Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At GamesRead.com, your privacy isn’t an afterthought — it’s part of how we build trust.
We collect only the data we genuinely need to deliver a fast, secure, and personalized experience for our readers.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

2. Who we are

GamesRead.com is owned and operated by AG GROUP 007 Ltd., a European-registered digital media company.
Our editorial office and servers are located in the EU, and we follow the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) as well as the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) where applicable.

3. Information we collect

We collect minimal, non-sensitive data to make the site work properly:

  • Analytics data: anonymous metrics such as page views, time on page, browser type, approximate region.
    (Tools: Google Analytics 4, Plausible, or similar)

  • Contact data: if you send us a message or sign up for a newsletter, we store your name and email address.

  • Cookies: functional cookies that remember preferences; optional analytics cookies with your consent.

  • User-submitted content: comments or guide submissions, which may include your display name and text.

  • Advertising identifiers: anonymized IDs provided by ad partners for frequency capping and relevance.

We do not collect payment information, government IDs, or any sensitive personal data.

4. How we use your data

We use collected information to:

  1. Improve site speed, layout, and content relevance.

  2. Respond to inquiries and feedback.

  3. Detect and prevent spam or malicious activity.

  4. Measure readership trends to inform editorial planning.

  5. Serve non-intrusive ads and track their aggregate performance.

We never sell or rent user data — not now, not ever.

5. Your rights

Under GDPR/CCPA, you can:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold.

  • Ask us to correct or delete it.

  • Withdraw consent for analytics or cookies at any time.

  • File a complaint with your local data authority if you believe your rights were violated.

Requests can be sent to privacy @ gamesread .com with the subject line Privacy Request.

6. Data storage and security

We host our services on secure European data centers with encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS 1.3).
Backups are encrypted and retained for limited periods.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial or technical staff under confidentiality agreements.

7. Third-party services

GamesRead may link to or embed content from platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, Twitter (X), or Steam.
These platforms may collect their own analytics data.
We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies for details.

8. Advertising & affiliate disclosure

We sometimes use affiliate tracking to recommend official stores or verified partners.
When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed to record a potential sale.
This tracking is anonymous and does not identify you personally.

9. Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last updated” date will always reflect the latest version.
Substantial changes will be announced via a banner or email notice.