Video Game Forums - Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy explains how “Video Game Forums” (hereinafter “we”, “us”, “our”, “Video Game Forums”, “https://forums.vg”) collects, stores, and uses information about you when you visit or participate in our community.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Account details you provide when registering (username, email address, password, and optional profile fields).
- Content you create and share, including posts, replies, private messages, and uploaded files.
- Technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, and operating system, which helps us maintain security and performance.
- Cookies and session identifiers that enable login, track preferences, and improve your user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain the forum platform.
- Verify identity and secure accounts.
- Provide community features such as posting, private messaging, and notifications.
- Enforce forum rules and prevent abuse.
- Improve functionality and optimize the user experience.
- Communicate with you regarding account activity, updates, or issues.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information:
- With moderators and administrators for community management.
- If required by law, legal process, or to protect the safety and rights of others.
- In aggregated or anonymized form, where individuals cannot be identified.
4. Cookies and Tracking
“Video Game Forums” uses cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and record which discussions you have read. You can disable cookies in your browser, but certain features of the forum may not function properly without them.
5. Data Security
Your password is stored using secure one-way encryption (hashing). However, you are responsible for choosing a strong password and keeping it confidential. While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You may access, update, or delete information in your profile at any time. If you wish to have your account removed, you may contact an administrator. Please note that posts or content you submitted may remain visible to preserve discussion integrity.
7. External Links
Our forum may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted publicly, and your continued use of “Video Game Forums” after changes means you accept the revised policy.
By registering and using “Video Game Forums”, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of your information as described above.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Please note that such activity is beyond the control of “Video Game Forums” and is governed by the privacy policies and terms of service of the respective external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through embedded content.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Account details you provide when registering (username, email address, password, and optional profile fields).
- Content you create and share, including posts, replies, private messages, and uploaded files.
- Technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, and operating system, which helps us maintain security and performance.
- Cookies and session identifiers that enable login, track preferences, and improve your user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain the forum platform.
- Verify identity and secure accounts.
- Provide community features such as posting, private messaging, and notifications.
- Enforce forum rules and prevent abuse.
- Improve functionality and optimize the user experience.
- Communicate with you regarding account activity, updates, or issues.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information:
- With moderators and administrators for community management.
- If required by law, legal process, or to protect the safety and rights of others.
- In aggregated or anonymized form, where individuals cannot be identified.
4. Cookies and Tracking
“Video Game Forums” uses cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and record which discussions you have read. You can disable cookies in your browser, but certain features of the forum may not function properly without them.
5. Data Security
Your password is stored using secure one-way encryption (hashing). However, you are responsible for choosing a strong password and keeping it confidential. While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You may access, update, or delete information in your profile at any time. If you wish to have your account removed, you may contact an administrator. Please note that posts or content you submitted may remain visible to preserve discussion integrity.
7. External Links
Our forum may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted publicly, and your continued use of “Video Game Forums” after changes means you accept the revised policy.
By registering and using “Video Game Forums”, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of your information as described above.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
“Video Game Forums” may include posts or content that contain embedded material from external websites, including but not limited to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and similar platforms. Embedded content from these external sites behaves in the same way as if you had visited the originating website directly.These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Please note that such activity is beyond the control of “Video Game Forums” and is governed by the privacy policies and terms of service of the respective external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through embedded content.