Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

At Kids Gameplay, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at kidsgameplay.com.

Our Site provides reviews and recommendations for Steam games suitable for children. We understand that some of our visitors may be children, and we are committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable privacy laws.

Important Notice to Parents and Guardians:
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at Kidsgplay@outlook.com, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services to you.

a) Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide us with personal information, including:

Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account
Usernames and passwords when you register for an account
Contact information when you fill out our contact form
Comments and feedback when you interact with our content or leave comments

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar tracking technologies:

Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked)
IP address and general location information
Referral source (how you found our Site)

c) Analytics and Tracking

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Site. We use this information to improve our Site and content.

d) Advertising and Affiliate Data

We display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. Additionally, we participate in affiliate programs (including Steam and Amazon), and may collect data related to clicks and purchases made through our affiliate links.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

a) To Provide and Maintain Our Services

Operate and maintain the Site
Create and manage user accounts
Allow you to comment and interact with our content
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send you newsletters and updates (only if you’ve subscribed)

b) To Improve Our Site

Analyze how visitors use our Site through Google Analytics
Understand which content and game reviews are most popular
Identify technical issues and improve Site performance
Develop new features and enhance user experience

c) To Display Relevant Advertising

Show advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad networks
Deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior (where permitted by law)
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

d) To Support Our Affiliate Partnerships

Track clicks and referrals through our affiliate links (Steam, Amazon, etc.)
Earn commissions when you make purchases through our affiliate links
Analyze which game recommendations lead to purchases

e) To Comply with Legal Obligations

Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud
Enforce our Terms of Service
Protect the rights, property, and safety of our Site, users, and others

We will never sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our Site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your browser and remember certain information about your preferences and activity.

Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features like user login, account management, and security.

b) Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics cookies to track and analyze how visitors use our Site. This helps us understand which pages are popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from.

c) Advertising Cookies
Google AdSense and other advertising partners use cookies to display relevant ads based on your browsing activity. These cookies may track your visits to our Site and other websites to show you personalized advertisements.

d) Affiliate Cookies
When you click on our affiliate links (Steam, Amazon, etc.), cookies are placed to track your activity and attribute any purchases back to our Site so we can earn a commission.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Block all cookies
Delete existing cookies
Allow cookies only from specific websites

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site, such as staying logged in or saving preferences.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

a) Service Providers and Analytics

Google Analytics: We share usage data with Google to analyze Site traffic and visitor behavior. Google’s use of this data is governed by their own privacy policy.
Web hosting providers: Our Site is hosted by third-party services that may have access to stored data for technical maintenance purposes.

b) Advertising Networks

Google AdSense and other ad networks: These partners use cookies and tracking technologies to display advertisements on our Site. They may collect information about your browsing activity across multiple websites to serve personalized ads.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

c) Affiliate Partners

Steam, Amazon, and other affiliate programs: When you click our affiliate links, these partners may receive information about your visit and any purchases you make. This allows us to earn commissions on qualifying purchases.

d) Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

Valid legal requests from government authorities
Court orders or subpoenas
Protection of our legal rights or the safety of our users
Investigation of fraud, security issues, or violations of our Terms of Service

e) Business Transfers

If our Site is acquired by or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership.

5. Children’s Privacy and COPPA Compliance

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children who visit our Site. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and take special precautions when it comes to children under the age of 13.

Our Policy on Children Under 13

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. Our Site is designed to provide game reviews and recommendations, but certain interactive features (such as creating accounts, commenting, and subscribing to newsletters) are intended for users aged 13 and older.

What We Do to Protect Children

We do not ask for more personal information than is necessary
We encourage parents to monitor their children’s online activities
We provide parents with the ability to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child’s information
We do not condition a child’s participation in activities on providing more information than is reasonably necessary

Notice to Parents and Guardians

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at [your contact email].

Upon verification, we will:

Delete the child’s personal information from our systems
Terminate any account associated with that information
Cease any further collection or use of that information

Parental Rights Under COPPA

Parents and guardians have the right to:

Review the personal information collected from their child
Request that we delete their child’s personal information
Refuse to allow further collection or use of their child’s information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Security and Retention

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security Measures We Use

Secure servers: Our Site is hosted on secure servers with industry-standard protections
Encrypted connections: We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers
Access controls: We limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only
Regular monitoring: We monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and security threats

Limitations of Security

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You use our Site at your own risk and are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specific retention periods:

Account information: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
Email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe from our newsletter
Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months by Google Analytics
Cookie data: Varies by cookie type; typically expires within 1-24 months

Your Right to Delete Your Data

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us. Upon verification of your identity, we will delete or anonymize your data, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

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7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

Rights You May Have

a) Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

b) Right to Correction
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

c) Right to Deletion
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

d) Right to Restrict Processing
You may request that we limit how we use your personal information in certain circumstances.

e) Right to Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

f) Right to Object
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information for certain purposes, including direct marketing.

g) Right to Withdraw Consent
If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your contact email]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law (typically within 30 days).

Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request to ensure the security of your personal information.

Opt-Out Options

Email marketing: Click the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email
Cookies: Adjust your browser settings or use cookie management tools
Personalized ads: Visit Google Ad Settings or NAI Opt-Out

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8. International Users and Data Transfers

Our Site is accessible to users around the world. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Data Protection Standards

Different countries have different privacy laws and data protection standards. By using our Site, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may not have the same level of data protection as your home country.

European Union Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you have given us permission to process your data (e.g., newsletter signup)
Contractual necessity: When processing is necessary to provide our services to you
Legitimate interests: When we have a legitimate business interest that does not override your privacy rights
Legal compliance: When we must process your data to comply with legal obligations

You have specific rights under GDPR as outlined in the “Your Privacy Rights” section above.

International Data Transfers

When we transfer personal data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
Services provided by companies that participate in recognized data protection frameworks
Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

9. Third-Party Links and External Sites

Our Site contains links to external websites and services, including Steam, Amazon, and other gaming platforms. We also display advertisements that may link to third-party sites.

We Are Not Responsible for Third-Party Sites

When you click on affiliate links, advertisements, or other external links on our Site, you will be directed to websites operated by third parties. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

Each third-party website has its own privacy policy that governs how they collect, use, and protect your information. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Examples of Third-Party Services We Link To

Steam: When you click our affiliate links to Steam games, you’ll be directed to the Steam platform, which has its own privacy policy
Amazon: Our affiliate links may direct you to Amazon.com or other Amazon properties
Social media platforms: We may link to social media pages or sharing tools
Advertising networks: Ads displayed on our Site may link to various third-party websites

Our Affiliate Relationships

Please note that when you make purchases through our affiliate links, the third-party retailer (such as Steam or Amazon) may collect information about your transaction. We may receive commission information related to those purchases, but we do not receive your payment information or other personal details about your transaction.

Protecting Yourself Online

We recommend that you:

Read privacy policies before providing personal information to any website
Be cautious about clicking unfamiliar links
Keep your browser and security software up to date
Monitor your children’s online activity, especially when clicking external links

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

How We Notify You of Changes

When we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Post the revised Privacy Policy on our Site
For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we may provide additional notice through email (if you’ve subscribed) or a prominent notice on our Site

Your Continued Use Means Acceptance

Your continued use of our Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the revised Privacy Policy, please stop using our Site.

Reviewing Changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information and your privacy rights. The most current version will always be available on this page.

Material Changes

If we make material changes that affect how we collect or use personal information from children under 13, we will seek verifiable parental consent before implementing those changes, as required by COPPA.