This privacy policy applies to The Greats (the “Game”), the website at thegreats.cricket, and related storefront pages operated by Long Room Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”), a UK indie studio.
We aim to collect as little personal data as practicable. Depending on how you interact with us, we may process:
itch.io purchases. Purchases are handled by itch.io. We may receive purchase confirmation details (for example, that a licence was bought) as provided by itch.io’s seller tools. We do not receive or store your full payment card details.
Newsletter email. If you subscribe to updates, we collect the email address you provide and any preferences you set.
Feedback forms. If you send feedback, bug reports, or press enquiries, we collect the content you submit and any contact details you include.
Local save data. Progress and settings for the browser version of the Game are stored locally in your browser (for example via local storage). This data stays on your device unless you choose to export or share it.
We do not require an account on thegreats.cricket to play the free browser build.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
Our marketing site may use essential cookies or local storage needed for basic site function. Local save data for the Game uses browser storage rather than third-party advertising cookies.
If we later add analytics or embedded media that set non-essential cookies, we will update this policy and, where required, seek consent.
itch.io and any email provider we use may set their own cookies when you visit their services; those are governed by their policies.
4. Third parties
We use trusted service providers to run the Game and communications:
itch.io — storefront, payments, download delivery, and purchase records. See itch.io’s privacy policy.
Email provider — if you join a newsletter or we reply to enquiries, messages are processed via our email tooling.
Hosting — the website and static Game files are served by our hosting provider.
We do not sell your personal data.
5. Retention
Newsletter emails are kept until you unsubscribe or we close the list.
Feedback and support messages are kept as long as needed to resolve the issue and for reasonable business records.
Purchase-related records are retained as required for accounting and licence verification.
Local save data remains on your device until you clear site data or uninstall/remove the files.
6. Your rights (UK GDPR)
If you are in the United Kingdom (and where equivalent laws apply), you may have rights to:
access your personal data;
rectify inaccurate data;
erase data in certain circumstances;
restrict or object to certain processing;
data portability where applicable;
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (for example, newsletter signup).
To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
7. Children
The Greats is a historical strategy game intended for a general audience with an interest in cricket. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it where appropriate.
8. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site or Game after changes means you should review the updated policy.