Privacy Policy
Welcome
This Privacy Policy explains what information The Gamers Shop ("we," "our," or "us") collects, how we use it, and the choices available to you when using our website, software, services, Discord integrations, and related platforms.
We do not sell personal information to third parties. Data we collect is used solely to operate, improve, and secure our Services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information when you use our Services:
- · Username
- · Email address
- · Password hashes - We DO NOT store your actual passwords
- · Discord account identifiers - Username and ID
- · Account preferences
- · Purchase history
- · License & subscription status
- · Payment processor references
- · IP address
- · Browser & device type
- · Operating system
- · Crash logs & diagnostics
- · Session & auth data
- · Hardware identifiers (HWID)
- · Pages visited
- · Features used
- · Login activity
- · Download activity
- · Software version usage
We DO NOT directly store payment card information on our servers. Payment data is handled by PCI-compliant third-party processors.
How We Use Information
Information we collect is used to:
- — Provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
- — Authenticate user accounts and process purchases.
- — Issue, validate, and manage software licenses.
- — Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
- — Improve platform stability and performance.
- — Provide customer support and resolve disputes.
- — Enforce our Terms of Service and applicable policies.
- — Maintain security logs and audit records.
- — Send transactional communications relevant to your account.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party providers to deliver our Services. These providers may process limited information necessary to perform their functions. We do not authorize them to use your data for any purpose beyond providing services to us.
Service categories include:
- — Payment processing
- — Analytics and performance monitoring
- — Content delivery and hosting
- — Authentication and identity verification
- — Discord integration and bot services
Providers may include:
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services as they govern their own data practices.
Software & Downloads
Our software and downloadable tools require explicit user action and authenticated access to install or run.
- — We do not install software without user consent.
- — Software may collect technical and diagnostic data necessary for license validation and anti-abuse functions.
- — Users are responsible for reviewing compatibility, usage requirements, and any applicable third-party platform rules before using downloadable software.
Our software may collect hardware identifiers (HWID) for the purposes of license validation and abuse prevention. This data is tied to your account and subject to this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to:
- — Provide and maintain Services.
- — Maintain account integrity and license records.
- — Comply with legal obligations.
- — Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
- — Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
Inactive or deleted accounts may have certain information removed or anonymized over time, except where retention is required for the purposes listed above.
Account Security
We implement reasonable security measures intended to protect user data and account access, including encrypted storage of credentials, secure session management, and access logging.
No platform or internet transmission method can be guaranteed completely secure. Users are responsible for maintaining password confidentiality, securing their devices, and protecting their account credentials.
You agree to notify us immediately through our support system if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account.
Your Rights & Data Requests
You may submit requests for the following through our support system:
- — Access — request a copy of information we hold about your account.
- — Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- — Deletion — request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
Certain information may be retained after a deletion request where required for fraud prevention, legal compliance, dispute resolution, or security logging.
Requests may be submitted through support tickets, our official Discord server, or contact methods listed on our website.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe this has occurred, please contact us through our support system.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective once posted to this page, with the "Last Updated" date reflecting the most recent revision.
Continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or concerns, please contact us through:
- — Support tickets via the website
- — Official Discord server
- — Contact methods listed on the website