Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Play Beyond World (“we”, “us”) processes personal data when you visit gamenationonline.com (the “Site”). We act as the data controller for information collected through the Site unless stated otherwise. For cookie-specific details, see our Cookie policy.
1. Scope and role of the Site
The Site is an editorial catalog. We do not operate game servers, process in-game purchases, or store publisher login credentials. Most gameplay data is handled entirely by third-party operators after you leave our Site.
2. Categories of personal data we may collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may process: (a) identity and contact data (name, email address); (b) message content you send via the contact form or email; (c) technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device characteristics when server logs or analytics are enabled on hosting; (d) cookie preference choices stored in your browser or local storage.
3. How we collect data
Data is collected when you submit the contact form, email our editorial address, call the listed phone number, or when standard web server logs and optional analytics tools record visits. The contact form on this deployment may show a client-side confirmation only until a backend is connected — in that case no message leaves your browser until integration is complete.
4. Purposes and legal bases (UK GDPR)
We use data to respond to inquiries, maintain the catalog, fix broken outbound links, secure the Site, and understand aggregate readership when analytics are opted in. Legal bases include legitimate interests (operating an editorial website, fraud prevention), consent (non-essential cookies and optional analytics), and contractual necessity where you request a specific service from us in writing.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
Essential storage may remember your cookie banner choice. Optional analytics cookies, if enabled, help us see which sections are read most often. We do not use cookies to sell personal data. Manage preferences on the cookie settings section of our Cookie policy.
6. Third-party publishers and embeds
Clicking a game link opens the publisher’s domain, which may set its own cookies, collect account data, and run advertising. We do not control those practices. Font delivery via Google Fonts and scripts such as animation libraries loaded from CDNs may involve the provider processing your IP address — refer to their privacy notices.
7. Data retention
Contact emails are kept only as long as needed to resolve your request and for a reasonable archival period (typically up to twenty-four months) unless a longer period is required for legal claims. Server logs on hosting may rotate automatically per the host’s policy. Cookie preference keys persist until you clear site data or change settings.
8. International transfers
Our editorial office is in the United Kingdom. Hosting, email, or analytics providers may process data in the UK, EEA, or other countries. Where transfers occur outside the UK/EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses when applicable.
9. Security measures
We use HTTPS, access controls on hosting accounts, and sensible retention limits. No online transmission is completely secure; please avoid sending sensitive identifiers (government IDs, payment cards, game passwords) through the contact form.
10. Your rights
If UK GDPR or applicable law grants you rights, you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, or data portability regarding personal data we control. You may withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time via cookie settings. You may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local supervisory authority.
11. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them through the contact form. Parents who believe a child submitted data should contact us for deletion. Linked games may have different age rules enforced by publishers.
12. Marketing communications
We do not send promotional newsletters unless you explicitly opt in. Routine replies to your support or editorial messages are not marketing. If we introduce a mailing list in the future, we will ask for separate consent.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Significant changes may also be summarized on the Site where practical.
14. Contact and data requests
Privacy questions or rights requests: [email protected]. Postal address: Play Beyond World, 221B Meridian Lane, Suite 4, London, EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom. Phone: +44 20 7946 0958 (Mon–Fri, 09:00–18:00 GMT).