Updated: 05/05/2026
Hinterland Studio Inc. (“Hinterland”, “we”, “us” or “our”) gives our Long Dark game (“Game”) players the option of opting to sharing certain anonymous data about your gameplay so that we can optimize and improve the Game. The data collected is not identifiable to you and is only collected once you opt-in. You may opt-out of this data sharing at any time. See the Opt-Out section below, for more details. Data sharing is voluntary and not necessary to enjoy the Game and is not tied to additional features or benefits.
Our general Privacy Policy also applies to your use of the Game and your interactions with Hinterland generally.
What type of data is collected?
We will only collect data from you while you are playing the Game. The information we collect is non-identifiable to you. For example, we will collect device information, like IP address and device identifiers, as well as events completed or actions taken within the Game, including game region, player condition, time spent in-game, number of deaths, items collected and time survived (the “Data”).
Who do we share this data with?
We share this data in an anonymous form with Unity Technologies (“Unity”), our service provider for analytics. As such, by opting-in you are also agreeing to Unity’s privacy policy, which can be found here: https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy.
When we use third-parties like Unity, we enter into contracts with them where they are obliged to maintain the confidentiality of the information we share with them and use it only for the purpose related to the supply of their services to us. Whenever we hire third party service providers, the contracts require them to conform to our privacy standards and allow us to audit them for compliance.
The Data may be stored, processed or otherwise used by us or our service providers, both inside and outside of Canada. As a result, that other country's courts, governments or law enforcement agencies could obtain disclosure of your information in accordance with that country's laws.
Why do we collect the Data?
We use the Data to make more informed decisions about the Game and improve your play experience. For example, the Data can help us save your place in the Game, troubleshoot and address any bugs, technical issues or errors. Unity will send us reports on this Data which gives us insight on the Game, how players use it, how the Game can be improved and how we can support updates. These reports are based, in part, on your Game activities, but do not specifically identify you or your device.
Opt-out
To participate, visit the [Options/Privacy] settings and click on “[Send Telemetry Data]”. When you no longer wish to participate, simply go back to your [Options/Privacy] settings and click on “[Send Telemetry Data]”.
Additional Information
For more information on how we keep your Data safe, how long we keep the Data or if you have any privacy concerns, please visit our Privacy Policy or contact us at: privacy@hinterland.com
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Even if you have opted out of receiving marketing communications from us, please be aware that we may still contact you for other purposes. For example, we may contact you to provide communications you have consented to receive, regarding other games, services we provide to you, or if you contact us with an inquiry.