Privacy Policy

PlayDecoded ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit PlayDecoded, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics (GA4), including:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or source
• Geographic location (country/region level)

This data helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve the experience.

Information You Provide

If you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Any information included in your message

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Analyze site usage and improve our content
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Detect and prevent technical issues
• Understand aggregate trends in how our analysis is used

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies through Google Analytics. These are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic.

Types of cookies we use:

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (like dark mode)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Vercel: For website hosting. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Contact information is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically no more than 12 months.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion.

For European Visitors (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us.