Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Virtual Arcade Hub (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit virtualarcadehub.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information we collect
We collect minimal information directly. Most data collection on this Site is performed by third-party services we use, listed below.
- Log data: Like most websites, our hosting provider (Netlify) automatically logs basic technical information about your visit — IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. This is used for security, performance monitoring, and abuse prevention.
- Contact form / email: If you send us a message via the email link on the Contact section, we collect the information you provide (your email and message) for the sole purpose of replying to you.
Cookies and tracking
This Site uses cookies and similar technologies through the following third-party services:
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Site. Google and its partners (collectively, third-party vendors) may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this site or other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. For information about how Google uses data when you use its partners’ sites or apps, see How Google uses information from sites that use our services.
- YouTube embeds: Pages or sections that embed YouTube videos may set cookies via YouTube and Google. YouTube’s privacy practices are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts: This Site loads typefaces from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com / fonts.gstatic.com). This may transmit your IP address to Google. See Google’s privacy policy linked above.
How we use information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To respond to messages you send us
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- To analyze general traffic patterns and detect abuse
Information sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share information only with the third-party services described above (hosting, advertising, video embeds, fonts), or where required by law.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws such as the GDPR (European Union), the UK GDPR, or the CCPA / CPRA (California). These may include the right to access, correct, delete, or opt out of the sale of your personal information.
To exercise these rights, contact us via the email link on the home page.
California residents
California residents have the right under the CCPA / CPRA to request information about and request deletion of personal information collected about them, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not knowingly sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us via email.
Children’s privacy
This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions or requests about this Privacy Policy? Reach out via the Contact section on the home page.