This Privacy Policy explains how GM Games (gmgames.org) collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information. It applies to all visitors to our website, forum, and related services. It is designed to comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
1. Who we are
GM Games is an independent online media, database, and community website covering sports management, franchise, general manager, and simulation video games. The site has operated since 2011 and is based in New South Wales, Australia.
For privacy enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
2. What information we collect
Information you provide directly
- Name and email address when you submit a contact form, post in the forum, submit a review, or sign up for any community feature
- Username and profile information if you create a forum account
- Content you submit, including reviews, ratings, comments, and forum posts
- Correspondence you send us by email
Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referring URL
- Pages visited, time on site, clicks, and navigation patterns
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking data
This automatic data is collected through:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behaviour analytics
- Google AdSense — advertising personalisation where ads are displayed
- WordPress and WooCommerce — site platform and download management
- Cookies — session management, preference storage, and analytics
3. How we use your information
| Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR) | APP basis (Australia) |
|---|---|---|
| Operate and improve the website and its features | Legitimate interests | Directly related to our functions |
| Respond to enquiries and support requests | Contract / legitimate interests | Directly related to our functions |
| Display personalised advertising via Google AdSense | Consent | Consent / notification |
| Analyse site traffic and user behaviour via Google Analytics | Legitimate interests / consent | Directly related to our functions |
| Publish community content such as reviews, forum posts, and ratings | Contract / legitimate interests | Directly related to our functions |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation | Legal obligation |
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function including session management and login state
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics tracks aggregated usage patterns to help us improve the site
- Advertising cookies — Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant advertisements
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the site. Where required by law, we will seek your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
For information on how Google uses data collected through our site, see Google’s Privacy Policy and How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites.
5. Third-party services
Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect or process personal data:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA) — website analytics. Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
- Google AdSense (Google LLC, USA) — advertising. Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
- WordPress and WooCommerce — site platform and download delivery
- Cloudflare — DNS management and security
- Reddit (r/gmgames) — community forum operated independently by Reddit Inc and subject to Reddit’s own privacy policy
Data transferred to the United States from Australia or the EU is subject to standard contractual clauses and appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.
6. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Forum posts and community content may be retained indefinitely as part of the public record of the community unless you request deletion. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics’ standard retention settings.
7. Your rights
8. Children’s privacy
Our website 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 a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Links to other websites
Our website contains links to third-party websites including game developer sites, review sources, and community platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify users. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact us
For any privacy-related enquiries, requests to exercise your rights, or complaints, please contact:
GM Games
[email protected]
https://gmgames.org
GM Games™ / General Manager Games™ | gmgames.org | Effective 27 April 2026