PRIVACY POLICY

At Echo Games, we take your privacy and security very seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose information gathered from users of the echogames.shop website and its associated platforms. This policy applies to the website, as well as all services and products offered through Echo Games.

As the controller and processor of personal data, Echo Games complies fully with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring the lawful and confidential handling of visitors’, customers’, and users’ personal data.

This policy applies to all users, customers, and visitors who interact with our website and services.

Information Collection and Usage

Data We Collect

We collect various types of information, including personal and technical data, depending on how you engage with our website:

– Personal Information: You may provide personal details such as name, username, and email when registering on the site, filling out forms, or subscribing to newsletters.

– Technical Data: Automatically collected information includes IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and activity data like pages viewed and items clicked. We also use cookies to collect and store session data.

– Third-Party Data: We may collect information from social media platforms or third-party sites where you interact with our content, such as Facebook Likes or profile data, based on your consent

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Giveaway Participants

Participants in giveaways on Echo Games may be required to submit personal details such as their name and email. By participating, you agree to the collection and processing of this information. Some giveaways may also request additional information, such as your date of birth for age verification.

Social Logins

Echo Games allows users to connect their social accounts to our platform. Only public information or data explicitly permitted by you will be accessed and stored. Passwords linked to social accounts are not stored or tracked by us.

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies are used to enhance user experience by storing login data and personal preferences.

– Login Cookies: These last for two days unless you choose to have your login persisted for up to two weeks.

– Other Cookies: These are used to track participation in referral programs, award points, and administer our giveaways and reward programs.

You have the option to manage cookie settings in your browser and delete cookies at any time.

How We Use Your Information

Echo Games may use your personal information for several purposes:

– Administering our website and improving content delivery.

– Sending periodic updates and responding to inquiries.

– Supporting giveaways, ensuring compliance and detecting fraudulent behavior.

– Conducting research and statistical analysis using anonymized data.

We do not sell or trade your personal information to third parties. Information is only shared with trusted partners who assist in operating the website, such as newsletter providers or analytics services, with your consent.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may link to third-party services or platforms. We do not control their privacy policies, and interacting with those services is subject to their own terms and policies. Please review them separately when visiting third-party sites.

These subprocessors are listed below, and may be updated by Echo Games from time to time:

• Google Analytics
• MailChimp
• Kinguin
• Woocommerce
• Steam
• Facebook Google

Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access and breaches. However, internet transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be entirely secure. We advise users to employ tools like firewalls and encrypted communication for added protection.

Personal data is stored on secure servers located within the European Union, and transfers to countries outside the EU will only be made with your explicit consent.

Retention and Data Access

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or as required by law. Unused accounts and their data are deleted after 24 months of inactivity. Users can request access to, correction, or deletion of their personal data at any time by contacting us at support@echogames.shop

Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us to ensure its removal.

Business Transfers

In the event of a business transfer, such as a sale or merger, customer data may be part of the assets transferred. By using our services, you consent to this possibility.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically, and the latest version will always be reflected on this page. Users are encouraged to check back regularly for any changes.

Acceptance of Policy

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. Continued use following any updates to the policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@echogames.shop

Last updated: September 11, 2024