Privacy Policy

Jul 30, 2025

Welcome to Ruffnauts! We respect your privacy and created this Privacy Policy to help you understand what Personal Data (defined below) we collect through our game and website, how we use and share it, and your choices regarding that data.

In this Privacy Policy, we refer to the Ruffnauts game as the "Game" and the website at https://ruffnauts.com as the "Site." We refer to the Game and Site collectively as the "Services."

This policy applies only to information collected through the Services and does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or platforms. This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Service. Please read both carefully.

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.


1. Data Controller

Vinci Games, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is the data controller for your Personal Data. You may contact us at:

Email: support@ruffnauts.com


2. Children

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it. For Meta Quest users under 13, only Parent-Managed Accounts may access the Game in compliance with platform rules.


3. Personal Data We Collect

Personal Data You Provide: We may collect your email, username, or other information you submit to us through the Site or Game (e.g., bug reports or support requests).

Automatically Collected Data: When you interact with the Game, we may automatically collect:

  • Oculus/Meta ID, username, and profile photo

  • Device ID and hardware data

  • In-game behavior, play sessions, performance metrics

  • In-app purchases and gameplay analytics

  • IP address and rough location data

Cookies: We use session cookies on the Site to improve functionality. These expire when you log out or after a short period of inactivity.

We do not record or store voice chat. Any in-game communication is peer-to-peer and not processed or stored by our systems.


4. How We Use Your Data

We may use your Personal Data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Game and Site

  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback

  • Analyze performance and gameplay

  • Prevent fraud or abuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Send technical updates or service-related communications

We may create anonymized or aggregated datasets for research and product improvement.


5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your Personal Data with:

  • Service Providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, crash reporting)

  • Platform Providers like Meta for authentication and compliance

  • Legal Authorities if required by law or to protect rights and safety

  • Affiliates or Successors in the case of mergers or acquisitions

We do not sell your Personal Data. We do not share your data for advertising purposes.


6. Your Rights and Choices

You may have rights to:

  • Access or correct your Personal Data

  • Delete your Personal Data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Limit or opt out of cookies through your browser settings

To make a request, contact us at support@ruffnauts.com.


7. Data Retention and Security

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the Services or comply with legal obligations. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption and secure servers. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.


8. International Users

If you are accessing the Services from outside the United States, you agree that your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S., where our servers are located.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted to this page with the "Last Updated" date at the top. Continued use of the Services after an update indicates your acceptance.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: support@ruffnauts.com

Mailing Address: Vinci Games, Inc. 439 Union Street, Apt A, San Francisco, CA 94133