1. INTRODUCTION
Last Updated: 11 February 2025
At That Game Is (thatgameis.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our site.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Information You Provide
When you comment, subscribe to newsletters, contact us or contribute in our community ‘online forums’, you may provide your name, email address and any other details you choose to share.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may collect data such as your IP address(es), browser type, device information, and pages you visited using cookies, log files, and analytic tools.
2.3 Third-Party Data Collection
Advertisers and analytic providers (e.g. Google Analytics) may collect browsing data to improve the user experience and deliver the relevant ads.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Respond to inquiries and comments
- Analyze site traffic and interactions
- Display personalized advertisements
4. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
4.1 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent – When you opt-in to newsletters, cookies, or other services.
- Legitimate Interest – For website analytics, content improvement, and security purposes.
- Legal Obligation – When we are required to store data for legal reasons.
4.2 Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data under certain conditions
- Right to Restriction – Request limitations on how we process your data
- Right to Object – Object to data processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw at anytime.
4.3 Exercising Your Rights
To make a GDPR request, contact us at hey@thatgameis.com with the subject line “GDPR Data Request“. We will respond within 30 days.
5. CCPA Compliance (For California Users)
If you are a resident of California, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
5.1 Your Rights Under CCPA
As a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know – Request information about what personal data we collect, use, and share.
- Right to Delete – Request deletions of your personal data, with some exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale – We do not sell your personal information, but if we ever do, you have the right to opt-out.
- Right to Non-Discrimination – You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
5.2 Exercising Your CCPA Rights
To make a CCPA request, contact us at hey@thatgameis.com with the subject line “CCPA Data Request”. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technology
We use cookies to enhance site functionality, track visitor activity, and serve relevant ads.
6.1 Managing Cookies
- You can opt-out of non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner.
- You can also control cookies via your browser settings.
7. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent personal information. However, we may share data with:
- Service Providers such as analytic tools, hosting platforms etc.
- Advertisers for personalized ads (only with consent for EU users).
- Legal authorities if required by law.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Security Measures
We implement a reasonable set of security measures to protect your data. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes means you have accepted the revised policy.
12. Contact Information
For any privacy-related inquiries, GDPR, or CCPA requests, contact us at:
Email: hey@thatgameis.com