Our mission is the discovery of overlooked software. To maintain this focus, we operate on a principle of data minimization—collecting only what is necessary to deliver editorial excellence without compromising the user.
Editorial Integrity & Security
Privacy
Privacy
Policy
OpenGrain is committed to protecting the digital footprints of the niche gaming community. This document outlines how we preserve your anonymity while curating the underground.
Protocol 01
Data Collection Principles
Active Submission
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our editorial updates. This typically includes an email address and any contextual information provided regarding game submissions. We do not require account creation to browse our vault or read our deep dives.
Technical Telemetry
To ensure the structural integrity of our archive, our servers record standard log data: IP addresses, browser types, and timestamped access logs. This data is used exclusively for security monitoring and diagnosing technical bottlenecks.
"Privacy is the baseline for deep engagement with art."
Protocol 02
Processing and Purpose
- /01 Editorial Delivery: To provide access to our research and curated listings in the Vault.
- /02 Community Communication: To respond to inquiries regarding games that have been overlooked by mainstream rankings.
- /03 Infrastructure Security: To detect and prevent malicious actor attempts against our database.
Protocol 03
Third-Party Ecosystem
OpenGrain does not sell your personal information to third parties. We strictly limit data sharing to sub-processors essential for our technical operations:
Hosting & Transit
Encrypted server environments managed within the EU to ensure GDPR compliance and low-latency access.
Analytics
Privacy-first metrics that aggregate trends without tracking individual movement or identities.
Protocol 04
Data Subject Rights
Under applicable European data protection laws, you retain full sovereignty over your information. This includes the right to request access, rectification, or complete erasure of any data we hold associated with you.
Access
View stored data
Erasure
Right to be forgotten
Portability
Transfer your data
Object
Halt processing
Protocol 05
Compliance Contact
Direct Inquiry
For all matters related to privacy-policy, data protection, or information requests, reach our compliance team directly.
Send RequestEntity OpenGrain Editorial Unit
Address Marienplatz 5, München
Phone +49 89 98725218
Region DE / Bayern
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