Privacy Policy

Who we are

TheGameTake (thegametake.com) is an independent game news and guides site: “Your daily take on games.” You do not need a user account to read our content.

Information we handle

• Server logs: Requests may generate technical records such as IP addresses, requested URLs, browser information, timestamps, and errors. We use these records to operate the site, troubleshoot problems, and protect it against abuse.
• Analytics: We use privacy-friendly, self-hosted Plausible at analytics.groupai.io to understand aggregate traffic, popular pages, and referral sources. This analytics does not use tracking cookies or build advertising profiles of readers.
• Newsletter email: If you subscribe to a newsletter, we use the email address you provide to send the newsletter and manage your subscription. You can unsubscribe using the instructions in a newsletter or by contacting us.
• Messages: If you email us, we use your message and contact details to respond and handle your inquiry.
• Preferences: Essential cookies may remember site preferences. See our Cookies page.

How we use and share information

We use information to deliver and improve the site, respond to readers, send requested newsletters, and maintain security. We do not sell personal data.

Information may be handled by service providers needed to host the site or deliver communications. We may also disclose information where required by law or necessary to protect the site and others from abuse.

Advertising

Advertising may not be live yet. We may introduce Google AdSense in the future. Before introducing advertising technologies, we will update our disclosures and preference options as needed. See Ad Choices for more information.

Retention and security

We keep information only for as long as needed for its purpose, including operational, security, and legal needs. We take reasonable steps to protect it, but no internet service can guarantee absolute security.

Your choices

You can unsubscribe from newsletters, manage cookies through the footer's Manage cookie preferences control or your browser, and contact us about your personal information. Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion. We will assess requests and any necessary verification without asking for more information than needed.

Changes and contact

We will update the date on this page when our practices change. For privacy questions or requests, email hello@thegametake.com.