GameSyrup - Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use GameSyrup.
- Effective Date:
- December 7, 2025
- Last Updated:
- December 7, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how GameSyrup ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you use our website and services (the "Service").
By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a) Account Information
- Email address
- Username
- Password (stored securely as a hash)
b) Usage Data
- Pages visited
- Clicks and interactions
- Search queries
- Preferences and filtering settings
c) Price Alert & Favorites Data
- Saved products
- Target prices
- Notification settings
d) Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Cookie identifiers
e) Log Data
- Timestamps
- Error logs
- Performance data
We do not collect payment or billing information, as our Service does not process payments.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
- Directly from you (e.g., account signup)
- Automatically through cookies or tracking technologies
- When you interact with features (favorites, alerts)
- From third-party services we integrate with
3. How We Use Information
We use personal information for purposes such as:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Sending price alerts and notifications
- Operating and improving the Service
- Personalizing user experience
- Troubleshooting issues
- Preventing fraud and abuse
- Analytics, metrics, and performance monitoring
- Communicating important updates
We do not sell personal information.
4. Email Notifications
If you enable email notifications or price alerts, we may send:
- Price drop alerts
- Account-related notices
- Security notifications
You may opt out of marketing or alert emails at any time via account settings or unsubscribe links. We may still send essential administrative notices.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain sessions
- Measure usage and performance
- Improve functionality
- Store user preferences
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work correctly.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share personal information with:
a) Service Providers
For:
- Hosting
- Data storage
- Email delivery
- Analytics
Only as necessary to operate the Service.
b) Legal Compliance
If required by:
- Law
- Regulation
- Court order
c) Business Transfer
If we undergo:
- Merger
- Acquisition
- Sale of assets
Personal data may be part of the transaction.
We do not sell personal data to advertisers or third-party marketers.
7. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including retailers.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices, their data collection, or their content. You should review their policies separately.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information:
- As long as your account is active
- As needed to provide the Service
- As required by law
If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize associated personal data within a reasonable time, subject to legal obligations.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information, including:
- Secure password hashing
- Access controls
- Encryption in transit
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If we learn of such collection, we will delete the data.
11. International Data Transfers
We may store or process data in other jurisdictions through trusted third-party providers.
These transfers are protected by reasonable security measures.
If you are located outside Canada, you consent to data transfer to Canada or other countries where we operate.
12. Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you may:
- Access personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Request a copy of data
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the 'Contact' link at the bottom of this page.
We may request verification of identity before responding.
13. Your Choices
You may:
- Update profile information
- Disable notifications
- Change alert settings
- Delete your account
- Adjust cookie settings in your browser
Some functionality may be limited if you restrict certain data or settings.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If changes are material, we will notify users by posting an updated version and updating the effective date.
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.
15. Dispute Resolution
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada.
Disputes will be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada.