Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

1. Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how gam3bug.com collects, uses, retains, and protects personal and non-personal data when you use our website and arcade games (collectively, the "Service").

This Policy applies to all visitors and users, regardless of jurisdiction. We comply with applicable privacy laws including US privacy laws (including state laws like CCPA, COPPA), European GDPR (if you are in the EU or EEA), Australian Privacy Act (if you are in Australia), and other applicable international privacy regulations.

If you do not agree with this Policy, do not use the Service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Data (Non-Identifying)

When you access the Service, we automatically collect:

• Server Logs: URL/pages visited, timestamp of access, browser type and version, operating system, referrer source, request method, HTTP status code, bytes sent/received.
• Analytics & Usage Data: Games played, time spent on pages, interaction patterns (clicks, scrolls), device type (mobile, desktop, tablet).
• Cookie Data: Session cookies for maintaining your preferences, theme selection, and cookie consent state.

2.2 Data You Provide (Optional)

When using the contact form, you may provide your name, email address, and message content. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

2.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do not require account registration.
• We do not collect payment information (all games are free).
• We do not collect location data beyond country-level IP geolocation for analytics.
• We do not sell or share your data with third-party advertisers.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To operate and maintain the Service (serve games, track play counts).
• To improve game performance, loading times, and user experience.
• To analyze usage patterns and popular games for content decisions.
• To respond to contact form submissions.
• To prevent abuse, fraud, and automated attacks.

4. Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Session cookies: Maintain your session and preferences.
• Theme cookie: Remember your light/dark theme preference.
• Consent cookie: Remember your cookie consent choice (accepted or declined).
• Analytics cookies: Track aggregate usage statistics.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you decline cookies, a full-screen overlay will inform you that consent is required to use the Service.

5. Third-Party Services

Our games may be embedded on third-party websites via our API. When a game is embedded, the hosting website's cookies and tracking may also apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites that embed our games.

We do not use third-party advertising networks. Any ad code displayed within games is managed by us and does not involve third-party ad networks.

6. Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging.
• Analytics data: Aggregated and retained indefinitely (non-identifying).
• Contact form data: Retained for up to 90 days after resolution.
• Cookie data: Consent cookie retained for 365 days. Session cookies expire on browser close.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections.
• Game code protection via our split-bake relay architecture (game source code is not directly accessible).
• Regular security reviews and access controls.
• No storage of sensitive personal data (we don't collect it).

8. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt out of cookies and tracking.
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact form.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use our contact form.