Privacy Policy

Topline Ads ("we", "us", "our") operates the website topline-ads.com from the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you interact with our website or contact us:

• Contact and identity data: name, email address, telephone number, company name, and any message content you submit through our enquiry, contact, or sponsorship forms.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, referral source, pages viewed, and time spent on pages. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
• Communication data: records of correspondence if you email us or we respond to your enquiries.
• Marketing preferences: whether you opted in to receive newsletters or promotional updates, including discount offers referenced on our forms.

We do not intentionally collect special category data (such as health information) through this website. Our marketing site is intended for business and adult audiences interested in game development services. Please do not submit sensitive personal information through our forms.

2. How we use your information

We use personal data for the following lawful purposes:

• To respond to enquiries about game development, partnerships, sponsorship, or employment.
• To provide quotes, proposals, and project documentation you request.
• To send newsletters or studio updates where you have given consent.
• To maintain website security, diagnose technical issues, and improve user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and defend our legal rights where necessary.

Our lawful bases for processing include consent (for marketing communications), performance of a contract or steps prior to entering a contract (for project enquiries), legitimate interests (for website analytics and security), and legal obligation where applicable.

3. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in hosting, analytics, email delivery, or customer relationship management. These processors act only on our instructions and are required to protect your data appropriately. We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority in Great Britain or other jurisdictions where we operate.

4. International transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions to ensure your information receives a comparable level of protection.

5. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy. Enquiry records are typically kept for up to twenty-four months unless a business relationship continues. Marketing consent records are retained until you withdraw consent. Technical logs may be stored for a shorter period for security monitoring.

6. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability in certain circumstances. You may also withdraw consent for marketing at any time. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@topline-ads.com. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe our processing violates applicable law.

7. Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your own devices.

8. Children

Our website is not directed at children under eighteen. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acknowledgement of the updated policy.

10. Contact

Data controller: Topline Ads, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, London E20 1EJ, United Kingdom. Email: privacy@topline-ads.com. Phone: +44 20 8221 5000.