Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

PlayCatalog ("we", "our", or "us") is a game tracking platform operated at playcatalog.net. We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we use it.

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at support@playcatalog.net.

2. Data We Collect

Account Information

When you register, we collect:

• Username and display name
• Email address
• Password (stored as a one-way hash – we never store plaintext passwords)
• Profile picture (if you choose to upload one)
• Bio and social links (if you choose to provide them)

Game Activity Data

To provide the core service, we store:

• Games you add to your library and their status (playing, completed, etc.)
• Ratings and reviews you submit
• Game lists (stacks) and queue you create
• Contributions you make (game additions or edits)

Technical Data

We automatically collect:

• IP address and browser/device information (for security and error tracking)
• Pages visited and actions taken (for error diagnostics)
• Cookie consent preferences

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following GDPR legal bases:

• Contract performance – processing your account data and game activity to provide the service you signed up for.
• Legitimate interests – using error tracking (Sentry) to diagnose and fix bugs, ensuring the stability and security of the platform.
• Consent – optional cookies and any processing you explicitly agree to via the cookie banner.
• Legal obligation – retaining records where required by applicable law.

4. How We Use Your Data

• To create and manage your account
• To display your game library, lists, and activity to you (and, where public, to other users)
• To send transactional emails (password resets, notifications)
• To diagnose errors and improve platform stability via Sentry
• To maintain security and prevent fraud

We do not sell your data, use it for advertising, or share it with third parties beyond what is described in this policy.

5. Third-Party Services

Sentry is operated by Functional Software, Inc. and may process data in the United States. Transfers are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses. For more information, see Sentry's Privacy Policy.

6. Cookies

We use a small number of cookies that are necessary to operate the site. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

• Your profile, game library, and personal information are deleted within 30 days.
• Error logs and audit records may be retained for up to 12 months for security purposes.
• Anonymised, aggregated statistics may be retained indefinitely.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you have the right to:

• Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification – ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure – request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restriction – ask us to limit how we process your data.
• Portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent – withdraw cookie consent at any time via the cookie banner or by clearing your cookies.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@playcatalog.net. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

9. Children's Privacy

PlayCatalog is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, for material changes, notify you via email. Continued use of PlayCatalog after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For any privacy or data-related enquiries: support@playcatalog.net