1. Introduction
Welcome to Thomas Förg Media (“Thomas Förg”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, protect, and process your personal data when you visit our website, use our services, contact us, purchase our products through third-party platforms, or otherwise interact with us.
This Privacy Policy has been drafted to comply, where applicable, with international privacy and data protection laws, including but not limited to:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“General Data Protection Regulation” or “GDPR”)
- UK GDPR
- California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”)
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”)
- Australian Privacy Act 1988
- Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (“FADP”)
- Other applicable international privacy regulations.
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
For purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller is:
Thomas Förg Media
Website:
https://thomasfoerg.com
Email:
thomas.foerg.media@gmail.com
If required by applicable law, requests concerning your personal data may be submitted using the contact information above.
3. Scope of this Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- this Website;
- all pages hosted under this domain;
- contact forms;
- newsletters (if offered);
- consulting inquiries;
- Unreal Engine development services;
- educational services;
- software development;
- video games developed by Thomas Förg;
- communications by email;
- any future services offered through this Website.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to websites operated by third parties.
4. Third-Party Platforms
Our games may be distributed through third-party platforms including but not limited to:
- Steam
- Epic Games Store
- itch.io
- Microsoft Store
- PlayStation Store
- Nintendo eShop
- Google Play
- Apple App Store
These services operate independently from Thomas Förg Media.
Purchases, payment processing, account management, licensing, cloud saves, achievements, friends lists, multiplayer functionality, refunds, subscriptions, payment information, user authentication, and platform-specific analytics are processed under the respective privacy policies of those providers.
We do not receive your payment card information, banking information, or complete purchase history from these platforms.
When purchasing games through these platforms, your relationship concerning payment processing and platform accounts exists directly with the respective platform provider.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party service they use.
5. Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect the following categories of information.
Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide information including:
- your name;
- company name;
- email address;
- phone number;
- billing information (where applicable);
- project information;
- messages submitted through contact forms;
- support requests;
- attachments you voluntarily upload.
Providing this information is entirely voluntary.
Failure to provide certain information may limit our ability to respond to inquiries or provide requested services.
Technical Information
When visiting our Website, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- browser version;
- operating system;
- language settings;
- device type;
- screen resolution;
- referring URL;
- pages visited;
- timestamps;
- session duration;
- clickstream data;
- HTTP request information;
- server log information.
Such information may be collected automatically through standard internet technologies.
Device Information
We may collect information regarding the device used to access the Website, including:
- hardware model;
- operating system version;
- browser configuration;
- network information;
- device identifiers where technically available.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use:
- cookies;
- session cookies;
- persistent cookies;
- local storage;
- security cookies;
- preference cookies;
- analytics cookies;
- similar technologies.
Cookies help us:
- operate the Website;
- improve functionality;
- remember preferences;
- enhance security;
- understand Website performance.
Users may disable cookies through browser settings.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
6. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, personal data is processed only where one or more legal bases exist, including:
Consent
Where you voluntarily provide consent.
Contract
Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or prior to entering into a contract.
Legal Obligation
Where processing is required by applicable law.
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary for legitimate business interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
Examples include:
- maintaining Website security;
- fraud prevention;
- responding to inquiries;
- improving Website performance;
- defending legal claims;
- maintaining business records.
7. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for purposes including:
- responding to inquiries;
- customer support;
- providing consulting services;
- project communication;
- software development;
- improving Website functionality;
- troubleshooting;
- fraud detection;
- preventing abuse;
- legal compliance;
- enforcing our Terms of Service;
- protecting our legal rights;
- internal administration;
- responding to lawful governmental requests.
We will not process your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without providing additional notice where required by law.
8. Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect
We do not intentionally collect:
- sensitive health information;
- biometric identifiers;
- genetic information;
- political opinions;
- religious beliefs;
- trade union membership;
- racial or ethnic origin;
- sexual orientation;
- criminal convictions;
unless voluntarily submitted by you during communications.
If such information is unintentionally received, it will only be processed where legally permitted.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
Where applicable law establishes a higher minimum age (such as 16 years under portions of the GDPR), those requirements also apply.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information as soon as practicable.
Parents or legal guardians may contact us regarding any concerns related to children’s privacy.
