Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Last updated: January 20, 2025
TL;DR - Privacy at a Glance
We collect: Email (if you subscribe), basic analytics, cookies for functionality
We don't: Sell your data, track you across sites, require accounts to read content
Your rights: Access, delete, or modify your data anytime
Contact: privacy@cheatspulse.com for any privacy concerns
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Contact Information: Name and message content when you reach out via our contact form
- Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or guide requests you submit
Information We Collect Automatically
- Analytics Data: Page views, time spent, popular content (via Google Analytics)
- Technical Information: Browser type, device type, IP address (anonymized)
- Performance Data: Load times, errors, and site performance metrics
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- • Send you gaming guides and updates (newsletter subscribers only)
- • Respond to your questions and support requests
- • Improve our content based on what's popular and useful
- • Ensure our website functions properly and loads quickly
We Will Never
- • Sell, rent, or trade your personal information
- • Send you spam or promotional content from third parties
- • Share your data with gaming companies or advertisers
- • Track your activity on other websites
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how our site is used. Here's what we use and why:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality, remembering your preferences, and security.
Cannot be disabled
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand which guides are helpful and how to improve the site.
Can be disabled via cookie settings
Cookie Control: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site.
Data Protection & Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- • Encryption: All data transmission is secured with SSL/TLS encryption
- • Access Control: Limited team access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- • Data Minimization: We only collect information necessary for our services
- • Regular Reviews: Ongoing security audits and privacy impact assessments
Important: No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR (EU Users)
- • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
Under CCPA (California Users)
- • Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
- • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- • Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@cheatspulse.com. We'll respond within 30 days for most requests.
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to protect your privacy.
Third-Party Services
We use select third-party services to operate our website:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand site usage and improve content. Data is anonymized and aggregated.
Google Privacy Policy →Email Newsletter Service
Managed through a GDPR-compliant email service provider. You can unsubscribe anytime.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Ensures fast loading times globally. No personal data is processed by the CDN.
Children's Privacy
CheatsPulse is a general audience gaming website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
If we discover we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- • Posting a notice on our website
- • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- • Sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers (for material changes)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
Questions About Privacy?
We're here to help clarify any questions about how we handle your data. Don't hesitate to reach out—privacy is important to us too.