Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GameVault ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at gamevault.vercel.app (the "Site"). This policy covers all pages and services available on the Site.

By using GameVault, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address (anonymised)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (the page you came from)
• Date and time of your visit

Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser cookies and localStorage to:

• Remember your cookie consent preference
• Save your game ratings and liked games
• Store recent search history (locally in your browser)
• Serve and measure advertising (via Google AdSense)
• Analyse site traffic (via Google Analytics)

What We Do NOT Collect

• Names, email addresses, or passwords (no accounts are required)
• Payment information
• Precise geolocation

3. How We Use Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies via our Cookie Banner or through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google may use this data to personalise the ads you see.
• You can opt out of personalised advertising at: google.com/settings/ads
• View Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• We comply with all Google AdSense programme policies.
• Advertising cookies are only set after you give consent via our Cookie Banner.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our Site. All data collected is anonymised and aggregated.

• IP anonymisation is enabled — your full IP address is never stored.
• Data retention is set to 14 months.
• We do not use GA4 data for advertising targeting.
• You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Analytics cookies are only set after you give consent.

6. Third-Party Game Providers

Games on GameVault are provided by third-party developers and platforms (such as GamePix). When you play a game, the game content is loaded from the provider's servers, and you may interact directly with those servers.

• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party game providers.
• Third-party providers may set their own cookies during gameplay.
• GamePix privacy policy: gamepix.com/privacy

7. Data Retention

• Analytics data: 14 months (Google Analytics default setting).
• Cookie consent preference: stored in your browser until you clear it.
• Game preferences (ratings, likes, recent searches): stored locally in your browser only.
• We do not store any personal data on our own servers.

8. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

EU / UK Residents (GDPR)

• Right to know what personal data is processed about you.
• Right to opt out of advertising and analytics cookies (use our Cookie Banner).
• Right to request deletion of any data we hold about you.
• Right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority.

California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@gamevault.com.

9. Children's Privacy

GameVault is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain EU countries).

• We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
• If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
• We will promptly delete any such information upon request.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: