Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
RigGamer (riggamer.com) is a PC gaming media website that publishes guides, reviews, news, and setup content. We are operated by an individual publisher. For privacy-related questions, contact us at contact@riggamer.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit RigGamer, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation path
- Referring website or search engine
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
2.3 Information You Provide
If you contact us via email or any contact form, we collect the information you provide (name, email address, message content).
3. How We Use Your Information
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site and improve our content
- Advertising: To serve relevant ads through Google Ads and Meta Ads platforms
- Affiliate tracking: To attribute clicks on affiliate links to our site
- Communication: To respond to your messages or enquiries
- Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data about you:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (GA4) | Site analytics and audience measurement | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Ads / Google Tag Manager | Advertising and conversion tracking | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram) | Advertising audience and conversion tracking | facebook.com/privacy/policy |
| Cloudflare | Content delivery, performance, and security | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
| AFBOOSTER / Affiliate Networks | Affiliate link tracking and commission attribution | See partner policies |
5. Cookies and Advertising
We use advertising cookies to display relevant ads. Google and Meta use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising:
- Google: adssettings.google.com
- Meta: facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
For full cookie details, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Affiliate Links
RigGamer participates in affiliate programs. When you click a link labeled "Play Free →" or similar and complete a qualifying action (such as launching a game), we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
7. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months in Google Analytics. Email correspondence is retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your query. We do not store personal data on our own servers beyond server access logs, which are deleted after 30 days.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@riggamer.com.
9. Children's Privacy
RigGamer is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Transfers
Our site is served via Cloudflare's global network. Data processed by Google and Meta may be transferred to and stored in the United States and other countries. These transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards under applicable data protection law.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of RigGamer after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries: contact@riggamer.com