10. Server Logs
When you access the Website, our servers and hosting providers may automatically create log files as part of standard system administration and security operations.
These log files may include:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- operating system;
- device information;
- referring website;
- requested URLs;
- HTTP status codes;
- date and time of requests;
- bandwidth usage;
- network diagnostics;
- security-related events.
Server logs are processed for legitimate business purposes including:
- maintaining Website stability;
- detecting technical issues;
- preventing unauthorized access;
- investigating abuse;
- protecting against cyberattacks;
- maintaining service availability;
- complying with legal obligations.
Server logs are retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for these purposes unless a longer retention period is required by law or necessary for legal proceedings.
11. Website Hosting
Our Website is hosted by third-party infrastructure providers.
These providers may process certain technical information on our behalf solely for the purpose of operating and securing the Website.
Hosting providers may have access to server logs and technical information necessary for:
- hosting;
- maintenance;
- backups;
- security monitoring;
- disaster recovery;
- infrastructure management.
Such providers act either as Data Processors or Independent Controllers depending on the applicable legal framework and the nature of the processing.
We use commercially reasonable efforts to select providers that maintain appropriate technical and organizational security measures.
12. Contact Forms
If you contact us through the Website, we may collect information including:
- name;
- email address;
- company name;
- subject;
- message content;
- attachments;
- technical metadata.
This information is processed solely for:
- responding to your inquiry;
- providing requested information;
- preparing quotations;
- discussing projects;
- customer support;
- legal documentation where necessary.
We request that you do not submit confidential information or sensitive personal data unless specifically requested.
13. Email Communications
When communicating with us via email, we may retain correspondence for:
- responding to inquiries;
- maintaining business records;
- contractual communications;
- customer support;
- legal compliance;
- dispute resolution.
Email communications transmitted over the Internet may not be completely secure.
Although we implement reasonable safeguards, no method of electronic communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
14. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance security, and analyze Website performance.
Cookies may include:
Essential Cookies
Required for core Website functionality.
These cookies cannot generally be disabled without affecting Website operation.
Preference Cookies
Used to remember user preferences and settings.
Security Cookies
Used to detect malicious activity and protect against unauthorized access.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, analytics cookies help us understand:
- visitor numbers;
- Website performance;
- navigation patterns;
- page popularity;
- technical issues.
Analytics cookies are only used where permitted under applicable law.
Users may configure browser settings to reject or delete cookies.
Blocking cookies may impact Website functionality.
15. Analytics
The Website may use analytics services to better understand visitor interactions.
Analytics may collect information such as:
- approximate geographic region;
- browser type;
- operating system;
- device type;
- pages viewed;
- session duration;
- referring websites;
- anonymized usage statistics.
Where required by law, analytics services are used only after obtaining appropriate user consent.
We make reasonable efforts to configure analytics in a privacy-conscious manner whenever technically feasible.
16. Embedded Content
The Website may display content hosted by third parties, including:
- YouTube videos;
- Vimeo videos;
- Twitch streams;
- social media posts;
- embedded maps;
- game trailers;
- interactive media.
Embedded content behaves as though the visitor accessed the third-party website directly.
These providers may independently collect:
- IP addresses;
- browser information;
- cookies;
- device identifiers;
- usage information.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party content providers.
Visitors should review the privacy policies of those providers before interacting with embedded content.
17. Social Media
The Website may link to social media platforms including:
- X (formerly Twitter);
- LinkedIn;
- YouTube;
- Instagram;
- Facebook;
- Discord;
- TikTok;
- Bluesky;
- Reddit;
- GitHub.
Following these links transfers you to services operated independently by third parties.
Your interactions with those services are governed exclusively by their respective privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external platforms.
18. Video Games
Thomas Förg develops and publishes video games.
Depending on the game and platform, gameplay may involve:
- online connectivity;
- multiplayer services;
- cloud saving;
- achievements;
- leaderboards;
- matchmaking;
- downloadable content;
- game updates;
- crash reporting.
Each game may include its own Privacy Policy where appropriate.
Where no separate Privacy Policy exists, this Privacy Policy applies in conjunction with any applicable platform-specific policies.
19. Steam
Games distributed through Steam are subject to services operated by Valve Corporation.
Steam independently manages:
- user accounts;
- authentication;
- purchases;
- refunds;
- payment processing;
- cloud saves;
- achievements;
- friends lists;
- community features;
- workshop content;
- platform analytics.
Thomas Förg Media does not receive your payment card details or other sensitive financial information processed by Steam.
Where Steam provides aggregated statistics, such information generally does not identify individual users.
Users should review Steam’s Privacy Policy for additional information.
20. Epic Games Store
Games distributed through the Epic Games Store are subject to Epic Games’ own privacy practices.
Epic Games independently manages:
- account authentication;
- payment processing;
- purchases;
- refunds;
- cloud services;
- Epic Online Services;
- achievements;
- platform functionality.
Thomas Förg Media does not process payment information collected by Epic Games.
Platform-specific processing remains subject to Epic Games’ own Privacy Policy.
21. Crash Reports and Diagnostics
Certain software products may automatically generate diagnostic information following application crashes or technical failures.
Such information may include:
- software version;
- operating system;
- hardware configuration;
- graphics hardware;
- memory usage;
- stack traces;
- exception reports;
- technical diagnostics.
Crash reports are used exclusively for:
- identifying software defects;
- improving stability;
- fixing bugs;
- enhancing compatibility;
- improving user experience.
Crash reports are not intentionally designed to identify individual users.
22. Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage third-party providers for services including:
- Website hosting;
- email delivery;
- domain registration;
- cloud infrastructure;
- customer support;
- analytics;
- payment processing;
- content delivery networks;
- software development tools;
- security monitoring.
Such providers receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform their services.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate contractual safeguards are implemented.
23. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We do not rent personal information.
We do not knowingly trade personal information for monetary compensation.
We may disclose information only where reasonably necessary, including:
- service providers;
- legal advisors;
- accountants;
- auditors;
- insurers;
- governmental authorities;
- law enforcement agencies;
- courts;
- regulators;
- successor entities in connection with mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, or asset transfers.
Any disclosure will be limited to the information reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.
24. International Data Transfers
Because the Internet is global, personal information may be transferred to, processed in, or stored in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards including, where applicable:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission;
- adequacy decisions;
- contractual safeguards;
- technical safeguards;
- organizational safeguards.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that international transfers may occur where legally permitted.
25. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- provide requested services;
- comply with legal obligations;
- resolve disputes;
- enforce agreements;
- maintain business records;
- protect legal rights.
Retention periods vary depending on:
- the type of information;
- applicable laws;
- contractual obligations;
- legitimate business needs.
Once information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise rendered permanently inaccessible where reasonably practicable.
26. Security Measures
We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, misuse, or accidental loss.
These safeguards may include, where appropriate:
- encrypted communications using HTTPS/TLS;
- firewall protection;
- access controls and authentication mechanisms;
- least-privilege access principles;
- secure hosting infrastructure;
- regular software updates;
- malware protection;
- vulnerability monitoring;
- backup and disaster recovery procedures;
- logging and security monitoring.
Despite these measures, no method of electronic transmission, storage, or processing can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot warrant or guarantee absolute security.
Users are responsible for protecting their own devices, passwords, and account credentials.
27. Your Rights Under the GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have the following rights, subject to applicable law:
- the right to access your personal data;
- the right to rectify inaccurate information;
- the right to erase personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”);
- the right to restrict processing;
- the right to object to processing;
- the right to data portability;
- the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent;
- the right not to be subject to certain automated decision-making where applicable.
These rights are not absolute and may be subject to statutory limitations or exceptions.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
We may request additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.
28. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- know what personal information is collected;
- know the sources of that information;
- know the purposes for which information is collected;
- know the categories of third parties receiving information;
- request deletion of personal information;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request access to personal information;
- receive information in a portable format where applicable;
- limit the use of sensitive personal information where applicable;
- be free from unlawful discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
Thomas Förg Media does not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
Thomas Förg Media does not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
29. Canadian Privacy Rights
Individuals located in Canada may have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial legislation.
These rights may include:
- requesting access to personal information;
- requesting correction of inaccurate information;
- withdrawing consent where appropriate;
- requesting additional information regarding our privacy practices.
