Overview
GameShift is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control your preferences.
Data We Collect
We collect two types of data:
- Essential data: Information required for the site to function, including your account details (username, email, password hash) and session cookies for authentication.
- Analytics data: With your consent, we use PostHog to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, features used, and general usage patterns. This data helps us improve your experience.
Cookies We Use
- Session cookie (essential): Keeps you logged in. This cookie is required for authentication and cannot be disabled.
- Consent cookie (essential): Remembers your cookie preferences.
- Analytics cookies (optional): Used by PostHog to track site usage. These are only set if you click "Accept" on the cookie banner.
Your Choices
When you first visit GameShift, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept: Allow analytics cookies to help us improve the site.
- Reject: Only essential cookies will be used. No analytics data will be collected.
To change your preference later, clear your browser's localStorage for this site and refresh the page. The consent banner will appear again.
Data Retention
Account data is retained while your account is active. Analytics data is retained for up to 12 months. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- PostHog: Analytics platform (only with your consent)
- Cloudflare: Content delivery and security
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us at support@gameshift.gg.