Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how GameGuideReviews ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects information when you visit our website. By using the website, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

Information we collect

Information you give us. We do not offer reader accounts. We only receive personal information when you choose to send it to us:

• Contact and advertising forms — your name, email address, the message you write and any optional details you add (such as company, phone or website).
• Newsletter — your email address and the date you subscribed and confirmed your subscription.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers record technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you visit and the time of your visit. When you send a form, we store the IP address and browser information with your message to help prevent spam and abuse.

Search terms typed into our search box are stored only as anonymous, aggregated counts (to show popular searches) and are not linked to your IP address or identity. Page view counts are also anonymous.

How we use your information

• To run, maintain and improve the website and its content.
• To reply to your messages and handle correction reports or advertising requests.
• To send the newsletter you subscribed to (every email includes an unsubscribe link).
• To measure traffic, understand which content is useful and protect the website against spam, fraud and attacks.
• To display advertising that keeps the website free to read.

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to:

• remember your preferences — for example, light or dark mode;
• keep the website secure and working properly;
• understand how visitors use the website (analytics);
• serve and measure advertising, including personalised advertising where permitted.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly without them.

Advertising and Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to show advertisements. Please note:

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info or, in Europe, www.youronlinechoices.eu.
• Learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland will be asked for consent before personalised advertising cookies are used, through a consent message. If you decline, you may still see non-personalised ads.

Our website is funded by advertising. If an ad blocker is detected, we may ask you to disable it for this site. This check only tests whether ads can load in your browser; it does not collect or store any personal information.

Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the website. These services collect information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay and the type of device you use, using cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Sharing your information

We share information only with service providers that help us run the website — such as hosting, email delivery, analytics and advertising partners — and only as needed for them to provide their services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our website and users.

How long we keep information

• Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to respond and keep a reasonable record of the conversation, then deleted.
• Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.
• Server logs and anonymous search statistics are kept for a limited time (search statistics for about 90 days).

Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw your consent at any time.

• EEA / UK (GDPR): we process your information based on your consent (newsletter, personalised ads), to respond to your requests, or for our legitimate interests in running and securing the website. You can also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
• California (CCPA / CPRA): you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for targeted advertising. We do not sell personal information for money; you can limit advertising cookies using the options described above.

To make a request, please contact us through our contact page. We will respond within the time required by applicable law.

Children's privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Links to other websites

Our articles may link to game stores, developers' websites and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices — please review their policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the effective date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be highlighted on the website.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out through our Contact Us page.