LAST UPDATED · NOVEMBER 10, 2026

Privacy policy

This policy covers the Aces Skies website and Windows playtest operated by the independent developer known publicly as Ace ("Aces Skies", "I" or "me"). For questions about personal information or to make a privacy request, contact AcesSkies@gmail.com.

Information used by the playtest

• Patreon verification: when you choose Authorize, the game opens Patreon in your browser. The access service uses your Patreon identity and campaign-membership information, including eligible tier, entitlement amount, patron status, last-charge status and trial/gift flags, to check playtest eligibility. Explicitly approved creator/moderator account IDs may receive complimentary access. Aces Skies does not receive your Patreon password or payment-card details.
• Epic sign-in: multiplayer uses Epic Account Services and EOS Connect. Basic Profile permission may provide your account ID, display name, preferred language and linked-account display names. Account identifiers and temporary tokens support sign-in, multiplayer admission and session discovery. Your Epic display name can appear to other players. Aces Skies does not receive your Epic password.
• Multiplayer: player-hosted games exchange connection information, player identity and gameplay state such as movement and combat. Hosts and networking providers process the information needed to connect players; a player-hosted session should not be treated as anonymous.
• Technical information: the game, website host, access-service host and networking services may process IP addresses, request times, device or connection information, errors and security logs to deliver and protect the service. Local game logs and crash information may remain on your device. If you send a bug report, I receive the information and attachments you choose to send.

Why this information is used

Information is used to verify playtest eligibility, authenticate multiplayer users, connect and run sessions, prevent abuse, diagnose problems and answer support requests. Where applicable, processing is based on providing the requested service, legitimate interests in security and support, consent where required, and legal obligations. This website does not include optional advertising trackers, marketing analytics or a newsletter form.

Temporary access records and retention

The access-service code uses temporary in-memory authorization attempts (up to ten minutes), short-lived signed access passes (up to fifteen minutes), short-lived multiplayer tickets and replay-prevention records, and rate-limit counters. Expired in-memory records are periodically removed. Patreon OAuth tokens and membership responses are used during verification rather than stored in a membership database. Server configuration retains eligible tier/campaign IDs and any explicitly approved complimentary-access IDs. Credentials and signing keys remain server-side.

These application limits are not a promise that every provider log disappears on the same schedule. Hosting, identity and networking providers have their own log and retention practices. Support emails and attachments are retained as needed to resolve the request, maintain relevant records or meet legal obligations; request deletion through the contact above.

Who receives information

Patreon provides membership verification and payment processing. Epic Games provides account sign-in and online services. Render hosts the playtest authorization service. The website hosting/CDN provider delivers website content, and the email provider processes support correspondence. Information needed for gameplay is shared with other participants and the player hosting the session. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or reasonably necessary to protect users or the service. I do not sell personal information or use it for targeted advertising.

Provider policies: Patreon privacy, Epic Games privacy and Render privacy. Website infrastructure is supplied through OpenAI Sites and its infrastructure providers; see OpenAI privacy and Cloudflare privacy. These providers may process information internationally, including in the United States.

Cookies and local storage

The authorization service uses a short-lived secure sign-in cookie to match the Patreon browser response to your request. Epic, Patreon and infrastructure providers may use their own cookies or local storage under their policies. The static website itself does not add optional tracking cookies. The game and online-services SDK may store settings, cached authentication data and logs on your device. Never share access passes, authentication codes or tokens.

Your choices and requests

You can decline Epic sign-in and avoid multiplayer. Patreon authorization is required for the Patreon playtest, subject to approved complimentary access. You can revoke connected-app permissions through the relevant provider. Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete or obtain a copy of your information, restrict or object to processing, withdraw consent, or complain to your local data-protection authority. Email AcesSkies@gmail.com with your request. I may need proportionate identity verification; do not send a password, payment-card number or government ID in an initial email.

Children and security

The playtest is not directed to children under 13. Do not use it if you are below the minimum age required by your location or the relevant account provider. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact me so it can be investigated. Reasonable safeguards include HTTPS, server-side credentials, short-lived passes and limited account permissions; no system can guarantee absolute security.

Changes

This policy will be updated as the playtest and its services change. The date above identifies the current version. Material changes will be communicated through the website or development channels as appropriate.