Thank you for using Game Compass ("we", "our", "us"). We care about helping families make better decisions about games without collecting more data than we need.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
If you have any questions, you can always email us at: elianabracciaforte@gmail.com
1. Who we are
Game Compass is an informational website that helps parents and caregivers understand how healthy a video game experience can be for their kids.
We do not require visitors to create accounts or log in to use our site.
2. Information we collect
We collect two main types of information:
2.1. Information you choose to share with us
When you contact us by email or through a form (e.g. "suggest a game", "send feedback"), we may receive:
- Your name (if you share it)
- Your email address
- The content of your message
We use this information only to respond to you and improve Game Compass.
Please do not include your child's full name, school, or other unnecessary personal details when you contact us.
2.2. Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we may automatically collect:
- IP address (often anonymised or truncated)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time on page, clicks and scroll behaviour
- Referring page / source (e.g. search engine, social network)
- Basic error logs
We use this mainly to:
- Keep the site secure and running
- Understand which content is most useful
- Improve usability over time
We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools (for example, built-in hosting analytics or privacy-first analytics) instead of invasive trackers.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain and improve Game Compass
- Respond to your questions and feedback
- Detect, prevent and fix technical issues or abuse
- Understand which games and pages are most relevant to parents
- Comply with legal obligations (for example, security or fraud prevention)
We do not:
- Sell your personal data
- Use your data for targeted advertising on other platforms
4. Legal bases (for visitors in the EU/UK)
If you are in the EU/EEA or UK, we rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR:
Legitimate interests for:
- Operating and securing the website
- Measuring basic usage (analytics)
Consent for:
- Non-essential cookies/analytics (if and when used with a cookie banner)
Contract (or pre-contract steps) for:
- Responding to messages you send us
5. How long we keep information
We only keep information for as long as we reasonably need it:
- Contact emails / support messages: typically up to 2 years, unless we need it longer for legal reasons or ongoing conversations.
- Log and analytics data: usually a few months, depending on our analytics tool and security needs.
- Backups: may keep data for a limited period for disaster recovery.
We regularly review and clean up old data.
6. When we share information
We may share limited data with:
- Service providers (data processors) who help us:
- Host the website
- Provide analytics
- Store contact form submissions or emails
- Authorities or legal advisors if required by law or to protect our rights, our users, or others.
We do not sell your data.
Where possible, we choose providers that:
- Are privacy-conscious
- Store data in the EU/EEA or other jurisdictions with adequate protection, or
- Use standard contractual clauses or similar safeguards for international transfers.
7. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies mainly to:
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Keep the site functioning securely
- Measure aggregate usage to improve content
You can control cookies through:
- Our cookie banner (where applicable)
- Your browser settings (e.g. blocking or deleting cookies)
8. Children's privacy
Game Compass is designed for adults, especially parents, caregivers and educators.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at elianabracciaforte@gmail.com and we will delete it.
Parents: When you contact us, please avoid sharing your child's full name, school, or other unnecessary identifying details.
9. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of these rights:
- Access: ask what personal data we hold about you
- Correction: ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: ask us to delete your personal data when possible
- Restriction: ask us to limit use of your data
- Objection: object to certain processing (e.g. analytics based on legitimate interests)
- Portability: receive data you provided in a portable format, where applicable
- Withdraw consent: if we rely on consent (e.g. non-essential cookies), you can withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email elianabracciaforte@gmail.com and we'll do our best to respond within a reasonable time.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
We'll change the "Last updated" date at the top.
If changes are significant, we may show a notice on the website.
11. How to contact us
If you have questions, feedback, or complaints about privacy at Game Compass, please contact:
