Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Welcome to Gaming Tools ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate gaming-tools.co.uk and provide free gaming currency calculators. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We do not collect any personal information. Our gaming calculators work entirely in your web browser, and we do not require:

• Account creation or registration
• Names, email addresses, or contact information
• Payment information (all our tools are free)
• Gaming account credentials or usernames
• Any other personally identifiable information

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site:

• Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
• Operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, iOS, Android)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• IP address (used for general location and security)
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website (where you came from)

This information is collected through:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our calculators and content. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect device identifiers.
• Server logs: Our web server automatically records basic technical information about each visit for security and performance monitoring.

2. How We Use Information

We use the automatically collected information solely to:

• Improve our calculators: Understanding which calculators are most popular helps us prioritize improvements and new features
• Fix technical issues: Error logs and performance data help us identify and resolve bugs
• Analyze traffic patterns: We track visitor numbers and behavior to understand our audience
• Optimize user experience: We analyze which devices and browsers visitors use to ensure compatibility
• Prevent abuse: We monitor for suspicious activity, spam, and security threats

We never:

• Sell or rent your information to third parties
• Use your data for targeted advertising based on personal information
• Track you across other websites (except through standard advertising cookies - see below)
• Create user profiles or behavioral targeting
• Share your data with third parties except as required by law or as described in this policy

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred settings or browsing activity.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required):

• These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly
• They remember your preferences (like currency selection if we add that feature)
• They cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics):

• Track which pages you visit and how long you stay
• Help us understand how visitors use our calculators
• Provide aggregate statistics (never personally identifiable)
• You can opt-out using browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense):

• We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site
• Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites
• These cookies enable Google to serve personalized ads across the web
• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings
• Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting aboutads.info

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies: Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies
• Delete existing cookies: You can clear cookies already stored on your device
• Block third-party cookies: You can specifically block cookies from advertisers

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Our calculators will still work, but some features may not function optimally.

4. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC. When you visit our site:

• Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites
• Google may collect information about your device, browsing activity, and general location
• This information is used to show relevant advertisements
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits across the internet

For more information, review:

• Google's Privacy Policy
• How Google uses information from sites that use their services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics:

• Collects information anonymously about page visits, session duration, and user flow
• Uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors
• Reports website trends without identifying individual visitors
• May collect device information and approximate location based on IP address

For more information, review Google's Privacy Policy and learn about Google Analytics and privacy.

5. Data Storage and Security

Where Your Data Is Stored

Since we don't collect personal information, there's minimal data to store. The technical information we collect through analytics is:

• Stored on Google's servers (for Google Analytics and AdSense data)
• Subject to Google's security measures and data retention policies
• Automatically deleted after a set period (typically 14-26 months for Google Analytics)

Calculator Data

All calculator operations happen in your browser. When you use our gaming currency calculators:

• Your calculations are performed locally on your device
• No calculation data is transmitted to our servers
• No calculation history is stored or retained
• When you close your browser, all calculator data is cleared

Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect our website:

• HTTPS encryption: All communications with our website are encrypted
• Secure hosting: Our website is hosted on secure, reputable infrastructure
• Regular updates: We keep our website software up to date with security patches
• Access controls: Only authorized personnel can access server logs and analytics

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is designed for general audiences, including children under 13. However:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Our calculators do not require any personal data input.
• Parental supervision is recommended. Parents should review this Privacy Policy and discuss online safety with their children.
• COPPA Compliance: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by not collecting personal information from children.
• Third-party advertising: Google AdSense may serve ads to all visitors. Parents can use tools like parental controls or ad blockers to manage their children's online experience.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Your Privacy Rights

European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Users

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access: Request information about what data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to restrict processing: Request we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Right to object: Object to certain types of processing
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

Note: Since we don't collect personal data, most of these rights don't apply to our service. However, you can always control cookies and opt out of Google services as described above.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights:

• Right to know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt-out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Other Regions

Regardless of your location, you can:

• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Clear cookies from your browser
• Use ad blockers or privacy-focused browsers
• Contact us with any privacy concerns

8. International Data Transfers

Our website is accessible globally. If you access our site from outside the United Kingdom:

• Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own
• These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction
• By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to the UK and other countries
• We rely on Google's compliance mechanisms for international data transfers (Standard Contractual Clauses, Privacy Shield framework where applicable)

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that signal to websites that you don't want your online activities tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals because:

• There is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals
• We already minimize tracking by not collecting personal information
• Third-party services (Google Analytics, AdSense) may not honor DNT signals

You can achieve similar privacy protection by:

• Using browser privacy modes (Incognito, Private Browsing)
• Installing ad blockers or privacy extensions
• Opting out of Google personalized advertising
• Clearing cookies regularly

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including:

• Official gaming platform websites (Roblox, Epic Games, etc.)
• Educational resources about gaming currencies
• Social media platforms
• Related tools and calculators

Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. When you click on an external link, you leave our website and should review the privacy policy of the site you're visiting. These third-party sites may:

• Have different data collection practices
• Use different types of cookies
• Collect personal information
• Have different privacy standards

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our practices or services
• Changes in privacy laws or regulations
• Addition of new features or tools
• Changes to third-party services we use

When we make significant changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We may display a notice on our homepage
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. For data protection inquiries from EEA/UK residents, we will respond within the timeframes required by GDPR.

13. Disclaimer About Gaming Platforms

Important Notice: Gaming Tools is an independent website and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any gaming companies, including:

• Roblox Corporation
• Epic Games (Fortnite)
• Microsoft (Minecraft)
• Electronic Arts (FIFA/EA FC)
• Activision (Call of Duty)
• Respawn Entertainment (Apex Legends)

All trademarks, service marks, and company names are the property of their respective owners. We use these names solely for descriptive purposes to identify the gaming currencies our calculators support.