At BadBear Games CIC, we retain personal data for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Our retention periods are as follows:
Data Category | Retention Period | Justification |
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Customer account information | 7 years after last activity | To comply with financial regulations and handle any potential disputes |
Purchase history | 7 years | To comply with tax regulations and for business analysis |
Customer correspondence | 3 years after last contact | To handle ongoing customer queries and maintain service quality |
Non-Anonymous Job applicant data (unsuccessful) | 12 months after the position is filled | To consider for future opportunities and handle any potential disputes |
Anonymous Job applicant data (unsuccessful) | 18 months after the position is filled | To consider for future opportunities and handle any potential disputes |
Employee data | 6 years after employment ends | To comply with employment law and handle any potential disputes |
Marketing consent records | For as long as we are marketing to you plus 12 months | To demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations |
Game usage data (anonymised) | Indefinitely | For game improvement and historical analysis |
Last updated: 14 Jan 2025