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:

• Username
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information (if you use social login services like Google)

2.2 Usage Data

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

• Games played, scores, and performance statistics
• User preferences and settings
• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Access times and dates
• Pages viewed and navigation patterns
• Referring website addresses

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 and analyze usage patterns. 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.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our gaming services and features
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support
• Personalization: To personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and provide customized content
• Communication: To send you account notifications, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Analytics: To analyze site usage, monitor performance, identify trends, and improve our services
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security vulnerabilities
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect our rights
• Business Operations: To conduct research, develop new features, and optimize user experience

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:

• Hosting providers: For website and database hosting
• Analytics providers: Google Analytics and similar services for usage analysis
• Payment processors: Stripe for secure payment processing
• Email services: For sending transactional and notification emails
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster content delivery

4.3 Legal Requirements

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

• Comply with legal processes and obligations
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
• Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements

4.4 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:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities (e.g., marketing communications, personalized advertising)
• Contractual Necessity: To perform our contract with you (i.e., to provide our services)
• Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services, security, analytics), provided these interests do not override your rights
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

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

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including login functionality, security features, and session management. These cannot be disabled.
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting aggregated data on page views, navigation patterns, and errors (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide enhanced features.

6.3 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings and manage your preferences. Note that blocking some cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Employee training on data protection and security practices

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:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account deletion for legal and backup purposes
• Usage Data: Typically retained for 24-36 months for analytics purposes
• Payment Records: Retained as required by tax and accounting regulations (typically 7-10 years)
• Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe

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)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

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:

• Updating your profile information
• Changing your email preferences
• Managing privacy settings
• Deleting your account

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:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms under GDPR

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:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

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 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