Effective Date: 04 February 2026

Optic Cheats ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and lawful manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access our website or use our software ("Software").

This policy is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Optic Cheats is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data protection rights, you may contact us through our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Account information: such as username, email address, and licence details
• Payment information: transaction references and payment status (payment card details are processed securely by third-party payment providers and are not stored by us)
• Technical data: IP address, device information, operating system, browser type, and usage data
• Support communications: messages you send to us when requesting assistance

We do not knowingly collect special category personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data only where permitted by law and for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Software
• To manage accounts, licences, and purchases
• To provide customer support and respond to enquiries
• To improve the performance, security, and reliability of the Software
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorised access
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:

• Performance of a contract – where processing is necessary to provide the Software
• Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve our services
• Legal obligation – where processing is required by law
• Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (for example, optional communications)

You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the lawful basis.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data only with:

• Payment processors and service providers who assist in delivering the Software
• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Professional advisers where legally required
• Authorities or regulators where disclosure is required by law

All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses, to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of your personal data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where applicable

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure functionality, improve performance, and enhance user experience. You may control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and will take effect from the stated effective date.