Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 16, 2026
Your Privacy Matters
At BestOfGames, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us:
- Newsletter subscription: Your email address when you sign up for our occasional game recommendations
- Contact inquiries: Any information you provide when contacting us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and navigation paths
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
- IP address: Used to derive approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Referral source: How you found our website
Local Storage Data
We store certain preferences locally in your browser:
- Wishlist: Game IDs you've added to your wishlist are stored in your browser's localStorage
- Theme preferences: Your dark/light mode preference
- Language preference: Your selected language (English or German)
This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our service, including game reviews and recommendations
- To send you our newsletter with occasional indie game picks (with your consent)
- To send price drop alerts for games on your wishlist (with your consent)
- To analyze website usage and improve our content and user experience
- To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Our website uses the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality, such as remembering your language preference.
Analytics Cookies
We use self-hosted Umami analytics (privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant) and Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us measure traffic patterns and improve our content.
- Umami: Privacy-focused analytics that does not use cookies and does not track personal data
- Google Analytics 4: Collects anonymized usage data to help us understand user behavior
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We integrate with the following third-party services:
- Buttondown: When you request an email subscription, we send your email address to Buttondown to manage the subscription, send the confirmation email and deliver newsletters after confirmation. You can unsubscribe using the link in each newsletter.
- Google Analytics: Analytics service to understand user behavior. View Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Steam: We link to Steam for game purchases and use Steam's API to display game pricing. Steam has its own privacy policy at https://store.steampowered.com/privacy_agreement/
- G2A: We may provide links to G2A for game key purchases. G2A has its own privacy policy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With our email provider Buttondown: Your email address and subscription status are processed for the newsletter you request. New subscriptions require confirmation (double opt-in); newsletter delivery is based on your consent.
- With analytics providers: Usage data to help us improve our services
- For legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Aggregated data is retained indefinitely; individual session data is retained for up to 12 months
- Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For All Users
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
- Clear your wishlist by removing items or clearing your browser's localStorage
For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
For California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete that information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.