Effective Date: January 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how GGDigest ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our gaming newsletter service.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Email Address: Required for newsletter subscription
- Name: First and last name (optional)
- Gaming Preferences: Favorite genres, gamer tag (optional)
- Communication Preferences: Frequency and content type preferences
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: How you interact with our emails and website
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies and Tracking: Analytics data through Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
- Email Engagement: Open rates, click-through rates, unsubscribe data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Newsletter Delivery: Send you daily gaming news and deal alerts
- Personalization: Customize content based on your gaming preferences
- Communication: Send important updates about our service
- Analytics: Understand user engagement and improve our content
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR):
- Consent: For marketing emails and optional data collection
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics and service improvement
- Contract Performance: To provide the newsletter service you requested
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Email delivery services, analytics providers, hosting services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
Third-Party Services We Use
- Google Analytics: Website and email analytics
- Google Tag Manager: Tag and tracking management
- Firebase: Hosting and backend services
- Email Service Provider: Newsletter delivery and management
4. Your Rights and Choices
Email Communications
- Unsubscribe: Click the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us
- Preferences: Update your email preferences at any time
GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
- Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Updates: Security systems and software kept up-to-date
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats
Data Breach Notification: In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for the following periods:
- Active Subscribers: As long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter
- Unsubscribed Users: Up to 2 years for legal compliance and re-subscription prevention
- Analytics Data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve our website and services
- Track email campaign performance
- Provide personalized content
Types of Cookies We Use
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for usage statistics
- Marketing Cookies: Track email campaign effectiveness
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some functionality may be limited if you disable cookies.
8. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection through:
- Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection
- Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contract terms
- Certification Programs: Privacy Shield successor frameworks
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Update the "Effective Date" at the top
- Notify you via email if changes are material
- Obtain new consent if required by law
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us:
EU Representative: If you are located in the EU and have concerns about our data processing, you may also contact your local data protection authority.
Last updated: January 2025
This policy is effective immediately upon posting.
