Privacy Policy

Thegamearchives is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our services:

• Contact information (name, email) when you submit forms
• Account details if you register for community features
• Content you submit (game information, corrections, contributions)
• Communication records when you contact our support team

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Information

Your information helps us:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Process and verify contributed content
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Send updates about archive additions (if subscribed)
• Analyze usage patterns to optimize performance
• Prevent abuse and maintain security

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist our operations (hosting, analytics)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Successors in case of organizational changes

Contributed content (game data, corrections) becomes part of our public archive and is shared with all users. We may credit contributors by username unless you request anonymity.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Session management and authentication
• Remembering your preferences
• Analytics to understand site usage

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our site.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

Contact us to exercise these rights. We will respond within applicable legal timeframes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us for removal.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: contact@thetechvine.com