Privacy Policy

Play-Games.Com offers a platform for free online games accessible on any device without downloading. Account creation unlocks enhanced features, including points, personalized game recommendations, and an ad-free experience.

We collect only necessary information, including basic account and usage data, to provide an optimized gaming experience.

• Account Information:Basic account data (email and password) are collected upon registration. Users may also log in using third-party accounts (Google or Facebook), where minimal data is collected as per those platforms’ privacy policies.
• Usage Data: Includes information on games played, leaderboard activity, comments, likes, and PGM and PGP earned.
• Cookies and Local Storage: To improve your experience, we use cookies and local storage to remember game history, liked games, favorites, and personal preferences. Visit Cookie Policy page for more information.
• Technical Information: Device and IP address data assist with functionality, security, and troubleshooting.

Collected data improves site functionality, personalizes your experience, and securely manages account features.

• Account Features:Registering allows users to earn points, compete in leaderboards, interact with others, receive notifications, and enjoy an initial ad-free experience. Users can also extend ad-free play using earned platform points.
• Personalization: Usage data informs game recommendations and trends, allowing personalized suggestions and notifications.
• Analytics and Improvement: Data helps us monitor and troubleshoot site performance, analyze trends, and refine our platform’s usability.

Play-Games.Com hosts games developed or licensed from various sources, including indie developers and third-party distributors. Although we assess content quality, some aspects of third-party content may remain beyond our direct control. We encourage users to review third-party policies where applicable.

• External Content: We cannot control or endorse the privacy practices of external sites or games hosted by third-party developers. In-game ads or links provided by these developers are subject to their policies.
• User Responsibility: We encourage users to review privacy practices on any external sites accessed through Play-Games.Com.

Registered users enjoy an initial ad-free period, with the option to extend it using earned points. Some ads in third-party games may still appear.

• Temporary Ad-Free Period: New registered users receive an initial ad-free period with no banner or interstitial ads.
• Purchasable Ad-Free Days: Additional ad-free periods can be purchased using Play Games Minerals (PGM), earned through site interactions. However, ads within certain third-party games may still be displayed, as these are managed by external developers.

Registered users can opt-in to receive push notifications on game updates, new releases, trending games based on their preferences and various updates. Users can adjust these settings or disable notifications anytime through their account.

We share data minimally, only with necessary third-party services like Google for ads or analytics. User data is secured using industry-standard measures.

• Third-Party Services: If you log in using Google, Facebook or other third party login system, we share essential account information according to those platforms’ policies.
• Advertising Partners: We work with Google and Google Partners like WeeGooAds to show ads on Play-Games.Com. However, ads within third-party games are not managed by us and may follow different policies.
• Data Security: We implement encryption, secure storage, and restricted access to protect your data. We advise users to maintain strong, private passwords to ensure account safety.

Data Retention

• Account Data: Account information is retained for the duration of the account’s activity. If your account is inactive for [two years], we will delete your account and associated data as part of regular maintenance.
• Usage Data: Usage data may be anonymized for internal analytics and improvements even after account deletion.
• Data Deletion Requests: Users can delete their accounts and associated data at any time by contacting our support team. Upon deletion, all data, including points and leaderboard positions, will be permanently removed.

International Data Transfers

Play-Games.Com operates globally, so data transfers may occur across borders.

• Data Protection Compliance: International data transfers comply with applicable laws, including GDPR for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).
• European Union (GDPR): For users within the EEA, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring data transfers include safeguards that meet EU standards for data protection. You have specific rights under GDPR, including access, correction, and deletion of personal data, data portability, and the right to object to data processing.
• Canada (PIPEDA): For Canadian users, Play-Games.Com adheres to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Users have rights to access their personal data, request corrections, and withdraw consent for specific data processing activities.
• United States (CCPA for California Residents): For U.S. residents, particularly in California, we comply with relevant state privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). California residents have the right to request information on data collected, delete personal data, and opt out of the sale of their personal data. Although Play-Games.Com does not sell personal data, users can still manage data sharing preferences in line with CCPA rights.
• User Consent: By using Play-Games.Com, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

Data Breach Response Plan

In the event of a data breach, Play-Games.Com has protocols to safeguard users.

• Response Procedures: If we detect a data breach, we will assess the breach, secure data, and notify affected users as required by law. This notice will include details about the breach, potential impacts, and suggested protective measures.
• Mitigation and Support: Play-Games.Com will work to mitigate any breach impacts and provide support to affected users.

User Surveys and Feedback Collection

To improve services, we may conduct surveys or collect feedback from users.

• Voluntary Participation: Participation in surveys or feedback sessions is entirely voluntary, and users can choose not to participate without impacting gameplay.
• Use and Storage: Feedback is used to assess user satisfaction, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions. Information collected is stored securely and anonymized where possible.
• Opting Out: Users can opt out of surveys or feedback collection by adjusting their account settings or contacting support.

You can view, update, or delete your data through account settings and request full deletion of account data.

• Manage Your Data: Users can edit, delete, or modify account information via settings, manage notification preferences, and clear game history.
• Data Deletion: To delete all data, users may contact us directly or simple, following this procedure. Deleting an account removes profile data, points, and leaderboard rankings.

Your Responsibilities as a User

While using Play-Games.Com, we ask that you take the following steps to protect your personal information and enhance community safety:

• Safeguard Your Account: Use a strong, unique password and avoid sharing it. Immediately report any unauthorized access or suspicious activity to our support team.
• Respect Community Guidelines: Ensure that any comments or content shared align with our terms and community guidelines.
• Be Mindful of Public Information: Understand that content shared publicly (e.g., in comments) may be visible to others.

Play-Games.Com is designed for users aged 13 and up. We do not knowingly collect data from users under 13, and we encourage parental guidance.

• Age Restrictions: Play-Games.Com is intended for users 13 and older. We recommend parental monitoring to ensure appropriate engagement with our platform.
• Limited Data Collection: Our platform does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a user under 13 has provided personal information, we will promptly delete it.
• Parental Rights and Control: Parents who discover that their child has created an account may request account data deletion by contacting us directly or following this procedure. We encourage parents to educate children on safe online practices and recommend tools for monitoring online activity.
• Dedicated Children’s Content: Where applicable, parents may wish to direct younger children to age-appropriate sections or platforms designed for younger audiences.

Play-Games.Com may include games classified as abandonware — titles no longer supported or distributed by their original creators or rights holders. We strive to respect all intellectual property rights and carefully evaluate the inclusion of these games to ensure compliance with applicable laws. If you believe any abandonware content on our platform infringes on existing copyrights or other rights, please contact us with a description of the work in question, its location on our site, and your contact details. We will investigate promptly and take appropriate action if necessary.

Play-Games.Com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We do not knowingly host or distribute content that infringes on the copyrights of others.

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or reproduced on our platform in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with a notice that includes the following information in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA):

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail for us to locate it on our platform.
4. Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Please send your DMCA notice to us. Upon receiving a valid notice, we will take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect any changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any major updates will be communicated via notifications on Play-Games.Com. Beside that, we will update the 'Last Updated' date from this page.

To help you understand and manage your privacy, we’ve included links to relevant policies, support pages, and settings:

• Your Ad Choices
• All About Cookies
• Google Family
• Google Adsense
• Google Ad Center
• Google Analytics
• Plausible Policy
• WeeGooAds Policy

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, data requests, or other inquiries, please contact our support team.