Privacy Policy

Privacy & Cookie Policy of PSX Homebrew Games

Last Updated: June 9, 2025

At PSX Homebrew Games (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," "our," or "the Website"), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy & Cookie Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal information we obtain from users of our Website, including information gathered through the use of Google AdSense advertising services.

By accessing and using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy & Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information about you when you visit our Website:

  • Usage and Technical Information: We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, internet service provider, and other diagnostic data. This information is used for statistical analysis, to improve our Website's functionality, and to understand the performance of our advertisements.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies Information: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels, web beacons, and other local storage technologies) to enhance your experience on our Website, personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. For a more detailed description of how we use cookies, please see the "Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies" section below.

  • Voluntarily Provided Information: If your Website allows user interaction that involves the provision of personal data (e.g., comments, contact forms, newsletter subscriptions), we will also collect the information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, etc. This section should be adapted if your website does not actively collect personal information beyond that related to Browse and advertising.

2. How We Use Collected Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To Operate and Maintain Our Website: To ensure the proper functioning of all Website features.
  • To Improve and Personalize Your Experience: To tailor the content and interface of our Website to your preferences.
  • To Display Relevant Advertising (Google AdSense): As part of our business model, we use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Website. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Website and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.
  • To Perform Analytics and Market Research: To understand how users interact with our Website and what content is most popular, which helps us improve our services.
  • For Security and Fraud Prevention Purposes: To protect our Website and our users from fraudulent or malicious activities.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and governmental requests.

3. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your browser when you visit a website.

3.1. Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functioning of the Website and enable you to navigate it and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or managing your shopping cart (if applicable). Without these cookies, some services cannot be provided.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use our Website, for example, which pages they visit most often or if they receive error messages. These cookies help us improve the Website's operation and user experience. We use, among others, Google Analytics for this purpose. The information they collect is aggregated and anonymous.
  • Functionality Cookies: These allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
  • Advertising/Targeting Cookies (Google AdSense and Partners): These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are placed by us or by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

3.2. Third-Party Cookies:

We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on our Website for advertising, analytics, and other service provision purposes. The main third parties who may set cookies on our Website include:

  • Google AdSense: Uses cookies to serve ads to users of our Website based on their visit to this and other sites on the Internet. Google may collect and use data to personalize the ads shown. You can learn more about how Google uses data in its privacy policy.
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how users interact with our Website. This information is used to compile reports and to help us improve the Website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously. You can learn more about Google Analytics' privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.3. Managing Cookies:

You have control over cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences directly in your browser. Most web browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies you have installed and delete them individually.
  • Block third-party cookies.
  • Block cookies from specific websites.
  • Block the setting of all cookies.
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser.

Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly, and your Browse experience could be affected.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR (for EU Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants you certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:

  • The Right to Be Informed: You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data.
  • The Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
  • The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.
  • The Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: retrolain2001@gmail.com.

5. Google AdSense & Third-Party Vendors

  • Google AdSense: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on your site. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.
  • Third-Party Vendors: Our website uses various third-party vendors and ad networks. You should be aware that these third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website or other websites.
  • Personalized Ads: Google's AdSense platform supports personalized advertising. This means that Google and its partners may use your data to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
  • EU User Consent Policy: As per Google's EU User Consent Policy, our website explicitly obtains consent from users in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the use of cookies and other local storage where legally required, and for the collection, sharing, and use of personal data for the personalization of ads. This is typically achieved through a cookie consent banner.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy & Cookie Policy. The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the data and the purpose for which it was collected. Once the retention period expires, your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized. 

7. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy & Cookie Policy

We may update our Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy & Cookie Policy on this page.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy & Cookie Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy & Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy & Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • By email: retrolain2001@gmail.com
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