PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 19, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how GameGuessr ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our website and services located at gameguessr.io. By using GameGuessr, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your interactions with our site, including:

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized advertising. See Section 6 for detailed information.

2.4 Payment Information

For premium features or purchases, payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors (Stripe). We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

2.5 Advertising Data

Our advertising partners may collect information about your device, browsing behavior, ad interactions, and interests to provide targeted advertising across different websites and platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4.2 Service Providers

We share your information with trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements, including:

4.3 Advertising Partners

We work with third-party advertising networks and technology partners who may collect and process data for advertising purposes. Our advertising partners include but are not limited to:

These partners operate under their own privacy policies and may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data across different websites and services.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or government regulation, or to:

4.5 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

6. Cookies and Third-Party Advertising

6.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use them. We use both session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain until deleted or expire).

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

6.3 Our Advertising Partners

Google Advertising Products:

Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

Other Advertising Partners:

We may work with additional advertising networks, SSPs (Supply-Side Platforms), DSPs (Demand-Side Platforms), and ad exchanges. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity across different websites.

6.4 IAB Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF)

We participate in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework and use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage your privacy preferences. When you first visit our site, you will see a consent banner allowing you to:

Your consent choices are stored and respected across your visits. You can update your preferences at any time by accessing our cookie settings.

6.5 Your Advertising Choices

You have several options to control personalized advertising:

6.6 Third-Party Privacy Policies

For more information about how our partners handle your data:

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 GDPR Rights (EEA Users)

9.2 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at gamegu3ssr@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9.3 Account Management

You can also manage some of your information directly through your account settings, including:

10. Children's Privacy

GameGuessr is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at gamegu3ssr@gmail.com, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

When we transfer personal data from the EEA to other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

GameGuessr
Email: gamegu3ssr@gmail.com
Website: gameguessr.io

14.1 Data Protection Inquiries

For specific inquiries related to our advertising partners and their data practices:

14.2 EU Data Protection Authority

If you are located in the EEA and have concerns about our data practices that we have not adequately addressed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. A list of EU data protection authorities can be found at: edpb.europa.eu