Privacy Policy

Data Collection

At GameFandom, we collect minimal personal information necessary to provide you with the best gaming community experience. We collect data you voluntarily provide when creating an account, posting content, or contacting us.

This includes your username, email address, and any content you choose to share such as fan art, mod descriptions, or community posts. We also automatically collect technical data like IP addresses, browser type, and device information to improve site functionality and security.

Cookies Usage

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, including authentication and security features.

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform, allowing us to improve content and features. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit site functionality.

Analytics and Tracking

We utilize analytics services to monitor website performance, user engagement, and content popularity. This data helps us understand which gaming topics, mods, and fan creations resonate most with our community.

All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Analytics insights guide our content strategy and platform improvements to better serve the gaming fandom community.

User Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your personal data and obtain copies of information we hold
• Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) under certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing of your personal data
• Right to data portability in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication when available to enhance your account security.

Third-Party Services

GameFandom may contain links to external gaming platforms, mod repositories, and community sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

We may integrate with social media platforms and gaming services to enhance community features. These integrations operate under their respective privacy policies, and you control what information is shared through your account settings.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When you delete your account, we remove your personal information from active databases within 30 days. Some data may be retained in backup systems for a limited period to prevent fraud and ensure system integrity.