BONUS STAGE OY PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: February 14, 2025
Welcome to Bonus Stage Oy!
Bonus Stage Oy is a video game publisher based in Oulu, Finland. We are dedicated to publishing and supporting games across multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal data in connection with our services, including our games, websites, and any other services that reference this policy (collectively, the "Bonus Stage Services").
If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at team@bonusstage.co. The person responsible for privacy matters at Bonus Stage Oy is our CEO, Sami Mikkola.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal data in three main ways:
A. Information You Provide
When creating an account, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting our support team, you may provide us with information such as your name, email address, and other details necessary for account management or support.
When making purchases, payment-related details (such as billing information) may be collected by our payment processors.
If you participate in community events, contests, or surveys, we collect information relevant to your participation.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
We automatically collect data related to your use of our games and services, such as:
Gameplay statistics and interactions
Device and system information (e.g., IP address, hardware identifiers, browser type, and settings)
Log files, crash reports, and performance data
General location derived from your IP address
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze interactions, and personalize content.
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from platforms where our games are distributed (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC game stores) to facilitate account linking, purchases, and support services.
If you choose to link your Bonus Stage account with a third-party service (such as a social media platform), we may collect data shared by that service.
2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We process personal data to:
Provide, operate, and improve the Bonus Stage Services
Manage user accounts, process transactions, and provide customer support
Monitor game performance, detect and prevent cheating, fraud, or abuse
Personalize user experience, including recommending games or content based on preferences
Communicate with users, including sending service updates, promotions, and important notices
Comply with legal requirements and enforce our terms of service
3. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
We do not sell personal data. However, we may share collected information in the following ways:
With service providers that help us operate our services (such as payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services, and fraud prevention services)
With platform partners (e.g., Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and PC game stores) to facilitate account linking, purchases, and customer support
With other players if you participate in multiplayer games or social features (e.g., leaderboards, chat, or community events)
With authorities when required by law, to protect users, or to enforce our policies
In case of business transfers, if we undergo a merger, sale, or restructuring, personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction
4. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at team@bonusstage.co. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
5. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We regularly review and delete unnecessary data.
6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Bonus Stage Oy does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of digital consent in their respective regions. If we become aware of such data, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
7. SECURITY
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online service is entirely secure, and users should take precautions to protect their own information.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
As a Finland-based company, we process data within the EU. However, if data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy.
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. If we make significant changes, we will notify users through appropriate channels.
10. CONTACT US
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
Bonus Stage Oy
Palolankuja 3 LH 7, 90620 Oulu, Finland
Email: team@bonusstage.co
Attn: Sami Mikkola, CEO
Thank you for trusting Bonus Stage Oy!
BONUS STAGE OY PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: February 14, 2025
Welcome to Bonus Stage Oy!
Bonus Stage Oy is a video game publisher based in Oulu, Finland. We are dedicated to publishing and supporting games across multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal data in connection with our services, including our games, websites, and any other services that reference this policy (collectively, the "Bonus Stage Services").
If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at team@bonusstage.co. The person responsible for privacy matters at Bonus Stage Oy is our CEO, Sami Mikkola.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal data in three main ways:
A. Information You Provide
When creating an account, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting our support team, you may provide us with information such as your name, email address, and other details necessary for account management or support.
When making purchases, payment-related details (such as billing information) may be collected by our payment processors.
If you participate in community events, contests, or surveys, we collect information relevant to your participation.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
We automatically collect data related to your use of our games and services, such as:
Gameplay statistics and interactions
Device and system information (e.g., IP address, hardware identifiers, browser type, and settings)
Log files, crash reports, and performance data
General location derived from your IP address
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze interactions, and personalize content.
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from platforms where our games are distributed (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC game stores) to facilitate account linking, purchases, and support services.
If you choose to link your Bonus Stage account with a third-party service (such as a social media platform), we may collect data shared by that service.
2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We process personal data to:
Provide, operate, and improve the Bonus Stage Services
Manage user accounts, process transactions, and provide customer support
Monitor game performance, detect and prevent cheating, fraud, or abuse
Personalize user experience, including recommending games or content based on preferences
Communicate with users, including sending service updates, promotions, and important notices
Comply with legal requirements and enforce our terms of service
3. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
We do not sell personal data. However, we may share collected information in the following ways:
With service providers that help us operate our services (such as payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services, and fraud prevention services)
With platform partners (e.g., Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and PC game stores) to facilitate account linking, purchases, and customer support
With other players if you participate in multiplayer games or social features (e.g., leaderboards, chat, or community events)
With authorities when required by law, to protect users, or to enforce our policies
In case of business transfers, if we undergo a merger, sale, or restructuring, personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction
4. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at team@bonusstage.co. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
5. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We regularly review and delete unnecessary data.
6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Bonus Stage Oy does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of digital consent in their respective regions. If we become aware of such data, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
7. SECURITY
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online service is entirely secure, and users should take precautions to protect their own information.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
As a Finland-based company, we process data within the EU. However, if data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy.
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. If we make significant changes, we will notify users through appropriate channels.
10. CONTACT US
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
Bonus Stage Oy
Palolankuja 3 LH 7, 90620 Oulu, Finland
Email: team@bonusstage.co
Attn: Sami Mikkola, CEO
Thank you for trusting Bonus Stage Oy!