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Epic Games Store
Nationality
United States
Belongs to group
Epic Games, Inc.
Created on 2026-03-13 Le Meut
Updated on 2026-04-10 Charlotte Leriche
Updated on 2026-04-10 Charlotte Leriche
Data Access
Required documents details
Be logged in to your account
Access via form
Access via email
Access via postal mail
Legal Department, Platz 10, 6039 Root D4, Switzerland
Other access type
Log in to the Epic Privacy Portal and submit a data access or deletion request
Response time
1 month in accordance with the GDPR
Comments
> In 2022, Epic Games was fined $520 million by the FTC for illegally collecting personal data from children without parental consent and for deceptive billing practices. The platform is approximately 40% owned by Tencent, a Chinese company, raising additional concerns about data flows. The Epic Games client software has repeatedly been criticized for excessive data collection practices.
Sanctions and transfer policy
Data transfer policy
Yes
Policy excerpt
Epic Games, Inc. is based in the United States, but we operate globally to help provide users all around the world with a better experience on the Epic Services. This means that Epic may process, store, and transfer your information outside the country where you live.
Transfer destination countries
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