Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PC Game Check ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require registration to use our tools. Any hardware specifications you enter (CPU, GPU, etc.) are processed locally or temporarily on our servers and are not permanently stored or linked to your identity.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our gaming tools and services
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse

4. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt-out by using browser extensions or declining cookies.

Google AdSense & Advertising

This website is supported by advertising and uses Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.

• Google's use of advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
• Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information for ad personalization and measurement.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu (EU users).

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, see Google's Privacy & Terms. Visitors in the EEA, UK and Switzerland are asked for consent before personalized advertising cookies are set, in line with applicable data protection laws.

Amazon Associates (Affiliate Links)

PC Game Check is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program and other Amazon affiliate programs, which are affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

• Some links on our site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly labelled (for example, "Check price on Amazon").
• When you click an affiliate link, Amazon may set cookies on your device to attribute any resulting purchase. These cookies are controlled by Amazon, not by us. See the Amazon Privacy Notice for details.
• Our recommendations are based on benchmark data and value, and are never influenced by affiliate or advertising relationships.

5. Data Retention

We do not store personal user data. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention policies. Any hardware specifications you input are processed in real-time and not stored permanently.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Decline cookies and tracking
• Request information about what data we have (if any)
• Opt-out of personalized advertising
• Use browser privacy features (Do Not Track, incognito mode)

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.