🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to gamebat.pro ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website gamebat.pro and use our services.

gamebat.pro is a fan-made resource hub dedicated to the game "Bart Bash" by Jacob Lenard. We provide downloads, guides, community features, and related content for players worldwide.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you contact us or subscribe to updates
• User-Generated Content: Comments, forum posts, mod submissions, and other content you voluntarily provide
• Communication Data: Records of correspondence when you contact our support team

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click-through rates, download statistics
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (city/country level)
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session data, preferences, analytics information

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Media: If you interact with our social media accounts or share our content
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and similar services provide aggregated usage statistics
• Advertising Partners: Information from Google AdSense and other advertising networks

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• Providing access to downloads, guides, and community features
• Processing and responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Maintaining and improving website functionality
• Customizing your user experience based on preferences

3.2 Communication

• Sending service-related notifications and updates
• Responding to comments, questions, and support requests
• Providing information about new content, features, or services (with your consent)

3.3 Analytics and Improvement

• Analyzing website usage patterns and user behavior
• Monitoring and improving website performance and security
• Conducting research and development for new features
• Creating aggregated, anonymized statistics about our users

3.4 Legal and Security

• Complying with legal obligations and requests from law enforcement
• Protecting our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users
• Preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and other policies

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Receive notifications when websites try to set cookies

Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

5. Third-Party Services

We integrate with various third-party services to provide our functionality and improve user experience:

5.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• Google AdSense: Display advertising and revenue generation
• Google Fonts: Web font delivery and typography enhancement

5.2 Content Delivery and Hosting

• Cloudflare R2: File hosting and content delivery for game downloads
• GitHub: Code repository hosting and version control
• Discord: Community chat and real-time communication

5.3 Social Media Platforms

• TikTok: Social media integration and content embedding
• Speedrun.com: Leaderboard integration and verification

6. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. This section provides specific information about how advertising works on our site and your choices regarding personalized ads.

6.1 How Google AdSense Works

Google AdSense uses cookies and other technologies to:

• Display relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing history
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent the same ad from being shown too frequently
• Detect and prevent invalid clicks and impressions

6.2 Personalized Advertising

Google may use your data to personalize the ads you see on our website and across the web. This includes:

• Your previous visits to our website
• Your interactions with ads and websites
• Information from your Google account (if you're signed in)
• Demographics and interests inferred from your browsing behavior

6.3 DoubleClick DART Cookies

Google's use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

7.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, such as:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks (Google AdSense)
• Content delivery networks (Cloudflare)
• Communication platforms (Discord)

7.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Legal process, such as court orders or subpoenas
• Government or regulatory requests
• Law enforcement investigations
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety

7.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, subject to appropriate privacy protections.

7.4 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be used to identify you personally, such as:

• Website usage statistics
• Download counts and trends
• Geographic distribution of users
• Device and browser statistics

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8.1 Security Measures

• Encryption: HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Keeping our systems and software up to date with security patches
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities
• Backup Systems: Regular backups with secure storage and encryption

8.2 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• As long as your account is active
• As needed to provide you with our services
• As required by law or for legitimate business purposes
• To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

9. Your Rights and Choices

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

9.1 Access and Portability

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Transfer your data to another service provider

9.2 Correction and Updates

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Update your contact information and preferences
• Modify or delete user-generated content you have posted

9.3 Deletion and Erasure

• Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
• Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the basis
• Object to processing for direct marketing purposes

9.4 Restrictions and Objections

• Restrict processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Object to automated decision-making or profiling
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

10. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated from the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

10.1 Data Protection Standards

When transferring data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Compliance with applicable data protection laws
• Use of standard contractual clauses where appropriate
• Working only with service providers that provide adequate protection
• Regular review of data transfer practices and security measures

10.2 European Users

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensure that data transfers to third countries maintain an adequate level of protection.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

11.1 Parental Notice

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will:

• Delete the information as soon as possible
• Not use the information for any purpose
• Not disclose the information to third parties
• Implement additional safeguards to prevent future collection

11.2 Parental Rights

Parents and guardians have the right to:

• Review any personal information collected from their child
• Request deletion of their child's personal information
• Refuse further collection or use of their child's information

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

12.1 Notification of Changes

When we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our website's main page
• Send email notifications for material changes (if you have provided your email)
• Maintain previous versions for your reference

12.2 Your Continued Use

Your continued use of our website after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have and will respond to your inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable law.