Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gamecord ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at gamecord.fun.

2. Information We Collect

Account Data: Username, email address, display name, and password (hashed, never stored in plain text).

Profile Data: Profile photo, banner image, bio, social links, and game preferences you choose to provide.

Content Data: Posts, videos, images, memes, articles, and comments you upload or create.

Usage Data: Pages visited, posts viewed, watch time, search queries, and engagement interactions (likes, saves, shares).

Technical Data: IP address (hashed for analytics), browser type, device type, and referral source.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, personalize, and improve the Gamecord platform
• To send email notifications and OTP verification codes
• To generate a personalized content feed using our engagement algorithm
• To show trending and recommended content
• To prevent spam, abuse, and violations of our Terms
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies for session management and login. We use analytics cookies (with your consent) to understand how the platform is used. We do not sell your data to third parties.

Third-party services like Google AdSense may use cookies to serve relevant ads. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Service providers who assist with hosting and email delivery
• Law enforcement when required by law or to protect safety
• Advertising partners (Google AdSense) in anonymized form only

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data as long as your account is active. You may request deletion by contacting us at privacy@gamecord.fun.

7. Your Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update or correct your data via Settings
• Deletion: Request account deletion
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of analytics cookies via the cookie banner

8. Children's Privacy

Gamecord is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has registered, please contact us immediately.

9. Security

We use industry-standard security practices including HTTPS, hashed passwords (bcrypt), CSRF protection, and input validation. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of Gamecord after changes constitutes acceptance. Check this page regularly.

11. Contact

Privacy questions: privacy@gamecord.fun
Postal: Gamecord, gamecord.fun