Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

playnova Games is a free browser-based gaming hub. We curate HTML5 games, guides, and editorial content. We do not require account registration to play most titles on the site.

2. Information we collect

Depending on how you use the site, we may process the following categories of data:

• Usage data: Pages visited, games opened, approximate session length, device type, browser type, and general geographic region (derived from IP address).
• Technical data: IP address, referrer URL, language settings, and cookies or similar technologies stored on your device.
• Communications: If you contact us by email or through our contact form, we receive the content of your message and your email address.
• Local storage: Some games or site features may store preferences or progress in your browser (localStorage or sessionStorage) without sending that data to our servers.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as government IDs, payment card numbers, or health information through this site.

3. How we use your information

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the website and game catalog;
• Understand which content and games are popular so we can curate better experiences;
• Detect abuse, fraud, or technical issues;
• Respond to support requests and feedback;
• Comply with legal obligations where applicable.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and related technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising where enabled. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality;
• Analytics cookies: Such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site;
• Advertising cookies: Such as Google AdSense, which may personalize ads based on your visits to this and other sites.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features, including ad delivery and saved preferences.

5. Third-party services

Our site may include content or services operated by third parties, including:

• Embedded HTML5 games hosted on external domains;
• Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense);
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).

These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently when you interact with their content. We encourage you to review their policies. playnova Games is not responsible for third-party practices.

6. Advertising

We may display advertisements to support the free operation of the site. Ad partners may use cookies or device identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to playnova Games or other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data in ads at Google's advertising policies.

7. Children's privacy

Our site is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

8. Data retention and security

We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data; however, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

10. International visitors

If you access the site from outside your home country, your information may be processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. By using the site, you consent to such transfer where permitted by applicable law.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.