PRIVACY
POLICY

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Spirited Gamer (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates spiritedgamer.com. We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly:

• Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Name and email when you register for our community or coaching programs
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors — we do not store card details)
• Messages or inquiries sent via our contact form
• Any content you post in our community spaces

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Clicks, scrolls, and interaction data
• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver and improve the content, features, and services on spiritedgamer.com
• Send newsletters and community updates you have subscribed to
• Process payments and manage subscriptions for paid community tiers
• Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense and similar networks
• Analyze traffic and user behavior to understand what content resonates
• Respond to your messages and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and abuse

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.

COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy. In summary:

• Essential cookies — required for the site to function
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense and other ad networks to serve relevant ads
• Preference cookies — remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the site.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

• Google AdSense & Google Analytics — advertising and analytics. See Google’s Privacy Policy
• Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, Razorpay) — for subscription payments
• Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, ConvertKit) — for newsletters
• YouTube — embedded video content may set cookies
• Affiliate networks — Amazon Associates and others. See our Affiliate Disclosure
• WordPress & hosting provider — our platform and server infrastructure
• Social media platforms — if you use social login or share content

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies.

DATA SHARING

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate the site (bound by confidentiality agreements)
• If required by law, court order, or government authority
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Spirited Gamer, our users, or others
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition, where you will be notified

YOUR RIGHTS

Regardless of where you are in the world, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Portability — request your data in a portable format
• Objection — object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
• Withdrawal of consent — withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of ads — opt out of personalized advertising via Google’s Ad Settings

To exercise any of these rights, email us at legal@spiritedgamer.com. We will respond within 30 days.

GDPR — EU & EEA VISITORS

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Our legal basis for processing your data is either your consent, our legitimate interests, or contractual necessity
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
• We only transfer your data outside the EU/EEA with appropriate safeguards in place
• We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects
• We will retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above

For EU/EEA data requests or complaints, contact: legal@spiritedgamer.com

CCPA — CALIFORNIA VISITORS

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to delete personal information we have collected from you
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information — we do not sell personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To submit a CCPA request, email legal@spiritedgamer.com with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Spirited Gamer is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at legal@spiritedgamer.com and we will delete it promptly.

DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include SSL encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Spirited Gamer is operated from Pune, India. If you access the site from outside India, your data may be transferred to and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to this transfer. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for cross-border data transfers.

POLICY CHANGES

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify newsletter subscribers by email. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.