Privacy Policy
Gamer Always (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, Gamer Always(http://www.gameralways.com). By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information by this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
We may collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that you voluntarily provide to us when you engage with certain activities on our site, such as subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, filling out forms, or contacting us directly. The types of Personal Information we may collect include:
- Name
- Email Address
- Contact Information (including social media profiles, if provided)
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
We also collect non-personally identifiable information (“Non-Personal Information”) about how you interact with our website. This may include:
- IP Address: Helps us determine the geographical location of visitors.
- Browser Type and Version: To ensure our website is compatible with various browsers.
- Operating System: For analytics and optimization purposes.
- Device Information: Such as device type and screen resolution.
- Usage Data: This includes details on the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and other engagement metrics.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information when you use our website. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device and allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve site functionality.
- Functional Cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver ads relevant to you and your interests.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Personal Information:
We use your Personal Information to:
- Provide Services: Respond to your inquiries, process your requests, and communicate with you.
- Send Communications: If you opt-in, we may use your email address to send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email.
- Improve Our Website: Use the information to understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to enhance user experience, optimize site performance, and develop new content or features.
- Legal Compliance: We may use or disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
2.2 Non-Personal Information:
We use Non-Personal Information to:
- Analyze Trends: Understanding user behavior helps us improve website design, functionality, and content.
- Improve User Experience: Data such as browser type, operating system, and device type helps us ensure our website is accessible and optimized for a wide range of users.
- Advertising: Non-personal information may be used to tailor the ads you see on our site.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 Service Providers:
We may share your Personal Information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, and providing services to you. These service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are prohibited from using your Personal Information for any other purpose.
3.2 Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency). We may also disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
3.3 Business Transfers:
If Gamer Always undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your Personal Information may be transferred to the new entity as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
3.4 Advertisements and Sponsored Content:
Gamer Always may display advertisements and sponsored content to support the maintenance and operation of the website. Advertisers may collect information about your interaction with their ads. Please note that Gamer Always does not share your Personal Information directly with advertisers without your consent. However, third-party advertisers may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data for ad targeting.
4. Advertisement Policy
4.1 Third-Party Advertising:
We partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads on our website. These ads are selected based on your interests and browsing history, which is determined by the cookies stored on your device. The use of cookies by these advertisers is subject to their privacy policies, not ours. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party advertisers to understand how they use your information.
4.2 Affiliate Marketing:
Gamer Always participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Our participation in these programs helps fund the operation of our website. However, the decision to purchase through an affiliate link is entirely up to you, and we only recommend products and services that we believe are valuable to our readers.
4.3 Sponsored Content:
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or reviews. Sponsored content is clearly marked as such, and while we may receive compensation for publishing it, we strive to ensure that all sponsored content is honest, fair, and relevant to our audience.
5. Data Security
Gamer Always takes the security of your Personal Information seriously and implements various security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. We recommend that you take steps to protect your personal information by using strong passwords, keeping your software up to date, and avoiding sharing sensitive information over insecure channels.
6. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing Gamer Always from outside of the country in which our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
7. GDPR Compliance (For Users in the European Economic Area)
7.1 Your Rights Under GDPR:
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights regarding your Personal Information under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the Personal Information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your Personal Information.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your Personal Information.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your Personal Information.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your Personal Information in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Information based on legitimate interests, including profiling, and direct marketing.
7.2 Legal Basis for Processing:
We process your Personal Information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your data.
- Contractual Necessity: When processing your data is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
- Legal Obligations: When we need to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
7.3 Data Retention:
We will retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7.4 Data Transfers Outside the EEA:
If we transfer your Personal Information outside of the EEA, we will ensure that it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, Privacy Shield certification, or other legally accepted mechanisms.
8. CCPA Compliance (For California Residents)
8.1 Your Rights Under CCPA:
If you are a resident of California, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what Personal Information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
- Right to Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete any Personal Information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your Personal Information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights under the CCPA.
8.2 How to Exercise Your Rights:
To exercise any of your rights under the CCPA, please contact us using the information provided below. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the time frames required by law.
8.3 Do Not Sell My Personal Information:
We do not sell your Personal Information. However, if you would like to opt-out of the potential sale of your information, please contact us.
8.4 Data Retention:
We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. CPRA
At Gamer Always (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we prioritize your privacy. This California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) policy outlines your rights and how we collect, use, and protect personal information for users residing in California. This policy supplements our general Privacy Policy and applies specifically to visitors, users, and others who reside in the state of California.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information from our users:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, username, IP address.
- Internet or Other Electronic Activity: Browsing history, search history, interaction with our website.
- Commercial Information: Records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered.
- Geolocation Data: Physical location or movements.
- Inferences: Preferences, characteristics, and behavior based on the above data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- To communicate with you regarding updates, content, and promotions related to “Gamer Always.”
- To personalize user experience and deliver content that aligns with your interests.
- For analytics, to understand how users engage with our site and to improve user experience.
- To detect security incidents and protect against malicious or illegal activity.
3. Your Rights under CPRA
If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under CPRA:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request corrections of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing of Personal Information: We do not sell your data. However, if we ever engage in data sales or sharing, you can request to opt out.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: If applicable, you can limit the use of your sensitive information for certain purposes.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your CPRA rights will not result in any discriminatory treatment.
4. Submitting Requests
To exercise your CPRA rights, you may contact us through the following methods:
- Email: [Insert your email address]
- Mailing Address: [Insert mailing address]
- Web Form: [Insert link to form, if available]
We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request. Please provide sufficient information to help us verify your identity and understand your request.
5. Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information with third parties, such as service providers, to help us operate “Gamer Always.” We only share personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy, and we ensure that these service providers comply with CPRA requirements.
6. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
7. Changes to This CPRA Policy
We may update this CPRA policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Children’s Privacy
Gamer Always does not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide us with any Personal Information. If we learn that we have collected Personal Information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, including GDPR and CCPA inquiries, please contact us at:
- Email: support@gameralways.com
- Address: Gamer Always, GKE H76, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab India