Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25 -07-2025

Who We Are

Gaming Associates (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a globally recognized provider of testing, certification, and compliance services for the online gaming industry. Our website address is: https://gamingassociates.com.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information across our digital platforms in accordance with:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)
• Pakistan’s Draft Personal Data Protection Bill
• Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

Personal Information We Collect and Why

We only collect minimal personal information as required for functionality, communication, or legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

1. Comments

When users leave comments, we collect the data entered in the form, including IP address and browser user agent string to aid spam detection.

If you use Gravatar, a hashed version of your email may be sent to their service. Their policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

2. Media Uploads

If you upload images, please avoid including EXIF GPS data. Visitors may extract embedded location data from publicly available images.

3. Contact Forms

Information submitted via our contact forms (e.g., name, email, company, message) is used solely to respond to inquiries. We do not share this information externally unless legally required.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. These may include:

• Remembering user preferences
• Session management
• Analytics and performance tracking
• Spam protection (e.g., via CAPTCHA)
• Cookies are stored on your device and may be managed or disabled through your browser settings.

5. Login and Authentication

For users with accounts (e.g., admin or blog contributors), we use session cookies to manage login status, screen preferences, and security.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Articles or media may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). These act as if you’ve visited the source site, which may collect usage data or use cookies.

Analytics & Tracking

We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website performance and visitor behavior. IP addresses may be anonymized. You can opt out using your browser or Google’s opt-out tools.

Data Sharing

We do not share your data with third parties, except:

• Where legally required
• With service providers under confidentiality obligations (e.g., hosting, security)
• For anti-spam/abuse detection

Data Retention

• Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
• User account data (if any) is stored securely and can be deleted upon request.
• Contact form data is retained only as long as needed to respond to inquiries.

Your Rights Over Your Data

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for future processing
• File a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
• To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@gamingassociates.com.

Data Transfers and Storage

We may store data on servers located in multiple jurisdictions, including Australia, Europe, and Pakistan. Appropriate security measures and data protection protocols are followed in accordance with GDPR, Australian law, and local regulations.

How We Protect Your Data

• Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Restricted access to personal data
• Regular backups and system updates
• Compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 for information security

Data Breach Procedure

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within required timelines under applicable laws (e.g., 72 hours under GDPR).

Automated Processing

We do not conduct automated decision-making or profiling based on your personal data.

Regulatory Compliance

We are committed to transparency and compliance with all applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to:

• EU GDPR
• Australian Privacy Act 1988 & APPs
• Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill (Draft)

Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, requests, or concerns, please contact:
Email: info@gamingassociates.com 
Mailing Address: 178 Merton High Street, London SW19 1AY

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes signifies acceptance.