Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 30, 2025

At GameJoyPlanet.com, we recognize the importance of protecting your personal information and are committed to handling your data with the highest standards of care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage information when you visit or interact with our platform.

1. Information Collection Overview

GameJoyPlanet.com is designed to minimize data collection while providing an enjoyable gaming experience. We collect limited information necessary to operate and improve our platform.

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information is automatically gathered through standard internet protocols and technologies:

Internet Protocol (IP) address and general geographic location
Browser type, version, and language preferences
Operating system and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website addresses and search terms used to find our platform
Date and time stamps of your visits and interactions

1.2 Voluntarily Provided Information

You may choose to provide personal information when using certain features of our platform, such as:

Name and email address when submitting contact forms
Subject line and message content in communications with us
Any other information you voluntarily include in your messages

2. How We Use Collected Information

The information we collect serves specific, legitimate purposes related to platform operation and improvement:

Delivering and maintaining our gaming services and website functionality
Responding to inquiries, questions, and support requests
Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience and platform performance
Identifying and resolving technical issues or security vulnerabilities
Understanding demographic trends and user preferences
Ensuring compliance with legal obligations and enforcing our terms

3. Cookie Usage and Tracking Technologies

GameJoyPlanet.com employs cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data.

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences and provide insights into how visitors use the site.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security features
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices for future visits

3.3 Managing Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or receive notifications when cookies are being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of our platform.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as web hosting, analytics, and technical support. These providers have access only to information necessary to perform their specific tasks and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal processes or obligations
Protect the rights, property, or safety of GameJoyPlanet.com, our users, or others
Investigate potential violations of our Terms and Conditions
Prevent fraud, security breaches, or other harmful activities

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security Measures

Protecting your information is a top priority. We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
Access controls and authentication requirements for internal systems
Employee training on data protection and privacy practices
Regular backup procedures and disaster recovery planning

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention Practices

We retain collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Children's Privacy Protection

GameJoyPlanet.com is intended exclusively for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently gathered information from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our systems. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately.

8. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request confirmation of what personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
Objection: Object to certain processing activities involving your information
Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

9. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to GameJoyPlanet.com. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notices on our platform or via email if we have your contact information. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

GameJoyPlanet.com
387 Water Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1C9
Canada
Email: support@gamejoyplanet.com
Phone: +1 709 576 8342

12. Canadian Privacy Compliance

For users in Canada, we comply with applicable Canadian privacy legislation. If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.