Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 26, 2026 Effective Date: September 26, 2026

Welcome to GameShoot (accessible at https://gameshoot.xyz), an independently operated digital gaming publication created and managed by Manny. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data collected when you visit our website, read our gaming guides, or interact with our content.

This Privacy Policy explains transparently what data is collected, how it is used, and what rights you have regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

A. Technical Information Automatically Collected

When you browse GameShoot, our hosting servers and analytics tools automatically record standard technical data:

  • Device & Browser Data: Browser type, browser version, operating system, preferred language, and screen resolution.
  • Network & Telemetry: Our hosting server may temporarily process IP addresses strictly for DDoS prevention, security auditing, and server stability. For website analytics, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand aggregate website usage and performance. GA4 uses IP addresses for purposes such as approximate location and data-center routing and does not log or store individual IP addresses in Analytics.
  • Usage Telemetry: Pages visited, date and time stamps, referring URLs, and approximate time spent on guides.

B. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Direct Communications: If you contact us via email (such as [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]), we receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message solely to respond to your inquiry.
  • User Feedback & Corrections: If you send error reports or game update tips, we process that information to verify facts and improve content accuracy.

2. Cookies, Web Beacons & Advertising

GameShoot uses cookies (small text files stored in your browser) to ensure smooth site navigation, analyze aggregate audience trends, and display digital advertisements.

A. Google AdSense & Google Advertising Cookies

  • Google, as a third-party advertising vendor, uses cookies to serve advertisements on GameShoot.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our visitors based on visits to GameShoot and other sites across the Internet.
  • Opt-Out Notice: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s official Ads Settings.

B. Third-Party Ad Networks & Measurement Vendors

We may work with third-party advertising networks and measurement vendors participating in Google’s ad ecosystem. These partners may use cookies and web beacons to serve and measure advertisements according to industry standards.

You can manage or opt out of interest-based advertising across multiple networks using these industry opt-out portals:

3. Legal Grounds for Processing (EU GDPR, UK GDPR & Applicable UK Data Protection Law)

Where applicable, we process personal data under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the UK GDPR, and applicable UK data protection laws based on the following grounds:

  • Legitimate Interests: To maintain website security, prevent fraud, diagnose technical server errors, and understand aggregate readership engagement.
  • Consent: Where required by applicable law, for the placement of non-essential cookies, analytics, or personalized advertising.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with statutory legal requirements or respond to lawful requests.

Your Rights Under Applicable Data Protection Law:

Subject to statutory conditions in your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, rectification of, erasure of, or restriction of processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability and the right to object to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy & Data Protection Contact at [email protected].

4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA Disclosures)

To the extent the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), applies to GameShoot, California residents may have the following rights:

  • Categories Collected: Identifiers (such as IP addresses and voluntarily submitted email addresses), internet activity telemetry, and approximate geographic location.
  • Purpose: Operating GameShoot, serving digital ads, security fraud prevention, and readership analysis.
  • No Sale of Personal Data: GameShoot does not sell personal information for monetary consideration. Pseudonymized cookie sharing for interest-based advertising may be considered a “share” under CPRA.
  • Rights: California residents may request disclosure of data collected, request deletion, request correction, and opt out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To make a request, email [email protected] with the subject “California Privacy Rights Request”.

5. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act Compliance (India)

When operating in or serving users across India, GameShoot is committed to complying with applicable requirements under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and applicable rules as they come into force:

  • Data Fiduciary: GameShoot, independently operated by Manny, Patna, Bihar, India.
  • Purpose Limitation: Data collected is processed only for specified and lawful purposes, such as website security, analytics where applicable, and responding to user communications.
  • Grievance Redressal: If you have questions or concerns regarding data processing under the DPDP Act, contact our designated Grievance Contact at [email protected]. We aim to review and respond to grievance requests within 48 business hours.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Notice)

GameShoot is a general audience gaming publication. Our content is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at [email protected], and we will promptly remove such information from our records.

7. Data Security & Retention

We use HTTPS/TLS encryption, server access controls, hosting-provider security measures, and other reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. We retain technical server logs only for as long as necessary for security auditing and diagnostic performance (typically 30–90 days).

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or technical changes. When changes occur, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Our Privacy Desk

For any questions, requests, or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy:

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