General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

At ZinGames (zingames.com), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as applicable in the European Union and other relevant jurisdictions.

1. Data Controller

ZinGames is the data controller responsible for your personal information. For any questions or concerns regarding data protection, please contact us through our Contact Us page.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address (when you contact us)
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our website
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, website functionality)
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our gaming services
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To improve our website and user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party providers who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services like Google Analytics)
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and other advertising networks for displaying relevant ads
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Contact Us page.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This GDPR Policy

We may update this GDPR policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Supervisory Authority

If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.