GamesRecon (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices when you visit our website at https://www.gamesrecon.com (the “Site”) and use our services.
About This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of GamesRecon’s website and services. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.
GamesRecon is operated from the United States and Canada, and this Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other state and federal privacy regulations.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
Account Information: When you create an account, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Username and password
- Contact information (phone number, mailing address if provided)
- Communication preferences
User-Generated Content: Information you provide when you:
- Submit comments on articles
- Participate in forums or community features
- Contact our support team
- Submit feedback, suggestions, or gaming content
- Enter contests or promotions
Communication Data: When you email us or use our contact forms, we collect your message content, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information We Collect Automatically
Technical Information: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location (city/state level)
- Browser type, version, and language settings
- Operating system and device information
- Screen resolution and device characteristics
- Referring website URLs
- Pages visited on our Site and time spent
- Date and time of visits
- Search terms used to find our Site
Usage Analytics: We collect information about how you interact with our content:
- Articles read and time spent reading
- User engagement patterns
- Click-through rates on links and advertisements
- Newsletter engagement metrics
- Website navigation patterns
Performance Data: We monitor technical performance including:
- Page load times
- Error reports and technical issues
- Website functionality usage
- Content delivery network performance
Information from Third-Party Sources
Social Media: If you interact with our social media accounts or share our content, we may receive information from social platforms according to their terms and your privacy settings.
Public Information: We may collect publicly available information about gaming industry news, events, and developments to enhance our content and services.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Service Provision and Improvement
- Providing access to our gaming content, news, and reviews
- Personalizing your experience and content recommendations
- Improving our website functionality and user interface
- Developing new features and content categories
- Conducting analytics to understand user preferences and behavior
Communication
- Sending newsletters and gaming news updates (with your consent)
- Responding to your inquiries and support requests
- Notifying you about changes to our services or policies
- Providing customer service and technical support
Marketing and Advertising
- Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Measuring advertising effectiveness and performance
- Creating aggregated reports for advertisers (no personal identification)
- Sending promotional content about gaming products and services (with consent)
Legal and Security
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Protecting against fraud, spam, and abuse
- Enforcing our Terms of Service and community guidelines
- Maintaining website security and preventing unauthorized access
- Responding to legal requests and court orders
Business Operations
- Conducting internal research and development
- Performing data analytics and statistical analysis
- Managing our business operations and administration
- Preparing aggregated reports and statistics (anonymized data)
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers and Partners
Technology Infrastructure:
- Cloudflare: Content delivery network and security services
- Purpose: Website performance, security, and DDoS protection
- Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Analytics and Performance:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
- Purpose: Understanding site usage, improving user experience
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Advertising Services:
- Google AdSense: Display advertising and revenue generation
- Purpose: Showing relevant ads to support our free content
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Content Management:
- WordPress.org/Automattic: Website hosting and content management
- Purpose: Website infrastructure and content delivery
- Privacy Policy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of GamesRecon, our users, or others
- Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
- Respond to claims of copyright infringement or other intellectual property rights
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and provide options regarding your personal information.
Consent-Based Sharing
We may share your information with third parties when you have provided explicit consent for such sharing, such as:
- Gaming product recommendations and reviews
- Contest or promotion partners
- Newsletter sponsors (clearly disclosed)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services. We use both session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain until expiration or deletion).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- User authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Basic site navigation and features
Performance Cookies: Help us analyze and improve our website
- Google Analytics tracking
- Page load time measurement
- Error reporting and debugging
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Language and regional preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Newsletter subscription status
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Google AdSense personalization
- Frequency capping for ads
- Advertising effectiveness measurement
Managing Cookies
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. You can also opt out of personalized advertising through:
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
Do Not Track
We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals, but you can control tracking through the cookie management options described above.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
Technical Safeguards:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure with regular updates
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Regular security monitoring and threat detection
Organizational Measures:
- Staff training on data protection and privacy
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular review of data handling procedures
- Incident response procedures for potential breaches
Third-Party Security: Our service providers are required to maintain appropriate security standards and are contractually bound to protect your information.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any material security incidents as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account Information: Until you delete your account or request deletion
- Contact Communications: 3 years from last communication
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data deleted after 26 months
- Legal Compliance: As required by applicable laws and regulations
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
When we delete your information, it will be removed from our active systems. Some information may remain in backup systems for a limited time for security and legal purposes.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
- Request access to the personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Receive information about how we use and share your data
Deletion and Portability
- Request deletion of your personal information (“right to be forgotten”)
- Request a portable copy of your data in a commonly used format
- Object to certain types of data processing
Communication Preferences
- Unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing communications
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Manage cookie preferences through browser settings
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
- Email: support@gamesrecon.com
- Contact Form: https://www.gamesrecon.com/contact-us
We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require identity verification to protect your privacy.
International Data Transfers
GamesRecon operates primarily in the United States and Canada. If you access our services from outside these regions, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Certification under recognized privacy frameworks
Children’s Privacy
Age Restriction: Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Parental Notice: If you believe your child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at support@gamesrecon.com, and we will delete such information promptly.
Teen Users: For users between 13-17, we encourage parental involvement in online activities and privacy decisions.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Your Rights
- Right to Know: Request information about personal information we’ve collected, used, and shared
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the “sale” of your personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
Categories of Information We Collect
- Identifiers: Name, email, IP address, unique identifiers
- Commercial Information: Interaction with our content and services
- Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, website interactions
- Geolocation Data: Approximate location based on IP address
- Inferences: Preferences and characteristics derived from your activity
Information Sharing
We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, we may share information for business purposes with service providers as described in this policy.
Exercising Your Rights
California residents can exercise their rights by:
- Email: support@gamesrecon.com (subject line: “California Privacy Request”)
- Contact Form: https://www.gamesrecon.com/contact-us
We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days of receiving your request.
State Privacy Laws
Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights to those described in the California section above. Please contact us using the same methods to exercise your rights under applicable state laws.
European Union Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), additional protections apply under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on:
- Contract Performance: Providing our services and responding to your requests
- Legitimate Interests: Analytics, security, and business operations
- Consent: Marketing communications and non-essential cookies
- Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws
Your GDPR Rights
- Right to be informed about data processing
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making
Data Protection Officer
For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our privacy team at privacy@gamesrecon.com.
Supervisory Authority
If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Gaming Platforms: We may link to gaming platforms like Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo. These services have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.
Social Media: We maintain a presence on different social media platforms. Interactions on these platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Embedded Content: We may embed videos, widgets, or other content from third-party services, which may collect information about your interactions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date
- Notify users via email if we have your email address
- Provide notice through our website or services
- For significant changes, provide additional notice as required by law
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
GamesRecon Privacy Team
- Email: support@gamesrecon.com
- Website: https://www.gamesrecon.com/contact-us
- Subject Line: Include “Privacy Policy Inquiry” for fastest response
For GDPR-related inquiries, please use the subject line “GDPR Request” in your email.
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days and strive to address your concerns promptly and thoroughly.
This Privacy Policy represents our commitment to protecting your privacy while providing valuable gaming content and services. We believe in transparency, user control, and responsible data practices.
Last Updated: September 25, 2025