Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to AstroGames ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our retro gaming services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Username and email address when you create an account
  • Profile information and gaming preferences
  • Game scores and statistics
  • Communication preferences and newsletter subscriptions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and browser information
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining our gaming services
  • Creating and managing user accounts
  • Tracking game progress and high scores
  • Personalizing your gaming experience
  • Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Improving our website and services
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your login status and preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve website functionality and performance

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality and cannot be disabled
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to make advertising messages more relevant to you

4.2 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie settings in several ways:

  • Use our cookie consent banner when you first visit our site
  • Adjust settings through your browser preferences
  • Contact us to update your preferences

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

5.2 Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • With service providers who assist in website operations
  • In connection with business transfers or mergers

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

8.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate information
  • Right to erase your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

8.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Say no to the sale of personal information
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@astrogames.org or use our contact form. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, you may:

  • Email us at privacy@astrogames.org
  • Use our contact form
  • Call us at +1 (555) 123-GAME (4263)
  • Mail us at: AstroGames Support Team, 1234 Retro Gaming Boulevard, Suite 200, Gaming City, GC 12345, United States

We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@astrogames.org
  • Support: support@astrogames.org
  • Address: AstroGames Support Team, 1234 Retro Gaming Boulevard, Suite 200, Gaming City, GC 12345, United States
  • Phone: +1 (555) 123-GAME (4263)
  • Contact Form: Contact & Support Page