Privacy notice

Introduction and scope

The Gridgames Web App (the “web app” or the “app”) is operated by Gridgames GmbH (“Gridgames”). It is accessible on the web at gridgames.app and is or will be accessible wrapped as a smartphone app in mobile app stores. This privacy notice explains how Gridgames uses the personal data we collect from you when you use the web app.

This privacy notice applies to all data processed by Gridgames and companies commissioned by Gridgames. It applies to data collected when you use the web app or when you communicate with Gridgames through any communication channel.

What data do we collect?

When you use this app, you have the option to create a personal account. If you create an account, Gridgames collects the following data:

We do this so that you can log in with your account to another device and have access to your data there. Creating an account is optional and not required for using the basic functionalities of the app.

Even when you do not create an account, we collect the following data in an anonymous way:

We collect this data in order to learn more about the technology our users use and how they use the app, in order to improve our services.

How do we collect your data?

We collect data and process data when you create a personal account. This data is either directly provided by you in the process of creating the account, or taken from the game history that is stored on your device.

Any time you play a game, a record of that game is also collected by us.

How long do we store your data?

When you create an account, we store your data so that you may access it from any device. We store this data until you inform us that you wish it to be deleted.

If you communicate with us by any means of communication, we store a record of the communication for as long as it is relevant for our business activities or until you request us to delete it.

What are your data protection rights?

Gridgames would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

If you make a request, the law requires us to respond to you withon one month. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us (details below).

To change your privacy settings, click here:

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to store small amounts of information. When you use the app, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology. For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

Gridgames uses cookies for a number of different purposes, including:

What types of cookies do we use?

The app uses two types of cookies:

How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, when you block cookies used for the purpose of functionality, some features of our web app may not function as a result.

Third-party services

Snigel

We use services of Snigel Web Services Ltd. to provide monetization technologies for our site. You can review their privacy and cookie policy here.

Google Analytics

We use a service called Google Analytics to collect data. We use this data to obtain statistical reports about how our users use the web app and improve our services.

With your consent, Google Analytics will process and collect your personal data (cookies and IP address). This data is transferred to the USA, where it is controlled by Google LLC. Their processing of your data is governed by a contract between Google Ireland Ltd. and Google LLC, which incorporates Standard Contractual Clauses written by the European Commission that are designed to protect your rights according to the General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR).

Data practices of linked websites

The web app contains links to other websites. The conditions of this privacy notice only apply to our app and services, and not to linked websites.

Changes to this privacy notice

Gridgames keeps this privacy notice under regular review and places any updates on this page. The privacy notice was last updated on 4 November 2023.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about Gridgames's privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email: [email protected]

Postal address:
Gridgames GmbH
Strohgasse 18/4
1030 Wien
Austria

How to contact the Data Protection Authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or feel that Gridgames has not addressed a concern of yours in a satisfactory manner, you may wish to contact the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde).

Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde
Hohenstaufengasse 3
1010 Wien
Austria

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +43 1 531 15-202525
Website: https://www.dsb.gv.at/