Privacy Policy
We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information on Gamerfie.
Our Privacy Promise
Your gaming data belongs to you. We're committed to transparency, giving you control, and protecting your information with industry-leading security practices. We never sell your personal data, and we only collect what's necessary to provide you with the best gaming experience.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us and some data automatically when you use our service.
Account Information
- Email address and username (required for account creation)
- Display name and profile picture (optional)
- Gaming preferences and platform information
Gaming Data
- Games in your library and their status
- Reviews and ratings you write
- Progress tracking and achievements
- Friends and social connections
Automatic Information
- Device information and browser type
- Usage patterns and feature interactions
- Error logs for technical issues
- Analytics data (anonymized)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to provide and improve our gaming platform services.
Core Services
- Maintain your gaming library and progress
- Enable social features and friend connections
- Provide personalized game recommendations
- Allow you to write and read reviews
Platform Improvement
- Analyze usage to improve features
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Develop new gaming features
- Ensure platform security
Communication
- Send important account notifications
- Respond to your support requests
- Share major platform updates (with consent)
- Security alerts when necessary
Data Security & Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information.
Technical Safeguards
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- Secure HTTPS connections for all traffic
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
- Encrypted database storage
Access Controls
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Two-factor authentication for admin accounts
- Regular access reviews and permissions audit
- Secure development practices
Data Protection
- Regular automated backups
- Disaster recovery procedures
- Data breach response plan
- Compliance with security frameworks
Your Privacy Rights
You have full control over your personal information and how it's used.
Access & Control
- View and download all your personal data
- Update your profile and preferences anytime
- Control who can see your gaming activity
- Manage notification preferences
Data Deletion
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Remove specific reviews or social posts
- Clear your gaming library history
- Withdraw consent for optional features
Privacy Settings
- Set your profile to private or public
- Control friend request permissions
- Opt out of analytics (while maintaining core features)
- Customize data sharing preferences
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. Limited sharing occurs only for essential services.
Service Providers
- Cloud hosting infrastructure (secure data processing)
- Authentication services (account security)
- Email service providers (essential communications)
- Analytics tools (anonymized usage data only)
Legal Requirements
- Compliance with valid legal requests
- Protection against fraud and abuse
- Enforcement of our Terms of Service
- Emergency situations requiring disclosure
Never Shared
- We never sell your personal data to advertisers
- No sharing with data brokers or marketers
- Gaming preferences not sold to game companies
- Social connections remain private
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can delete your account at any time, which will permanently remove all your personal data within 30 days, except where we're required to retain certain information for legal compliance.
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us. We're committed to transparency and will respond to your privacy concerns promptly.
Contact Privacy Team→Last updated: December 15, 2024
This privacy policy may be updated periodically. We'll notify you of any significant changes via email or through our platform notifications.