At https://bestclassicpcgames.com/, we respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal data transparently and responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you may have in relation to your personal data.
1. Who we are
bestclassicpcgames.com is a content website focused on classic PC games. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, the data controller is the owner of the website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your data is handled, you can contact us at contact@bestclassicpcgames.com.
2. What data we collect
We collect only limited data.
a) Information you provide voluntarily
If you contact us by email, we may collect:
- your email address
- your name, if included in your message
- any other information you choose to include in your email
b) Analytics and usage data
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. This may include:
- IP address information
- browser type
- device information
- approximate geolocation
- pages viewed
- session data
- time spent on pages
- referral source
c) Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes. These may be set by Google Analytics 4 and help us understand site traffic and visitor behaviour.
3. How we use your data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- to respond to emails you send us
- to operate, maintain, and improve the website
- to understand how visitors use the site
- to protect the website against misuse or technical issues
- to comply with legal obligations where required
We do not use your data for newsletter marketing, account creation, comment systems, or user profiling beyond standard website analytics.
4. Legal bases for processing
Depending on the situation, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests — To operate and improve the website, keep it secure, and respond to messages sent to our contact email.
- Consent — For non-essential cookies and analytics technologies where consent is required.
- Legal obligation — Where we need to process or retain information to comply with applicable law.
5. Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 to measure traffic and understand how visitors interact with the site.
Google Analytics 4 may collect data such as browser and device information, approximate location, session statistics, and page interaction data. GA4 can also use first-party cookies to distinguish users and sessions.
If required under applicable law, analytics cookies will only be used after you give consent through our cookie banner.
Google acts as a service provider in connection with analytics processing. You can read more about how Google handles data in Google's own privacy documentation.
6. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
We use cookies for analytics purposes. These cookies help us understand how the website is used and how it can be improved.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, you will also be able to accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.
7. Sharing your data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share personal data only where necessary with:
- analytics providers, such as Google Analytics
- hosting or technical service providers that support the operation of the website
- legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law
We share only the minimum data necessary for these purposes.
8. International data transfers
Some of the service providers we use may process data outside your country of residence.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we will take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place where required by law.
9. Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
- Email correspondence is kept for as long as necessary to respond to your message and handle any follow-up, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Analytics data is retained according to our Google Analytics 4 retention settings and only for as long as needed for traffic analysis and website improvement.
10. Your rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar privacy rights, you may have the right to:
- access your personal data
- correct inaccurate personal data
- request deletion of your personal data
- restrict processing of your personal data
- object to processing based on legitimate interests
- request data portability where applicable
- withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
- lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at bestclassicpcgames@gmail.com.
11. Third-party links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
12. Children's privacy
This website is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through the website. If you believe that a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us and we will review the matter.
13. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page, and the updated version will become effective from the date shown at the top of the policy.