Who we are
Our website address is: www.globalgamer.gg
Information we collect
Log data
When you visit Global Gamer, our servers may automatically log the standard data provided by your web browser. This data is considered “non-identifying information”, as it does not personally identify you on its own. It may include your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, your browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page, and other details.
Also, it’s possible that we will gather data about the device you’re using to access our website. This could include the device’s type, its operating system, its unique device identifiers, the device’s settings and finally, its geo-location data. The type/amount of data we collect can change depending on the settings of your device and software. We recommend checking the policies of your device manufacturer or software provider to learn what information they make available to us.
How we collect information
We collect information with fair, lawful and transparent methods, making sure its with your full knowledge and consent. We also make it fully clear why we’re collecting your information and how it will be used. You are given the opportunity to refuse our request for this information upon landing on our site, knowing that we may not be able to give you our full services without it.
Use of information
It’s fully possible that we may make use of identifying and non-identifying information to work out who our visitors are, how they make use of our services, and how we can therefore improve our site and their experiences with it in future. Despite this, We don’t publish any information publicly but may publish aggregate and anonymous versions that display information related to customer usage and trend reports.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Data processing and storage
The personal information we collect is stored and processed in Malta, or where our partners, affiliates and third-party providers are located. We only transfer data within jurisdictions subject to data protection laws, as part of Global Gamer’s commitment to maintaining and protecting the privacy of our users.
We keep personal information only for as long as is necessary to provide our services, or to improve our services for future use. While retaining data, we protect it to prevent any loss and theft, including unauthorised access, disclosure, copying, use or modification. Despite this, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and therefore we cannot guarantee complete data security.
You can request your personal information to be deleted at any time and at this point, or also when your personal information is no longer relevant to our operations, we will erase it from our system within a reasonable amount of time.
Cookies
“Cookies” are used on Global Gamer to collect information about you and your activities on our site. A cookie is a piece of data that is stored on your computer via our site. This is accessed on every occasion you visit, to help us understand how you’ve used our site. In turn, this informs us how best to create content based on our users’ preferences. For more information, you can check out our full Cookie Policy.
Third-party access to information
We use third-party services for:
- Analytics tracking
This services access our data solely for the purpose of undertaking tasks on our behalf. We don’t provide them with any personally identifying information without your full consent. We do not give them permission to disclose or use any of our data for any other purpose.
It’s possible that we might allow limited access to our data by external agencies for the purpose of analysis and service improvement only. This will only be permitted for this specific function.
Other than in the way stated, we do not share or supply personal information to third parties. We certainly do not profit from or sell your personal information to marketers or third parties.
Limits of our policy
This privacy policy only covers Global Gamer’s own collecting and handling of data. We cannot accept responsibility or liability for third party privacy practices.
Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please also be aware that we have no say or control over any content and policies that those sites contain and therefore cannot accept responsibility or liability for them.
Changes to this policy
If we update this policy, we will take the proper steps to let users know about these changes. If you continue to use this site after these changes have been implemented, this will be seen as acceptance of any updates.
Your rights and responsibilities
You have the right to be informed about how your data is retrieved, used and what data on you is used and processed. You are entitled to request this information be deleted at any time.
You are fully entitled to object to or request restriction on our use of your data and also keep the right to use your personal information for your own purposes. You have the right to opt out of data about you being used in decisions based solely on automated processing.
Feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or questions about how we handle your data and personal information.
Global Gamer’s Data Controller
This policy is effective as of 20th June 2022.
Cookie Policy
This cookie policy is part of Global Gamer’s privacy policy, and explains how we use cookies on this site and how they interact with your device. We also discuss the third-parties we use, who potentially use cookies, though these are not covered by this policy.
If you prefer not to accept our cookies, you can refuse them on your browser when you access globalgamer.gg. You also should accept that we may be unable to provide you with the complete level of content and services.
What is a Computer Cookie?
A cookie is a small amount of data stored on your device by a website when you enter it. It contains information from the website, as well as a unique identifier to help the site to recognise your browser upon return, additional data to help the cookie complete other uses, and the lifespan of the cookie itself.
Cookies are also used to enable you to complete certain features on the site in future, such as with logging in or to track your site usage, via Google Analytics for example), or to store your user settings and personalise your content.
Cookies set by us, or any website owner, are called “first-party cookies”, and usually track your activity on the site. Whereas, Cookies added by other sites and companies that work alongside us are called “third-party cookies”, and can be used to track you on other websites that use the same third-party service.
Types of cookies and how we use them
Performance cookies
Performance cookies are used to track how you use the website during your visit, but do not collect any personal information. This information is therefore usually anonymous and aggregated with information tracked across all site users, helping companies see visitor usage patterns, identify and diagnose problems or errors their users may encounter, and make better strategic decisions in improving their audience’s overall website experience. These cookies may be set by the website you’re visiting (first-party) or by third-party services. We use performance cookies on our site.
Functionality cookies
Functionality cookies are used in collecting information about your device and any settings you may configure on the website you’re visiting (like language and timezone settings). With this information, websites can provide you with customised, enhanced or optimised content and services. These cookies may be set by the website you’re visiting (first-party) or by third-party service. We use functionality cookies for selected features on our site.
Third-party cookies on our site
We may employ third-party companies and individuals on our websites—for example, analytics providers and content partners. We grant these third parties access to selected information to perform specific tasks on our behalf. They may also set third-party cookies in order to deliver the services they are providing. Third-party cookies can be used to track you on other websites that use the same third-party service. As we have no control over third-party cookies, they are not covered by Global Gamer’s cookie policy.
Our third-party privacy promise
We review the privacy policies of all our third-party providers before enlisting their services to ensure their practices align with ours. We will never knowingly include third-party services that compromise or violate the privacy of our users.
How you can control or opt out of cookies
If you do not wish to accept cookies from us, you can instruct your browser to refuse cookies from our website. Most browsers are configured to accept cookies by default, but you can update these settings to either refuse cookies altogether, or to notify you when a website is trying to set or update a cookie.
If you browse websites from multiple devices, you may need to update your settings on each individual device.
Although some cookies can be blocked with little impact on your experience of a website, blocking all cookies may mean you are unable to access
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
Last Edited on 2022-06-20