Privacy Policy - Games in Order

Website: gamesinorder.net

This Privacy Policy explains how Games in Order ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use our website (the "Service").

1) Summary (Plain English)

We do not require accounts or logins.
We currently do not build personal profiles or store visitors' browsing history on purpose.
Like most websites, our servers may collect basic technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type) in logs for security and reliability.
In the future, we may use Google Analytics and/or display ads through Google's advertising products. If we do, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

2) Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

If you contact us (for example, by email), we may collect:

Your email address
Any name or other information you include in your message
The content of your message

2.2 Information Collected Automatically (Server/Log Data)

When you access the Service, our hosting providers and systems may automatically record:

IP address
Device and browser type
Pages requested and timestamps
Referrer information (the page that sent you to us)
Basic performance/security data (e.g., error logs)

We use this information to operate the Service, diagnose problems, prevent abuse, and improve performance.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Currently: We do not intentionally use cookies to track you across websites.

However: Some basic site functionality may rely on standard web technologies (e.g., temporary technical storage, security protections, or infrastructure features).

Future (Google Analytics / Google Ads): If enabled, Google's technologies may use cookies or similar identifiers to measure traffic and/or serve ads. We will update this policy and, where required by law, provide a consent mechanism.

3) How We Use Information

We use information to:

Provide and maintain the Service
Improve content quality, navigation, and site performance
Monitor reliability and protect against fraud, abuse, and security risks
Respond to inquiries and support requests
Comply with legal obligations

4) Advertising and Analytics (Current vs. Future)

4.1 Current Status

At this time, we do not use Google Analytics and do not display Google ads on the Service.

4.2 Future Use of Google Analytics

If we enable Google Analytics, it may collect usage information (such as page views, approximate location, device/browser, and interactions) using cookies or similar technologies. We would use this data in aggregate to understand how the Service is used and to improve it.

4.3 Future Use of Google Advertising (e.g., AdSense)

If we display ads through Google, Google (and its partners) may collect information using cookies or similar identifiers to:

Deliver and measure ads
Detect fraud and protect users
Provide reporting and analytics

Depending on your region and settings, ads may be contextual (based on page content) or personalized (based on broader signals). Where required by law, we will request consent before enabling personalized advertising technologies.

5) Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

With service providers that help us host, secure, or operate the Service (who process data only as needed to provide their services)
For legal and safety reasons (to comply with law, enforce policies, or protect rights and safety)
During business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition, asset sale), where information may be transferred as part of the transaction

6) Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may link to third-party websites (for example, store pages, publisher sites, or external references). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

If we enable Google Analytics or Google ads in the future, those services are governed by Google's own privacy terms in addition to this policy.

7) Data Retention

We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary:

Contact messages: long enough to respond and maintain reasonable records
Server logs: for security, troubleshooting, and service reliability, then rotated/deleted per operational needs

8) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

9) Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

10) Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

Request access to or deletion of personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Object to or restrict certain processing

To make a request, contact us at contact@gamesinorder.net. We may ask for information to verify your request.

If Google Analytics/Ads are enabled: you may also have options to control cookies and ad personalization via your browser settings and Google's account/ad settings, subject to availability in your region.

11) International Users

If you access the Service from outside the jurisdiction where our servers or providers operate, your information may be processed in other countries that may have different data protection laws.

12) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the "Effective Date" above when changes take effect. Continued use of the Service after an update means you accept the revised policy.

13) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: contact@gamesinorder.net