30. Australian Privacy Rights
Australian residents may have rights under the Privacy Act 1988.
Where applicable, individuals may request:
- access to personal information;
- correction of inaccurate information;
- additional details regarding our information handling practices.
31. Swiss Privacy Rights
Where the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) applies, Swiss residents may exercise rights comparable to those provided under the GDPR, subject to applicable law.
32. United Kingdom Privacy Rights
Residents of the United Kingdom may exercise rights under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
These rights generally correspond to those available under the GDPR.
33. Data Requests
When responding to requests concerning personal information, we reserve the right to:
- verify the identity of the requester;
- request additional documentation;
- deny requests where permitted by applicable law;
- charge reasonable administrative fees where legally permitted;
- retain information necessary to comply with legal obligations.
We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
34. Marketing Communications
If we provide newsletters or marketing communications, they will only be sent where permitted by applicable law.
Recipients may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions contained in the communication or by contacting us directly.
Transactional communications relating to existing business relationships may still be sent where legally permitted.
35. Artificial Intelligence Services
Some services, products, or communications may involve the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies to improve productivity, software development, customer support, content generation, or related business operations.
Where AI tools are used, we seek to avoid processing personal information beyond what is reasonably necessary for the intended purpose.
Users should avoid submitting confidential, proprietary, classified, or highly sensitive personal information unless explicitly requested.
We do not guarantee that AI-generated content is free from errors and recommend independent verification where appropriate.
36. External Links
The Website may contain links to external websites, applications, products, services, or resources operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for:
- their privacy practices;
- their security;
- their content;
- their availability;
- their legal compliance.
Accessing external resources is done entirely at the user’s own discretion and risk.
37. Intellectual Property
Nothing contained in this Privacy Policy grants any license, ownership, or intellectual property rights relating to our software, games, trademarks, branding, graphics, source code, or other proprietary materials.
38. Legal Compliance
We may process, retain, or disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to:
- comply with applicable laws;
- comply with court orders;
- comply with lawful governmental requests;
- investigate suspected fraud;
- prevent illegal activity;
- protect public safety;
- enforce contractual rights;
- defend legal claims;
- protect our business interests.
39. Business Transfers
In the event of:
- a merger;
- acquisition;
- investment;
- restructuring;
- sale of assets;
- insolvency;
- bankruptcy;
- corporate reorganization;
personal information may be transferred to the acquiring or successor entity, subject to applicable law.
40. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Thomas Förg Media shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, special, punitive, or similar damages arising from or relating to:
- use of the Website;
- reliance upon information provided on the Website;
- interruptions of service;
- third-party services;
- unauthorized access;
- data breaches caused by third parties;
- malware;
- cyberattacks;
- internet failures;
- force majeure events.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
41. No Guarantee
While we implement commercially reasonable security measures, we do not guarantee:
- uninterrupted Website availability;
- error-free operation;
- complete security;
- complete confidentiality of internet transmissions;
- compatibility with all devices;
- uninterrupted access to third-party services.
Users access the Website entirely at their own risk.
42. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify, update, replace, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice, except where advance notice is required by applicable law.
Changes become effective upon publication on this Website.
The “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy indicates the most recent revision.
Continued use of the Website after publication of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the revised version where permitted by applicable law.
43. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable at the principal place of business of Thomas Förg Media, without regard to conflict of law principles, except where mandatory consumer or data protection laws require otherwise.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits any mandatory rights granted to consumers under applicable law.
44. Severability
If any provision of this Privacy Policy is determined by a court or competent authority to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Any invalid provision shall be interpreted, to the greatest extent possible, in a manner consistent with the original intent.
45. Entire Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy constitutes the entire privacy notice governing the collection, processing, use, disclosure, storage, and protection of personal information relating to this Website unless supplemented by a separate privacy notice applicable to a specific service or product.
46. Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests concerning personal information may be directed to:
Thomas Förg Media
Website: https://thomasfoerg.com
Email: thomas.foerg.media@gmail.com
We will make reasonable efforts to respond within the time periods required by applicable law.
47. Final Statement
Your privacy is important to us.
We are committed to processing personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws. We continuously review our practices and implement reasonable safeguards to protect the information entrusted to us.
By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Thomas Förg Media 