Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Service and explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
We use your personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with their initial letters capitalized have specific meanings defined below. These definitions apply regardless of whether the words appear in singular or plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of it.
- Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party. “Control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares or other voting securities.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our” in this Privacy Policy): Refers to Gamer Reporter.
- Cookies: Small files placed on your device by a website that contain information about your browsing activity.
- Country: Refers to Canada.
- Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service: Refers to the Website.
- Service Provider: A third party that processes data on behalf of the Company to provide or improve the Service.
- Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either through the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (e.g., the duration of a page visit).
- Website: Refers to Gamer Reporter, accessible from www.gamerreporter.com.
- You: Refers to the individual accessing or using the Service, or a company or legal entity on whose behalf the Service is being accessed.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, such as:
- Email address
- First and last name
- Address, state, province, ZIP/postal code, city
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. This may include:
- Your device’s IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited on our Website
- Date and time of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Unique device identifiers
- Diagnostic data
When you access the Service through a mobile device, we may collect additional details, including:
- Device type and unique ID
- IP address
- Operating system
- Internet browser type
- Other diagnostic data
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze and improve our Service. Cookies are small files placed on your device. Tracking technologies may also include:
- Web Beacons: Small graphics or electronic tags used to track page visits or email opens.
- Browser Cookies: Enable specific website functions, like remembering user preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Necessary/Essential Cookies: Enable basic website functionality.
- Acceptance Cookies: Record your consent for cookie usage.
- Functionality Cookies: Store preferences like login details or language settings.
You can manage cookie settings in your browser. Note that disabling cookies may limit your access to some website features.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use your data for purposes such as:
- Providing and maintaining the Service: Monitoring and ensuring functionality.
- Account management: Managing your user account.
- Communication: Sending updates, notifications, and important information.
- Business purposes: Handling mergers, acquisitions, or similar business transactions.
- Marketing: Sharing offers, news, and updates (if you’ve opted in).
- Legal compliance: Ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
We may also use your data for internal analysis, identifying usage trends, and improving our Service.
Sharing Your Personal Data
Your information may be shared in the following situations:
- With Service Providers: To enhance functionality and improve user experience.
- Business Transactions: During mergers, acquisitions, or sales of the Company’s assets.
- With Affiliates: To ensure consistency across associated companies.
- With Consent: For purposes disclosed to you upon agreement.
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Usage data may be retained for security and analytical purposes.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your data may be processed outside your country of residence, where privacy laws may differ. We ensure data is securely transferred and protected as per applicable legal standards.
Delete Your Personal Data
You may request to delete or amend your personal data. Contact us via the Contact Us page or access your account settings to make changes. Note that certain legal obligations may require us to retain data.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We may disclose your information to:
- Law enforcement: In response to legal requests.
- Legal obligations: To protect the Company’s rights or comply with regulations.
Security of Your Personal Data
While we take steps to secure your data, no method of storage or transmission is entirely secure. We strive to use commercially reasonable methods to safeguard your personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address users under the age of 13. If we learn that we’ve collected data from minors without parental consent, we will delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. We encourage you to review these sites’ policies before sharing your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be communicated via:
- An updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
- Notifications via email or on our Website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us via: https://gamerreporter.com/contact-us/