Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection

GameGenerations collects minimal personal information necessary to provide our gaming insights content. We collect basic analytics data including IP addresses, browser types, and device information to understand our audience demographics and improve user experience.

When you subscribe to our newsletter or comment on articles, we collect your email address and username. This information is stored securely and used solely for communication purposes related to our gaming content and community engagement.

2. Cookies Usage

Our website uses essential cookies to maintain session information and remember your preferences. These cookies enhance your browsing experience by storing language settings, theme preferences, and login status.

We also use analytics cookies to track page views, time spent on articles, and navigation patterns. You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings without affecting core website functionality.

3. Analytics & Tracking

GameGenerations uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our gaming content. This helps us identify popular topics, optimize article structure, and create content that resonates with different gaming generations.

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not track individual users across sessions or share personal browsing data with third parties. Analytics are used exclusively for content improvement and audience insights.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Opt-out of data processing for marketing or analytics purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously given consent at any time

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits. All personal data is stored on encrypted servers with restricted access limited to authorized personnel only.

While we take extensive precautions, no internet transmission is completely secure. We recommend using strong passwords and keeping your login credentials confidential to protect your account.

6. Third-Party Services

GameGenerations may use third-party services for newsletter distribution, comment systems, and social media integration. These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices that we carefully vet for GDPR compliance.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Any data sharing with service providers is limited to what's necessary for service delivery and bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained for 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics standards.

Upon account deletion or unsubscription, your personal data is permanently removed from our active systems within 30 days, except where legal obligations require longer retention periods.

8. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions, data access requests, or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

We are committed to responding to all privacy inquiries within 72 hours and resolving data requests within 30 days as required by GDPR regulations.