PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy is created to help you comprehend how saygamesdev (“DEV,” “we,” or “us”) gathers, utilizes, and reveals your personal information.
What’s With the Defined Terms?
You’ll see that some terms appear in quotes in this Privacy Policy. They’re known as “defined terms,” and we use them to avoid repeating the same phrasing over and over. They signify the same thing in every instance, ensuring this Privacy Policy is consistent. We’ve included the defined terms throughout because we aim for you to read them in context effortlessly.
1. WHAT DOES THIS PRIVACY POLICY COVER?
This Privacy Policy pertains to personal information processed by us, including on our websites, mobile apps, and other online or offline offerings — essentially anything we do. To make this Privacy Policy more readable, our websites, mobile applications, and other offerings are all collectively referred to as the “Services.” Beyond this Privacy Policy, your use of the Services is subject to our saygamesdev Terms and our Forem Terms.
The Services include both our own community forum at https://saygamesdev.com/ (the “saygamesdev”) and the open-source tool we provide called “Forem,” available at https://saygamesdev.com/, which allows our customers to create and manage their online forums.
We collect personal information from two groups of people: (1) our customers, who use Forem and our hosting services to operate their forums (we’ll call them “Forem Operators”), and (2) the people who engage with DEV-hosted forums, including forums provided by Forem Operators utilizing Forem and separately our own saygamesdev (we’ll call them “Users”).
An Important Note for Users
Since we provide hosting services for Forem Operators, we also process your information on their behalf. That processing is governed by the contracts we have with each Forem Operator, not this Privacy Policy. In other words, when you share your data on a DEV-hosted forum operated by a Forem Operator, we at DEV are basically just the “pipes” — we process the data on behalf of the Forem Operator but don’t use it ourselves beyond what we’re required to do under our contract (and by law). So, if you post your information on a DEV-powered forum provided by a Forem Operator, that Forem Operator’s privacy policy applies, and any questions or requests relating to your data on that service should be directed to that Forem Operator, not us. Similarly, if you use our mobile application, you may also interact with forums that use DEV’s open-source tools but do their hosting and data collection. For those forums, we at DEV have no access to your data, so ensure to read the privacy policy of any third-party hosted forum before posting.
2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The categories of personal information we collect depend on whether you’re a User or Forem Operator, how you interact with us, our Services, and the requirements of applicable law. Breaking it down, we collect three types of information: (1) information you provide to us directly, (2) information we obtain automatically when you use our Services, and (3) information we get about you from other sources (such as third-party services and organizations). More details are below.
A. Information You Provide to Us Directly
We may collect the following personal information that you provide to us.
Account Creation (for Forem Operators): We’ll require your name and email address to get started, as well as some details about the Forem you want to run, such as: whether you’re running the Forem on your behalf or as part of an organization, and details about the community you want to support (how big it is, what topics it covers, where members currently communicate, how/if the community earns money, whether the community is open, invite-only, or paid, any existing social media accounts, etc.) You’ll need to tell us a bit about your personal coding background, and you’ll have the option to provide your DEV username as well, if you are a member of the https://saygamesdev.com/.
Account Creation (for Users): We collect name and email address from users that create an account on saygamesdev. For other forums created by Forem Operators using Forem, the Forem Operator determines what information is required for User account creation for their respective forums.
Interactive Features (for Users): Like any other social network, both we and other Users of our Services may collect personal information that you submit or make available through our interactive features (e.g., messaging and chat features, commenting functionalities, forums, blogs, posts, and other social media pages). While we have private messages that are only between you and the person you’re messaging (as well as us and the Forem Operator, as applicable), any information you provide using the public sharing features of the Services, such as the information you post to your public profile or the topics you follow is public, including to recruiters and prospective employers, and is not subject to any of the privacy protections we mention in this Privacy Policy except where legally required. Please exercise caution before revealing any information that may identify you in the real world to others.
Purchases: If you buy items on our shop site https://saygamesdev.com/ (as either a User or Forem Operator), or otherwise if you pay us in connection with your use of the Forem service, we may collect personal information and details associated with your purchases, including payment information. Any payments made via our Services are processed by third-party payment processors, such as Stripe, Shopify, and PayPal. We do not directly collect or store any payment card information entered through our Services, but may receive information associated with your payment card information (e.g., your billing details).
Your Communications with Us (Users and Forem Operators): We may collect personal information, such as email address, phone number, or mailing address when you request information about our Services, register for our newsletter or loyalty program, request customer or technical support, apply for a job, or otherwise communicate with us.
Surveys: We may contact you to participate in surveys. If you decide to participate, you may be asked to provide certain information, which may include personal information (for example, your home address).
Sweepstakes or Contests: We may collect personal information you provide for any sweepstakes or contests that we offer. In some jurisdictions, we are required to publicly share information of sweepstakes and contest winners.
Conferences, Trade Shows, and Other Events: We may collect personal information from individuals when we attend conferences, trade shows, and other events.
Business Development and Strategic Partnerships: We may collect personal information from individuals and third parties to evaluate and pursue potential business opportunities.
Job Applications: We may post job openings and opportunities on our Services. If you respond to one of these postings by submitting your application, CV, and/or cover letter to us, we will collect and use your information to assess your qualifications.
B. Information Collected Automatically
We may collect personal information automatically when you use our Services:
Automatic Data Collection: We may collect certain information automatically when you use our Services, such as your Internet protocol (IP) address, user settings, MAC address, cookie identifiers, mobile carrier, mobile advertising, and other unique identifiers, browser or device information, location information (including approximate location derived from IP address), and Internet service provider. We may also automatically collect information regarding your use of our Services, such as pages that you visit before, during, and after using our Services, information about the links you click, the types of content you interact with, the frequency and duration of your activities, and other information about how you use our Services. Additionally, we may collect information that other people provide about you when they use our Services, including information about you when they tag you in their posts.
Cookies, Pixel Tags/Web Beacons, and Other Technologies: We, as well as third parties that provide content, advertising, or other functionality on our Services, may use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other technologies (“Technologies”) to automatically collect information through your use of our Services.
Cookies: Cookies are small text files placed in device browsers that store preferences and facilitate and enhance your experience.
Pixel Tags/Web Beacons: A pixel tag (also known as a web beacon) is a piece of code embedded in our Services that collects information about engagement on our Services. The use of a pixel tag allows us to record, for example, that a user has visited a particular web page or clicked on a specific advertisement. We may also include web beacons in e-mails to understand whether messages have been opened, acted on, or forwarded.
Our uses of these Technologies fall into the following general categories:
Operationally Necessary: This includes Technologies that allow you access to our Services, applications, and tools that are required to identify irregular website behavior, prevent fraudulent activity and improve security, or that allow you to make use of our functionality.
Performance-Related: We may use Technologies to evaluate the performance of our Services, including as part of our analytic practices to help us understand how individuals use our Services (see Analytics below).
Functionality-Related: We may use Technologies that allow us to offer you enhanced functionality when accessing or using our Services. This may include identifying you when you sign into our Services or keeping track of your specified preferences, interests, or past items viewed.
Analytics: We may use Technologies and other third-party tools to process analytics information on our Services. Some of our analytics partners include Google Analytics. For more information, please visit Google Analytics’ Privacy Policy. To learn more about how to opt-out of Google Analytics’ use of your information, please click here.
Social Media Platforms: Our Services may contain social media buttons such as Twitter, Facebook, GitHub, Instagram, and Twitch (that might include widgets such as the “share this” button or other interactive mini-programs). These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our Services, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function correctly. These social media features are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our Services. Your interactions with these features apart from your visit to our Services are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.
C. Information Collected from Other Sources
We may obtain information about you from other sources, including through third-party services and organizations. For example, if you access our Services through a third-party application, such as an app store, a third-party login service, or a social networking site, we may collect information about you from that third-party application that you have made available via your privacy settings.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your personal information for a variety of business purposes, including to:
Provide the Services or Information Requested, such as to: Fulfill our contract with you; manage your information and accounts; provide access to certain areas, functionalities, and features of our Services; answer requests for customer or technical support; communicate with you about your account, activities on our Services, and policy changes; process payment card and/or other financial information to facilitate your use of the Services.
Administer Promotions: Administer promotions, including contests, sweepstakes, and other promotions.
Analyze and Improve our Services: Such as to better understand how you access and use our Services, for the purposes of trying to improve our Services and to respond to your desires and preferences, and for other research and analytical purposes.
Personalize Content and Experiences: To personalize your experience on our Services, such as by providing tailored content and recommendations.
Advertising, Marketing, and Promotional Purposes: For example, we may use your information to tailor our digital marketing to your interests; to send you newsletters, offers, or other information we think may be of interest to you; to contact you about our Services or information we think may interest you; and to administer rewards, surveys, sweepstakes, contests, or other promotional activities or events sponsored or managed by us or our third-party partners.
De-identified and Aggregated Information Use: We may use personal information and other information about you to create de-identified and/or aggregated information, such as de-identified demographic information, de-identified location information, information about the computer or device from which you access our Services, or other analyses we create.
Facilitate Employment Opportunities: If you provide us with your resume, job applications, or other employment opportunities, we may use your information to facilitate employment opportunities for you.
General Business Operations: To undertake internal business processes, including securing and protecting our Services, managing financial and business records, developing new products and services, and analyzing our operations.
Other Purposes: We may use your information for other purposes for which we provide specific notice at the time of collection.
4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your information as described in this Privacy Policy (e.g., with our third-party service providers; to comply with legal obligations; to protect and defend our rights and property) or with your permission.
Other Users: We may share your personal information with other users of our Services for the purposes of facilitating your interactions with them. For example, if you are a User, we may share information about you with other Users, including information that you post to your profile or that you share in comments, posts, or other interactive areas of the Services.
Service Providers: We may share your personal information with our third-party service providers that help us operate our Services, process payments, provide customer support, conduct research and analysis, host the content, and provide other services.
Business Partners: We may share your personal information with our business partners to provide you with a product or service you have requested. We may also share your personal information to recommend products or services that may be of interest to you.
Affiliates: We may share your personal information with our corporate affiliates, subsidiaries, and other companies under common control and ownership.
Advertising Partners: We may share your personal information with our advertising partners, such as for the purposes of marketing and promotional activities.
Analytics Partners: We may share your personal information with our analytics partners to understand how you use our Services and to help us improve them.
Third-Party Links and Integrations: Our Services may contain links to other websites and services, and may integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party websites and services, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites and services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites and services before providing any personal information to them.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law (e.g., to comply with a subpoena, warrant, or court order); to comply with legal process; to protect and defend our rights and property; to protect against legal liability; to protect the safety and security of our Services; or to protect the safety and security of our users and the public.
Business Transfers: We may disclose or transfer your personal information as part of any merger, sale, and transfer of our assets, acquisition, or restructuring of all or part of our business, bankruptcy, or similar event.
5. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we have collected about you. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information, to object to our processing of your personal information, or to receive a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may require you to verify your identity before we can respond to your request. We will respond to your request within the time period required by law.
6. SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information.
7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
We may transfer your personal information to our affiliates, subsidiaries, and service providers outside of your home country. These countries may have different data protection laws than your home country. When we transfer your personal information to other countries, we will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy.
8. RETENTION OF YOUR INFORMATION
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our Services, to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your personal information, we will delete or anonymize it.
9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website, and we will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy.
10. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Adress: 3455 E 4th Ave #2, Hialeah, FL 33013, United States
- Tel. : +13058367279
- E-mail: info@saygamesdev.com