Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
gameguidesbox.com ("the Site," "we," "us," or "our") is a personal website providing gaming guides and information. We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about the data collected through our use of third-party tools.
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by this website.
1. Information We Collect
Because this website does not have user accounts, registrations, or login features, we do not collect personal identifiers such as your name, physical address, or phone number unless you voluntarily provide them to us (e.g., via email).
A. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain non-personal information is collected automatically through our use of third-party services:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and navigation patterns.
- Device Information: Mobile vs. desktop access and approximate geographic location (country/city level).
B. Information You Provide
If you contact us directly via email or a contact form, we will receive your email address and any information you choose to include in your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Maintain and optimize the performance of the Site.
- Analyze user traffic to improve our gaming guides.
- Display relevant advertisements to support the operation of this website.
3. Cookies and Third-Party Tools
We use cookies (small text files placed on your device) and similar technologies to provide our Services and help collect data. You can open the cookie settings panel at any time from this page and update your preferences. You can also clear browser cookies and local storage to reset your decision.
A. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our Site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously. It reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
B. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to serve ads when you visit our website.
- Personalized Advertising: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information (not linked to any personal identification) with our advertisers or analytics partners for the purposes outlined above. We will only disclose specific information if required by law (e.g., a court order).
5. International Compliance (GDPR & CCPA)
For EEA/UK Users (GDPR):
If you access the Site from the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and using your data is our legitimate interest in analyzing site traffic and funding the Site through advertising. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any data we hold about you.
For California Residents (CCPA):
We do not sell your personal information. You have the right to know what data is being collected and to request its deletion.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us, and we will delete it immediately.
7. Security
We take reasonable electronic measures to protect the limited information we collect. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Changes to This Policy
The site owner reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page frequently for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your dealings with this site, please contact:
Email: contact@gameguidesbox.com