Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Welcome to Gamecom (we, us, or our). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://gamecom.website.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
- Newsletter sign-up email addresses (if applicable)
- Comments or user-generated content (if applicable)
Information collected automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
- Cookies: session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies
- Device data: device type, operating system, screen resolution
2. Use of Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., theme preference)
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics to understand site traffic and usage patterns
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
4. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information visit Google Privacy Policy.
5. How We Use Your Information
- Operate and improve the website
- Respond to your contact form messages
- Send newsletters (only if you subscribed)
- Analyse usage to improve content and user experience
- Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Hosting (Vercel), analytics (Google), email (as needed)
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
7. Data Retention
Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained per Google's default retention settings. You may request deletion at any time.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at our contact page.
9. Children's Privacy
Gamecom is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We have no control over their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, please use our Contact page or email us directly at the address listed there.