Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY FOR MENTALGAMERS.COM

Last Updated: August 2026

MentalGamers.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 / UK GDPR (as updated by the Data [Use and Access] Act 2025), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. Data Controller Information
MentalGamers.com acts as the Data Controller for personal data processed through our website. If you have questions regarding data privacy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:
  • Website: [https://mentalgamers.com](https://mentalgamers.com)
  • Email: privacy@mentalgamers.com (or via our website contact form)

2. Information We Collect We collect minimal personal data necessary to provide and improve our services:

  • Information You Provide Directly:
    • Contact Details: Name and email address provided when using our contact form.
    • Comments & Community Engagement: Information submitted when posting comments or feedback.
  • Information Collected Automatically:
    • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited.
    • Cookies & Tracking: Data collected via cookies or local storage to enable site functionality and analytics (subject to your consent).
3. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under UK and EU GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your information:
  • Consent: When you accept non-essential cookies or subscribe to communications.
  • Legitimate Interests: To maintain site security, optimize site performance, prevent fraud, and manage content moderation.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with statutory data protection rules and online safety standards.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
In compliance with PECR and GDPR:
  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site navigation and security.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used only with your explicit consent to help us understand site usage.
  • Ad-Targeting Protection: We do not track or target advertising based on sensitive personal data (e.g., political opinions, health data) or targeted profiles of minors.
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via our site's Cookie Settings banner or through your browser preferences.

5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Data may be shared only with:
  • Service Providers: Hosting providers, analytics services, or anti-spam security tools under strict data processing agreements.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or regulatory enforcement.
6. International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented, such as UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) or EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under applicable data privacy laws, you hold the following rights:
  • Access & Portability: Request copies of your personal data.
  • Rectification & Erasure: Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction & Objection: Object to or restrict specific processing operations.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for tracking/cookies at any time without penalty.
To exercise any of these rights, submit a request via our contact page.

8. Formal Data Protection Complaints Process
Pursuant to UK Data Protection regulations (Section 164A of the DPA 2018):
  1. Raising a Complaint: You have the right to raise a data protection complaint directly with us regarding how your data is handled. Complaints can be submitted through our contact form or by email.
  2. Handling Timeframes: We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 30 days and investigate without undue delay.
  3. Regulatory Appeals: If you are unsatisfied with our response, you retain the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK (www.ico.org.uk) or your local EU Data Protection Authority.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is directed at a general audience aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in certain EU states without parental consent).

10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.