Effective Date: 27-06-2023

This Privacy Policy explains how the GTW Community (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal data of individuals who visit our gaming website (“Website”) in compliance with the Dutch AVG (Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming) and the European GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

1. Data Controller

The data controller for the processing of personal data collected through the Website is the GTW Community. Leading members are Eraser7000 and Mr.Kwikkie! Contact details can be found in our Discord channel (GTW-Community, see banner of this webite).

2. Types of Personal Data Collected

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Information provided voluntarily: When you register an account, participate in our online forums, or interact with our Website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, date of birth, and other information you provide.
• Usage information: We may collect information about your interactions with our Website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other website analytics data.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store certain information about your use of our Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our gaming services.
• To personalize and enhance your user experience.
• To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• To analyze and improve the performance and functionality of our Website.
• To comply with legal obligations.

The legal basis for processing your personal data is your consent, which is obtained when you provide your information voluntarily or through your acceptance of our cookie notice.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with the following third parties:

• Service providers: We may engage third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and providing our services. These providers have access to your personal data only to perform their tasks on our behalf and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your personal data if required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.

5. Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with the GDPR requirements.

6. Data Retention

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

7. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have certain rights regarding the personal data we hold about you. These rights include:

• The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data.
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• The right to erase your personal data under certain circumstances.
• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights or for any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided in Section 1.

8. Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website or through other means.

10. Additional Information Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without obtaining verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe that we may have collected personal data from a child without proper consent, please contact us using the information provided in Section 1.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party websites or services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal data.

12. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you marketing communications regarding our products, services, and events. You have the right to withdraw your consent to receive such communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us using the information provided in Section 1.

13. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making processes, including profiling, that significantly affect individuals. Contact Us If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at the communication details listed in Section 1.

14. Social Media Features

Our Website may include social media features or widgets that provide you with the ability to share content or interact with social media platforms. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them.

Your Continued Use of the Website

By continuing to use our Website and providing your personal data, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, please refrain from using our Website or providing your personal information.