Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Top Desktop Games ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and interact with our content, including affiliate links and advertisements.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with global data protection laws, including PIPEDA (Canada), GDPR (EU), CCPA/CPRA (California), and Law 25 (Quebec).

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on site (via analytics).
  • Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, third-party cookies for analytics and advertising.
  • Affiliate Data: If you click affiliate links, partners may track your activity and associate it with a referral ID.
  • Voluntarily Provided Data: If you contact us via email or fill out a form, we may collect your name and email address.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Improve the functionality and content of our site.
  • Monitor traffic and user engagement using tools like Google Analytics.
  • Track affiliate link usage for commission reporting.
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g., accepting cookies)
  • Legitimate Interests (e.g., improving the website)
  • Legal Obligations (e.g., fraud prevention)

5. Sharing of Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Affiliate networks (to track purchases from our links)
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks (if applicable)

We do not sell your personal data.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside of your jurisdiction, including in countries like the United States and Canada. We take steps to ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses when required.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Understand user behavior (via analytics)
  • Display personalized ads (if applicable)
  • Track affiliate activity

To learn more or adjust your cookie settings, visit our Cookie Policy.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Under GDPR (EU):

  • Access your personal data
  • Request data rectification or deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

Under CCPA/CPRA (California):

  • Request details about data collected
  • Opt-out of data sale/sharing
  • Request deletion

Under PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25:

  • Access and correct your personal information
  • File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise your rights, use our contact form.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for our legitimate purposes, or as required by law.

11. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this policy, use our contact form.