Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Game Conference Guide (gameconfguide.com) is a free directory and calendar of games industry events and conferences. The site is operated by

[OPERATOR NAME / COMPANY]

For questions about this policy, contact: [EMAIL ADDRESS]

2. What Data We Collect

You do not need to create an account or submit personal information to use this site. However, some data is collected automatically when you visit:

  • Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, approximate location (country/region), referral source. Collected via Google Analytics through Google Tag Manager.
  • Cookies — Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish visitors and track sessions.
  • IP address — logged briefly by our hosting provider for security purposes.

We do not collect names, email addresses, or any other personally identifying information unless you contact us directly.

3. Cookies

This site uses Google Tag Manager, which loads Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat). These help us understand how visitors use the site.

To opt out, use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) or adjust your browser cookie settings.

We do not use cookies for advertising and do not sell data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics / Tag Manager — usage analytics (policies.google.com/privacy)
  • Patreon — linked for supporter access; governed by Patreon’s own privacy policy.
  • External event websites — links to third-party event pages; we have no control over their data practices.

5. How We Use Data

Analytics data is used solely to:

  • Understand which events and pages are most useful to visitors
  • Improve site content, structure, and performance
  • Diagnose technical issues

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors in the EEA, our legal basis for processing analytics data is legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — specifically, our interest in understanding site usage to improve the service. You may object to this processing at any time using the opt-out methods described in Section 3.

7. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months (default retention). Server logs are retained for up to 30 days.

8. Your Rights

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact [EMAIL ADDRESS]. Note that because we collect only anonymous analytics data, we may not be able to identify records tied to a specific individual.

9. Children

This site is intended for games industry professionals. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.