PRIVACY POLICY  - GameCodeShops

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or make a purchase, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Payment information (processed securely, not stored)
• IP address and browser information
• Purchase history and preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Website usage analytics via Google Analytics
• Device and browser information
• Cookies for functionality and preferences

1.3 Communications

• Support conversations and feedback
• Marketing preferences and responses
• Newsletter subscriptions (opt-in only)

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

• Process Orders: Complete purchases and deliver digital products
• Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and resolve issues
• Security: Prevent fraud and protect account safety
• Improvements: Analyze usage to enhance our services
• Marketing: Send promotional offers (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements

3. INFORMATION SHARING

3.1 We Share Information With:

• Payment Processors: Secure transaction processing
• Email Service: Automated delivery of purchase confirmations
• Analytics Providers: Website performance analysis (anonymized data)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law

3.2 We Do NOT:

• Sell personal information to third parties
• Share customer data for marketing by others
• Store credit card information on our servers

4. DATA SECURITY

4.1 Protection Measures

• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Secure servers hosted in EU-compliant data centers
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access on need-to-know basis

4.2 Data Retention

• Account information: Retained while account is active
• Purchase records: Kept for 7 years for legal compliance
• Analytics data: Anonymized after 26 months
• Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe

5. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)

As an EU-based company, we respect your data rights:

5.1 Access Rights

• Request copy of your personal data
• View what information we have collected

5.2 Correction Rights

• Update incorrect personal information
• Modify account details anytime

5.3 Deletion Rights

• Request account deletion (right to be forgotten)
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance

5.4 Portability Rights

• Export your data in standard format
• Transfer data to another service

5.5 Objection Rights

• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Object to data processing for marketing

6. COOKIES POLICY

6.1 Essential Cookies

• Shopping cart functionality
• Account authentication
• Security features

6.2 Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics (anonymized)
• Website performance monitoring
• User experience improvements

6.3 Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

• Data primarily processed within the EU
• Some service providers may be outside EU (with adequate protection)
• All transfers comply with GDPR requirements

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Parental consent required for users 13-16 in EU
• Parents can request deletion of child's data

9. CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY

• We will notify users of material changes via email
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates
• Previous versions available upon request

10. CONTACT US

Data Protection Officer: [email protected]

General Inquiries: [email protected]

Address: SAS Consulting, Paris, France

Response Time: We respond to privacy requests within 30 days as required by GDPR.

GameCodeShops is operated by SAS Consulting, a French company established in Paris. All services comply with French and European Union regulations.