Your privacy is important to us, so we limit the information we keep about you. Since Acid-Play is now a preserved archive, we collect even less data than before.
Information We Collect
What We Don't Collect Anymore
Acid-Play no longer accepts new user reviews, game submissions, or account registrations. The user reviews you see on the site are historical content from our active years (2002-2012) and remain part of the permanent archive.
What We Do Collect
When you visit Acid-Play, we automatically collect limited information to keep the site running and understand how it's being used:
Basic Visit Information
- Your IP address (anonymized)
- Which pages you visit
- How you found us (referring site)
- Your browser type
- Date and time of your visit
Game Recommendations
To show you similar games, we store a one-way encrypted version of your IP address when you view game pages. This encryption means we can't decode it back to your actual IP address.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies (small files stored on your device) for:
Essential Functions
- Keeping the site secure
- Remembering your preferences during your visit
Understanding Our Visitors
- Google Analytics cookies help us see which games are popular and how people use the site
- This data is anonymous - we can't identify you personally
Advertisements
- Third-party ad companies use cookies to show you relevant ads
- These don't include any personal information like your name or email
You can control cookies in your browser settings. Blocking them might make some features work differently.
Third Parties
Advertising
We use third-party advertising companies to display ads. These companies may collect anonymous information about your visits here and to other websites to show you relevant advertisements. They cannot collect your name, email, address, or phone number.
Want to opt out of targeted advertising?
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. It collects anonymous data about how people use Acid-Play. To opt out, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How Long We Keep Information
- Historical Content: Game listings and old user reviews are preserved permanently as part of our archive
- Analytics Data: Automatically deleted after 26 months
- Server Logs: Kept for 30 days for security purposes
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you have certain rights:
Everyone Can:
- Ask what information we have about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Opt out of marketing (though we don't send marketing emails)
- Control cookie settings
Additional Rights for EU Residents:
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to how we process your data
- Receive your data in a portable format
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
Additional Rights for California Residents:
- Know what information we collect and why
- Request deletion of your information
- We don't sell personal data, but you have the right to opt out if we ever did
- You won't be discriminated against for exercising these rights
Children
Acid-Play is for everyone, but we don't knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we find out we have, we'll delete it.
International Visitors
Acid-Play operates from the United States. If you visit from another country, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy or want to exercise your rights? Email us at: acidic@acid-play.com
Changes to This Policy
Since Acid-Play is now an archive, this policy shouldn't need many updates. If we do make changes, we'll update the date at the top.
Technical Details
Legal Basis (EU): We process data based on legitimate interests (running the site) and consent (advertising cookies).
Do Not Track: Our site doesn't respond to Do Not Track browser signals, but you can control tracking through cookie settings.
Data Categories (California): We collect identifiers (IP addresses), internet activity (pages visited), and general location (from IP).
This policy is written in plain English to be easy to understand. If translated, the English version is the official one.