HIVE STUDIOS LLC.
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 01/01/2026

 
1. Introduction
Hive Studios LLC (“Hive Studios,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates Fortnite Creative and UEFN experiences and maintains the website located at https://www.teamhive.org.
This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect
• How we use it
• How it is protected
• Your rights regarding that information

Hive Studios is committed to responsible data use, player trust, and compliance with applicable platform policies.
 
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Our website (teamhive.org)
• Contact form submissions
• Business and partnership communications

This policy does not apply to:

• Fortnite game-play data controlled by Epic Games
  
• Discord, social media, or third-party platforms (which operate under their own privacy policies)

 
3. Information We Collect
A. Website Usage Information (Automatic Collection)
When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected through our hosting provider (Weebly/Square) and Google Analytics.
This may include:

• Pages visited
• Date and time of visit
• Time spent on pages
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Referring website
• General geographic region (non-precise)
• IP address (which may be anonymized by analytics configuration)

This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
We use this information in aggregated form to:

• Analyze website traffic
• Improve website functionality
• Monitor performance and security

We do not use this data to personally identify individual visitors.
 
B. Contact Form Submissions
If you submit information through our website contact form, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Company name (if provided)
• Message content

This information is voluntarily provided by you and is used solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry
• Evaluate partnership opportunities
• Maintain business communications

Contact submissions may be stored within our website platform and/or secure business email systems.
 
C. Business Communications
If you contact us directly via email or for partnership discussions, we may retain relevant communications for legitimate business purposes.
 
D. Fortnite Game-play Data
Hive Studios does not collect, store, or sell personal player data from Fortnite game-play.
Game-play analytics accessible to Hive Studios are limited to aggregated data provided through Epic Games platform tools, which may include:

• Concurrent player counts
• Retention metrics
• Engagement trends
• Session duration

Hive Studios does not have access to player names, email addresses, payment details, or direct personal identifiers through Fortnite.
This aligns with our internal governance commitments regarding aggregated analytics usage
.
 
4. Cookies and Google Analytics
Hive Studios uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages viewed
• Session duration
• Device and browser information
• General location data
• IP address (which may be processed and anonymized)

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies.
You may:

• Disable cookies in your browser settings
• Use Google’s Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

Disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
We do not use analytics data for advertising resale or profiling.
 
5. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:

• Operate and improve our website
• Respond to inquiries
• Evaluate partnership requests
• Maintain internal records
• Ensure security and compliance

We do not sell personal information.
We do not use collected data for targeted advertising.
 
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Hive Studios does not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information:

• With service providers who support website hosting or business operations
• If required by law, subpoena, or regulatory request
• To protect rights, safety, or platform compliance

Service providers are permitted to process information only as necessary to provide services.
 
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Maintain business records
• Comply with legal obligations

Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics settings.
 
8. Data Security
Hive Studios maintains administrative and technical safeguards appropriate to our scale and operations, including:

• Role-based access controls
• Multi-factor authentication where supported
• Restricted administrative access

These practices align with our governance framework.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; however, we take reasonable steps to protect information.
 
9. Children’s Privacy
Hive Studios does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through its website.
Our Fortnite experiences operate within the Epic Games ecosystem, and Epic Games manages player accounts and age verification processes.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website, please contact us to request deletion.
 
10. Third-Party Platforms
Hive Studios operates within and interacts with third-party platforms, including:

• Epic Games / Fortnite
• Discord
• Social media platforms

These platforms maintain independent privacy policies. Hive Studios is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
 
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Request access to personal information you have provided
• Request correction or deletion of submitted contact information

Requests may be directed to:
[email protected]
We will respond within a reasonable time frame.
 
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Hive Studios may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date above.
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
 
13. Contact Information
Hive Studios LLC
Website: https://www.teamhive.org
Email:  [email protected]
 
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA Notice)
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), subject to applicable thresholds and exemptions.
Hive Studios does not sell personal information.
California residents may have the right to:

• Request disclosure of categories of personal information collected
• Request deletion of personal information they have provided
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request information about data sharing practices

To submit a request, contact us at:
[email protected]
We may verify your request by confirming information you previously provided through our contact form.
Hive Studios does not discriminate against individuals for exercising their privacy rights.
 
15. International Data Protection (GDPR Notice)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, you may have rights under applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal Basis for Processing
Hive Studios processes limited personal information (such as contact form submissions) under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests (responding to inquiries, improving website functionality)
• Consent (where cookies or analytics are used and consent is provided through browser settings or cookie notice)
• Legal obligations (where required by law)

Your Rights May Include:

• Access to personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of personal data
• Restriction of processing
• Objection to processing
• Data portability (where applicable)

Requests may be directed to:
[email protected]
We will respond within a reasonable time frame consistent with applicable law.