As part of our commitment to your privacy, TheGames.org complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a comprehensive privacy law enforced by the European Union (EU). The GDPR provides EU citizens and residents with certain rights over their personal data.
Your GDPR Rights
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you. This includes any information you’ve provided and data we’ve collected during your use of our site.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to ask us to correct any inaccuracies or update incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal data, provided there are no legal grounds for us to retain it.
- Right to Restrict Processing: In certain circumstances, you can request that we restrict the processing of your data, meaning we can store it but not use it for further purposes.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format and to transfer this data to another service provider.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data if it impacts your rights, especially in the case of direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for us to process your personal data, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information]. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) Compliance
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents are entitled to specific rights regarding their personal information. TheGames.org adheres to these regulations and ensures that your data is handled in compliance with the CCPA.
Your CCPA Rights
If you are a California resident, the CCPA grants you the following rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it. This includes the specific pieces of information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, security, or fraud prevention).
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information: The CCPA grants you the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. However, TheGames.org does not sell personal information to third parties.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. This means we will not deny services, charge different prices, or provide a different quality of service if you choose to exercise your rights.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They help you navigate the site and use its features.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This helps us improve the performance of our site and provide a better user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language and region) and provide enhanced features and personalization.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to gather data on website usage and analyze trends. This information helps us understand how users interact with our site and allows us to improve our content and services.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to help us analyze site traffic and performance. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third-party providers.
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
To make a CCPA request, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information]. We will verify your identity before processing your request, and we will respond within the legally mandated timeframe.