Privacy Policy

Welcome to GameNexus. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and authentication credentials through Google OAuth.
• Profile Information: Display name, profile picture, and preferences you choose to share.
• Collection Data: Information about video games you add to your collection, watchlists, and portfolios.
• User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, and other content you create or share.
• Communication Data: Messages you send through our support system or feedback forms.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: App features you use, pages viewed, time spent, search queries, and interaction patterns.
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (we do not collect precise GPS location).
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and crash reports.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Authentication Providers: Basic profile information from Google when you sign in with Google OAuth.
• Game Data: Public game information from IGDB and other gaming databases to enrich our catalog.
• Payment Processors: Transaction information from Apple App Store and Google Play Store for in-app purchases.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: Provide, maintain, and improve our app features and functionality.
• Personalization: Customize your experience, recommend games, and display relevant content.
• Communication: Send you notifications, updates, price alerts, and respond to your inquiries.
• Analytics: Understand usage patterns, measure app performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
• Marketing: Send promotional content (with your consent, where required).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processing).
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information.
• Public Information: Content you choose to make public (reviews, profiles) may be visible to other users.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications or disable push notifications.
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gamenexus.co or use the settings within the app.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure authentication (OAuth, JWT tokens), and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

GameNexus is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@gamenexus.co.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

• Google OAuth: Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase: Firebase Privacy Policy
• Apple App Store: Apple Privacy Policy
• Google Play Store: Google Play Privacy Policy

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
• Right to delete personal information.
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gamenexus.co.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed in Section 5. Our legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for specific purposes.
• Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of GameNexus after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@gamenexus.co
• Support: support@gamenexus.co
• Website: https://gamenexus.co