1. Introduction
Epic Games, Inc. ("Epic Games," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who use the Epic Games IP Protection platform ("Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use this Platform.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you submit an infringement report, we collect the following information:
- Your full name and electronic signature
- Email address and phone number (if provided)
- Organization name and role
- Country of residence
- Details of the infringement report (URLs, descriptions, evidence)
- Legal declarations and attestations
Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Platform, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geolocation
- Browser type, version, and language preferences
- Device information (operating system, screen resolution)
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Processing reports - To review, investigate, and act on infringement reports
- Legal compliance - To fulfill our obligations under the DMCA and other applicable laws, including sharing information with alleged infringers as required by statute
- Communication - To contact you regarding the status of your report or request additional information
- Platform improvement - To analyze usage patterns and improve the Platform's functionality
- Security - To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Legal proceedings - To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
4. Information Sharing
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- DMCA process - As required by law, your contact information and report details may be shared with the party whose content is subject to a takedown notice
- Service providers - With third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Platform (hosting, analytics, legal services), subject to confidentiality obligations
- Legal requirements - When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- Protection of rights - To protect the rights, property, or safety of Epic Games, our users, or the public
- Corporate transactions - In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Infringement report data may be retained for a minimum of three (3) years for legal compliance and defense purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access - Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction - Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion - Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Portability - Request transfer of your information in a machine-readable format
- Objection - Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Restriction - Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at copyright@epicgamesip.com.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where Epic Games or its service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
9. Children's Privacy
This Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain Platform features.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices: