Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how kogames.online (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website and use our content and services (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1) Information We Collect
A) Information You Provide Voluntarily
Depending on features enabled on the Site, we may collect information you choose to provide, such as:
Contact details (e.g., email) if you subscribe to a newsletter or contact us
Comments/Community content (e.g., comment text, username/display name)
Any information you submit through forms, surveys, or requests
Please do not share sensitive personal information in comments or forms.
B) Information Collected Automatically
When you browse the Site, we may automatically collect limited technical data, such as:
IP address (often shortened/anonymized where possible)
Browser type, device type, operating system
Pages viewed, time spent, referring/exit pages
Approximate location (city/region level) derived from IP
Diagnostics and security logs (to prevent abuse and keep the Site stable)
C) Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar tools to:
Remember preferences (e.g., theme or consent choices)
Understand site performance and audience behavior (analytics)
Support advertising and measure ad performance (if ads are enabled)
You can control cookies using your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
2) How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Provide and improve the Site’s content (news, guides, reviews, lists)
Respond to messages and support requests
Send newsletters/updates (only if you opt in; you can unsubscribe anytime)
Monitor performance, fix bugs, and prevent fraud/abuse
Understand what content is helpful to readers (analytics)
Comply with legal obligations where required
3) Legal Bases (If Applicable)
If you are in regions that require a legal basis (e.g., EU/UK), we rely on:
Consent (e.g., marketing emails, certain cookies)
Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, basic analytics, improving content)
Contractual necessity (e.g., if you request a service we provide)
Legal obligations (e.g., responding to lawful requests)
4) Advertising, Analytics, and Affiliates
A) Analytics
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand traffic and content performance. These tools may collect device and usage data via cookies or similar technologies, depending on your consent settings and local laws.
B) Advertising
If we run ads, we may use advertising partners such as Google AdSense or other networks. Ad providers may use cookies/identifiers to:
show ads,
measure performance,
limit repetition,
and (where allowed) personalize ads.
C) Affiliate Links
Some pages may include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may place cookies to track referrals.
We aim to keep recommendations honest and focused on usefulness for gamers.
5) Embedded Content and Third-Party Links
Our articles may include embedded content or links to third-party platforms (for example videos, streams, posts, or store pages). Embedded media from services like YouTube or Twitch may set cookies or collect usage data according to their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for third-party sites’ content or privacy practices. Please review their policies.
6) Who We Share Information With
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited data with:
Service providers (hosting, CDN, security, analytics, email delivery) that help run the Site
Example providers may include Cloudflare (if used).
Advertising/affiliate partners (only as needed for ads/referrals)
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security
Business transfers (merger/acquisition), where data may transfer as part of assets, with appropriate safeguards
7) Data Retention
We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:
Contact messages: retained for [X months/years]
Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe
Comments: retained until removed by you (if supported) or by moderation
Logs/security data: retained for [X days/months]
8) Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect data. However, no online system is 100% secure. Please use caution when sharing information online.
9) Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Request access to personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent (e.g., marketing emails, non-essential cookies)
Opt out of certain advertising personalization (where applicable)
To exercise rights, contact us using the details below.
10) Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us to request removal.
11) International Users
If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be processed in other countries with different data protection laws.
12) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the Effective Date.