Oaks&Austrians are either not personal data or stored only for short periods (see Section 6.1). However, if you choose to register an account and make in-app purchases, certain data are necessary for the execution of the respective contract.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

The terms used in this Data Protection Declaration are defined by the GDPR. Processing of personal data refers to any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, usage, or transfer. Personal data means any information allowing us or third parties to potentially identify you as an individual.

2. Information on the Controller and Contact Details

Controller in the sense of Art 4 item 7 GDPR:
Sleepy Monsters GmbH
Address: Landstrasse 21, 2003 Leitzersdorf
Email: office@sleepy-monsters.at

3. Links to Third-Party Sites

Oaks&Austrians may contain links to external websites or services. When you click on these links, your data may be processed by the respective third party. We recommend reviewing their data protection policies.

4. Rights of the Data Subject

You may exercise the following rights regarding our processing of your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request information about your processed data (Art 15 GDPR).
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data (Art 16 GDPR).
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of data under specific conditions (Art 17 GDPR).
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: Temporarily restrict processing under certain circumstances (Art 18 GDPR).
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (Art 20 GDPR).
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes (Art 21 GDPR).
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for future processing (Art 7 para 3 GDPR).
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File complaints with relevant supervisory authorities if you believe your data is being mishandled.

5. Data Transfer and Recipients

Your data may be shared within Sleepy Monsters GmbH or with external processors necessary to provide the services offered by Oaks&Austrians. These include:

  • Hosting and backend providers ensuring the functionality and security of the game.
  • Email delivery providers for transactional and marketing communications.
  • Payment processors for handling in-app purchases securely.

Data may be transferred outside of the EU/EEA if required by third-party service providers. Such transfers will be safeguarded by standard contractual clauses as per Art 46 para 2 lit c GDPR.

6. Data Processing Operations

6.1 Processing of Access Data

When you use Oaks&Austrians, certain data are processed automatically, such as:

  • Device type, operating system, and version.
  • IP address.
  • Interaction logs.

Purpose: To maintain technical security, improve gameplay quality, and generate statistical insights.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Art 6 para 1 lit f GDPR).
Storage Period: Data are stored for short periods and then deleted.

6.2 Contacting Us

If you contact us via email or other means, we will process your data to respond to your request.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Art 6 para 1 lit f GDPR) or contract performance if related to user accounts (Art 6 para 1 lit b GDPR).
Storage Period: Data is retained for up to six (6) months unless further processing is required.

6.3 User Accounts and In-App Purchases

When you register an account or make in-app purchases, we collect necessary data to execute contracts and process payments.
Legal Basis: Contract performance (Art 6 para 1 lit b GDPR).
Storage Period: Data is stored as long as your account exists. Inactive accounts are deleted after five (5) years.

6.4 Newsletter Subscription

If you opt-in to receive newsletters, your email address and interaction data are processed to provide marketing communications.
Legal Basis: Consent (Art 6 para 1 lit a GDPR).
Storage Period: Data is erased within fourteen (14) days of unsubscribing.

6.5 User Tracking and Analysis

We may track your gameplay behavior to improve user experience and personalize content.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Art 6 para 1 lit f GDPR).
Storage Period: Data is stored for as long as necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

6.6 Legal Retention Periods

Certain data may be stored for up to seven (7) years if required by legal obligations, such as financial records for tax purposes.
Legal Basis: Legal obligations (Art 6 para 1 lit c GDPR).

7. Cookies

Cookies may be used to improve functionality and user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect gameplay functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to optimize gameplay, analyze user behavior, and enhance user experience.
These services may process data outside the EU/EEA. Standard contractual clauses are used where applicable.

This Data Protection Declaration aims to provide a clear overview of how Sleepy Monsters GmbH processes personal data related to the game “Oaks&Austrians”. For further information or to exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 2.