Core Principles
We understand that video capture can raise privacy concerns, and we have designed BugQuest to help developers use it responsibly. BugQuest is designed with the following principles in mind:
- Developers are in control: Developers know their players and game best. The BugQuest API lets developers enable or disable video recording features at any time.
- Follow privacy polices and laws: Always follow your own privacy policies and the applicable laws for your region.
- Ask permission: If in doubt, just ask players for consent, especially for longer replay recordings intended to understand player behavior.
Does BugQuest record anything outside the game?
No. BugQuest only captures video from the game rendering surface. It cannot record the desktop, browser windows, or other applications. Even if the game window is in the background or partially covered by other windows, only the game's rendered output is captured.
Who controls whether video recording is enabled?
Game developers are fully in control. BugQuest recording features can be enabled or disabled at any time by the developer. Developers choose when to capture clips or replays and how those recordings are used.
Because every game and region is different, developers are responsible for understanding their players, applicable laws, and their own privacy policies when deciding how to use recording features.
Should players be asked for consent?
We strongly recommend asking players for consent before using longer replay recordings for gameplay analysis. This is often considered a different use case than automatic error debugging or anti-cheat investigation. Many developers choose to request consent during playtests, demos, or onboarding screens when replay analysis is enabled.