Privacy Policy & Mandatory Information (As of 16.04.2025)
The use of this website is possible without providing personal data. Insofar as personal data (indication of the e-mail address in the contact form) is collected on these pages, this is done on a voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on or used by third parties.
Personal data (see contact form and e-mail) will be treated confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this data protection declaration.
Types of Data Processed on gameindustry.eu
When using the contact form or sending an email inquiry, the following data is processed:
- Company name and position (if provided)
- Email address
- Subject, message content, category
- IP address and timestamp of submission (automatically transmitted)
Purposes and Legal Bases of Data Processing
- Responding to inquiries and communication (Art. 6(1)(a), (f) GDPR)
- IT security measures, e.g., storing the IP address to prevent threats (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Technically Necessary Cookies (Session Cookies)
The website uses technically necessary session cookies. These serve solely to ensure certain functions are provided correctly and securely – in particular:
- for captcha validation in forms (e.g., contact form or comment function),
- for processing and forwarding form inputs,
- as a safeguard against bots and duplicate submissions.
- to technically provide the online quiz
The cookies used do not contain personal information, do not store user profiles, and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
The legal bases for this processing are:
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – for taking pre-contractual measures, e.g., when submitting a form,
- Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – for fulfilling legal obligations related to IT security and protection against abuse.
SSL and TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries or search results. You can recognize an encrypted connection by "https://" in the browser address bar and the lock icon.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data transmitted cannot be read by third parties.
Referrer Data
When switching from one website to another, browsers typically send referrer information. This may include the address of the previously visited page and technical details like the user agent.
To protect your privacy, this website intentionally refrains from analyzing or storing referrer data. No conclusions are drawn about the origin of your visit to supporting data minimization and transparency in line with the principles of the GDPR.
No-Rel and No-Follow Attributes
External links on this website are marked as such and lead to content outside our responsibility. To ensure transparency and responsible link management, these links are generally assigned the HTML attributes rel="nofollow" and rel="noreferrer":
- nofollow instructs search engines not to follow the link or use it for link popularity evaluation.
- noreferrer also prevents referrer information from being transmitted to the linked page – contributing to privacy protection.
Server Log Files
The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. This data is technically necessary to properly deliver the website and ensure system security.
This includes
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Time of the server request
- IP address
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in technical functionality and security).
The data is automatically deleted after one month.
Analytics Tools (e.g., Google Analytics), Advertising and Plugins
This website does not use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar services. It also does not integrate advertising networks or third-party tracking technologies.
Additionally, external plugins such as social media widgets or embedded third-party content (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps, or Facebook) are deliberately not used.
External links
This website contains links to third-party websites ("external links"). These websites are subject to the liability of the respective operators. When linking the external links for the first time, the provider checked the external content to determine whether any legal violations exist. At the time, no legal violations were apparent. The provider has no influence on the current and future design and content of the linked pages. The setting of external links does not mean that the provider makes the content behind the reference or link his own. A constant control of these external links is unreasonable for the provider without concrete indications of legal violations. However, if you are aware of any legal violations, such external links will be deleted immediately.
External resources used (if they must be named)
Icons
- File extension msi Icon, Ip Icon, License management Icon (CC Attribution 4.0) - Fatcow Web Hosting
- Icons by Lokas Software (CC Attribution 3.0)
Other graphics
On gameindustry.eu, visible teaser images for products in the search and displayed logos on subpages originate from content servers of Valve Corporation, archives such as mobygames or SteamDB and/or other publicly accessible sources or were obtained directly from respective manufacturers e.g. by "press kits."
All mentioned trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.
Fonts
- Font Awesome (CC BY 3.0) - Dave Gandy - This font is used for designing icons and visual elements.
- Consolas: Specifically employed for displaying raw data and within <code> tags to enhance readability and clarity of code snippets and technical data.
Website Technologies & Components
- CSS3: Responsible for formatting and the visual design of the website.
- XML/JSON: Used for structured data, including IP lists, sitemaps, and RSS feeds.
- PHP: Serves as the framework for creating and managing the website.
- HTML/5: The foundation for creating web content that is not PHP-based.
- JavaScript: Employed for interactive elements such as comment functions, captcha verification, and image galleries.
Ad-Free Usage and Optional JavaScript
This website consciously avoids advertising. It is fully usable even without JavaScript. This contributes to an improved user experience and enhanced privacy.
Complaints and Notices
If you wish to object to content on this website, such as images or texts or file a complaint under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the following options are available to you:
- Report Content: If you believe certain content should be removed or modified, please use the contact channels provided under Contact Options.
- GDPR Complaints: Data protection concerns can also be submitted via the mentioned contact options.
Contact Options
If you wish to reach GameIndustry.eu, you can find all relevant information on the
Contact Page. The following options are available to you:
- Email: Send an email directly.
- Contact Form: Fill out the form to submit your inquiry precisely.
- PGP Encryption: For secure communication, you can download and use the public key.
Imprint
This website is neither commercially nor commercially structured, nor does it pursue an economic purpose.
This website
- is not specifically aimed at the German market
- does not pursue any commercial activities
- is limited to general information
Note
In 2023, there were 1.4 million cases of identity theft reported in the USA. This number represents an increase, as the total reported cases of fraud and identity theft rose from 4.7 million in 2022 to 5.7 million in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 21%.
Sources:
https://identitytheft.org/statistics/
BKA (GERMAN FEDERAL CRIMINAL POLICE OFFICE)
To protect your digital identity, you should comply with the following basic rules when using the Internet with a PC or mobile device
Handle your personal data as restrictively as possible on the Internet and in social networks.
Other sources:
https://www.bka.de/DE/IhreSicherheit/RichtigesVerhalten/StraftatenImInternet/Identitaetsdiebstahl/identitaetsdiebstahl_node.html
