Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Walkthroughs.games ("we", "us", "our"). We respect your privacy and commit to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you access our website or services.

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When signing in with Google OAuth, we receive your email, name (if provided), and profile image.
• User Content: Comments, uploaded content, or messages you post on the Service.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, navigation flows.
• Analytics Data: Via Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms.
• Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not store raw passwords — authentication is handled by Google OAuth.
• We do not collect payment card information (donations are processed by PayPal).
• We do not collect phone numbers or physical addresses.
• We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For cookies and analytics, when required by your region.
• Legitimate Interests: To operate, improve, secure, and analyze our Service.
• Performance of a Service: To provide account access and core functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain the Service.
• To personalize your experience and remember preferences.
• To analyze traffic and improve performance.
• To moderate user-generated content and prevent abuse.
• To ensure security, detect fraud, and protect user accounts.
• To comply with legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve user experience, maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze activity. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.

Types of Cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for login and navigation.
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to measure traffic and performance.
• Preference Cookies: Save your settings and choices.

6. Google OAuth & Third-Party Authentication

When you log in using Google OAuth, we receive authentication tokens and basic profile information according to Google’s privacy policies. We do not store your Google password or have access to your Google account.

Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics may collect anonymized IP data, device information, and activity metrics. Data is processed according to Google’s policies.

If required by your region, certain analytics tracking may not activate until consent is provided (via browser or system settings).

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only with:

• Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, authentication).
• Law enforcement, if legally required.
• During a business transfer (merger, acquisition, or restructuring).

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located in different countries. We take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely, regardless of where it is stored or transferred.

10. User-Generated Content

Comments and public posts created by users may be visible to all visitors. Your username and profile picture may appear next to your content.

Please do not post sensitive or private information.

11. Your Rights (GDPR & International)

You may request:

• Access to your personal data.
• Correction of incomplete or inaccurate information.
• Deletion of your account and associated data.
• Restriction or objection to certain types of processing.

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@walkthroughs.games

12. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us: