🔒 Privacy Policy 🔒

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information (Optional):

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password (if you create an account)
• Profile Data: Profile picture, display name, and gaming preferences
• Contact Information: Email address for support communications

Automatically Collected Information:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Games played, time spent, scores achieved, and feature usage
• Technical Data: IP address, cookies, session data, and error logs
• Performance Data: Loading times, game performance metrics, and crash reports

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Specific Use Cases:

• Game Functionality: Save progress, maintain scores, and provide personalized experiences
• Communication: Send important updates, respond to support requests, and notify about platform changes
• Analytics: Understand user behavior to improve games and platform features
• Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent cheating, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests

We respect your privacy and limit information sharing to specific circumstances:

We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing Occurs In These Situations:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)
• Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information with third parties
• Anonymous Data: Aggregated, non-personally identifiable data for research and analytics

Advertising Partners:

We work with advertising networks that may use cookies and similar technologies to show relevant ads. These partners have their own privacy policies governing their data practices.

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards:

• Encryption: Data transmission and storage use industry-standard encryption
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Infrastructure: Protected servers and networks with regular security updates
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

Operational Safeguards:

• Employee Training: Regular privacy and security training for all staff
• Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information for platform operation
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Incident Response: Procedures for handling potential security breaches

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Control:

• Access: Request copies of personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (with some exceptions)
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your personal information

Marketing and Communications:

• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through browser settings
• Advertising: Opt-out of personalized advertising through industry tools

How to Exercise Your Rights:

Contact us at [email protected] to exercise any of these rights. We will respond to requests within 30 days and may require identity verification for security purposes.

GameFlare takes children's privacy seriously and complies with applicable children's privacy laws:

Age Requirements:

• Users must be at least 13 years old to create accounts
• Children under 13 can use our platform without accounts (with parental supervision)
• Parental consent is required for users under 18 in some jurisdictions

Parental Controls:

• Parents can request information about their child's account
• Parents can request deletion of their child's personal information
• We provide tools to help parents monitor their child's gaming activity
• Content is filtered to ensure age-appropriate gaming experiences

Limited Data Collection:

For users under 13, we collect minimal information necessary for platform functionality and do not use their data for marketing purposes.

GameFlare operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own:

• Adequacy Decisions: We prioritize transfers to countries with adequate privacy protections
• Safeguards: When necessary, we use contractual protections and other safeguards
• User Consent: By using our platform, you consent to necessary international transfers
• Data Localization: We comply with local data residency requirements where applicable

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes:

Retention Periods:

• Account Data: Retained while account is active, plus 30 days after deletion request
• Usage Data: Aggregated data retained for analytics (anonymized after 24 months)
• Support Records: Maintained for 3 years for customer service quality
• Legal Requirements: Some data retained longer to comply with legal obligations

Automatic Deletion:

Inactive accounts (no login for 2+ years) are automatically scheduled for deletion with prior notification to the user's email address.

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, games, or services:

• External Links: We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices
• Integrated Services: Some games may use external APIs or services
• Social Features: Social sharing features may transmit data to social networks
• Advertising: Third-party ad networks have their own privacy policies

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they interact with through our platform.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

• Notification: Users will be notified of significant changes via email or platform notice
• Effective Date: Changes become effective on the date specified in the updated policy
• Continued Use: Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms
• Archive: Previous versions are available upon request for reference

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us:

• Privacy Email: [email protected]
• General Support: [email protected]
• Contact Form: Contact Page
• Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 72 hours

Data Protection Officer:

For users in jurisdictions requiring a Data Protection Officer, you may contact our DPO at [email protected] for privacy-related concerns.