Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 11, 2026

Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Playnite (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We run this site to provide download links, setup guides, and general information about the Playnite game library manager.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please stop using the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We keep data collection to a minimum. The only personal information we collect directly from you is what you submit through our Contact page: your name, email address, and message. We do not require account registration, and we do not process payments on this site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical data is recorded automatically by our servers and third-party services:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
  • Pages you visited and how long you spent on each
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
  • Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

WordPress sets functional cookies that keep the site running properly. These are necessary and cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. GA4 collects aggregated data such as pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and general demographic information. It does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out of GA4 tracking by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history across different websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings or visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party ad cookies.

Cloudflare Cookies

Our site is served through Cloudflare CDN, which sets performance and security cookies (such as __cf_bm and __cflb). These help distinguish humans from bots and balance server load.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect serves these specific purposes:

  • Operating and maintaining the website so it loads correctly for all visitors
  • Analyzing traffic patterns and visitor behavior to improve our content about Playnite
  • Serving relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Responding to messages submitted through our Contact page
  • Detecting and preventing security threats through Cloudflare

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is listed above.

Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services to operate this website. Each service has its own privacy policy that governs how it handles data:

Google Analytics 4 Web analytics service by Google LLC Privacy Policy
Google AdSense Display advertising service by Google LLC Privacy Policy
Cloudflare CDN and security service by Cloudflare, Inc. Privacy Policy
WordPress Self-hosted open-source CMS — no data is sent to WordPress.org

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to anyone. We do not share your information with third parties beyond the services described above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Cloudflare).

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or other legal process. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify any individual may be used to improve the site.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged
  • Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (14 months)
  • Contact form submissions: Kept until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted
  • Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies follow their individual expiration schedules, typically ranging from 30 days to 2 years depending on the service

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options for controlling how your data is handled:

  • Disable or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time
  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the official browser add-on
  • Opt out of personalized ads at Google Ad Settings
  • Request deletion of any personal data we hold by reaching out through our Contact page

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act grants you the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, opt out of data sales (we do not sell data), and be free from discrimination for exercising these rights.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us through our Contact page.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. All connections to this site use HTTPS/SSL encryption. Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a web application firewall. That said, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and the third-party services we use may process your data in countries other than your own. By using this website, you consent to such transfers. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other recognized safeguards to protect data transferred internationally.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you want to exercise any of your data rights, please reach out through our Contact page.