We are delighted that you have shown interest in our website. Data protection is a particularly high priority for the management of Limited Game News (“LGN”). LGN is operated as a personal hobby project; nevertheless, we take the protection of your personal data seriously.
The use of the Internet pages of Limited Game News is possible without any indication of personal data; however, if a data subject wants to use special services via our website, processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Limited Game News. By means of this data protection declaration, we would like to inform the general public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed, by means of this data protection declaration, of the rights to which they are entitled.
As the controller, Limited Game News has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection may not be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, e.g. by telephone.
1. Definitions
The data protection declaration of Limited Game News is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and understandable for the general public. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used.
In this data protection declaration, we use, inter alia, the following terms:
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a) Personal data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
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b) Data subject
Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person, whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.
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c) Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
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d) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
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e) Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.
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f) Pseudonymisation
Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
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g) Controller or controller responsible for the processing
Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
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h) Processor
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
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i) Recipient
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients; the processing of those data by those public authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing.
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j) Third party
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
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k) Consent
Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
2. Name and Address of the controller
Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member States of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:
Dennis Grundmann
Hesternweg 2
44359 Dortmund
Germany
Phone: +49 151 100 1967 5
Phone: legal matters only; no inquiries regarding backlinks, paid posts or similar!
Email: info[at]limitedgamenews.com
Website: https://www.limitedgamenews.com
No inquiries regarding backlinks, paid posts, or similar!
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Some are technically necessary, while others help us analyze usage, finance the site via advertising/affiliate programs, or integrate external media (e.g. videos).
We use CookieYes | GDPR Cookie Consent to manage cookie categories and to store your consent choices. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time here:
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If enabled on this website, you can also view a detailed list of cookies in use (cookie audit) here:
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4. Collection of general data and information
The website of Limited Game News collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using these general data and information, Limited Game News does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. Therefore, Limited Game News analyzes collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our website, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process.
5. No user accounts / no comments
We do not offer user registration/accounts on this website and we do not provide a public comment function for posts. If this changes in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
6. Subscription to our newsletters
On the website of Limited Game News, users may be given the opportunity to subscribe to our newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose determines what personal data are transmitted, as well as when the newsletter is ordered from the controller.
The newsletter may only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid e-mail address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter shipping. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address registered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter shipping, for legal reasons, in the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation e-mail is used to prove whether the owner of the e-mail address as the data subject is authorized to receive the newsletter.
During the registration for the newsletter, we may also store the IP address of the computer system assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject at the time of the registration, as well as the date and time of the registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to understand the (possible) misuse of the e-mail address of a data subject at a later date, and it therefore serves the aim of the legal protection of the controller.
The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will only be used to send the newsletter. There will be no transfer of personal data collected by the newsletter service to third parties unless necessary to provide the newsletter service.
The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data, which the data subject has given for shipping the newsletter, may be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revocation of consent, a corresponding link is found in each newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe at any time directly on the website or to communicate this to the controller in a different way.
7. Newsletter tracking
If our newsletters are sent in HTML format, they may contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such e-mails to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows statistical analysis of the success or failure of marketing campaigns (e.g. whether an e-mail was opened and which links were clicked).
If newsletter tracking is used, such data is stored and analyzed in order to optimize the shipping of the newsletter and to adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. Data subjects are at any time entitled to revoke the respective consent. After a revocation, these data will be deleted by the controller. Unsubscribing from the newsletter is considered a revocation of consent.
8. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data
The data controller shall process and store personal data only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.
9. Rights of the data subject
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a) Right of confirmation
Each data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed.
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b) Right of access
Each data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller free information about his or her personal data stored at any time and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the data subject has access to the following information:
- the purposes of the processing;
- the categories of personal data concerned;
- the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed;
- where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
- the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data, or restriction of processing, or to object to such processing;
- the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
- where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source;
- the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences.
Furthermore, the data subject shall have a right to obtain information as to whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organization and, where applicable, the appropriate safeguards.
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c) Right to rectification
Each data subject shall have the right to obtain without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data and the completion of incomplete personal data.
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d) Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)
Each data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay where one of the legal grounds applies.
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e) Right of restriction of processing
Each data subject shall have the right to obtain restriction of processing where one of the legal conditions is met.
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f) Right to data portability
Each data subject shall have the right to receive the personal data concerning him or her in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and to transmit those data to another controller, where the legal requirements are met.
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g) Right to object
Each data subject shall have the right to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. If personal data are processed for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to processing for such marketing.
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h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
Each data subject shall have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her or similarly significantly affects him or her, except where legally permitted.
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i) Right to withdraw data protection consent
Each data subject shall have the right to withdraw his or her consent to the processing of personal data at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
10. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Facebook
On this website, the controller may integrate components of the enterprise Facebook. Facebook is a social network.
The operating company of Facebook is Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States. If a person lives outside of the United States or Canada, the controller is Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Facebook’s privacy policy is available at https://facebook.com/about/privacy/.
11. Data protection provisions about the application and use of functions of the Amazon Partner program
On this website, the controller may integrate Amazon components as a participant in the Amazon partner program. By using these components, the controller may generate advertising revenue.
The operating company of this Amazon component is Amazon EU S.à.r.l, 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Further information and the actual data protection provisions of Amazon may be retrieved under https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=3312401&language=en_GB.
12. Data protection provisions about the application and use of functions of the Play-Asia Partner program
On this website, the controller may integrate Play-Asia components as a participant in the Play-Asia partner program. By using these components, the controller may generate advertising revenue.
Further information and the actual data protection provisions of Play-Asia may be retrieved under https://www.play-asia.com/info/privacy.
13. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google AdSense
On this website, the controller may integrate Google AdSense. Google AdSense is an online service which allows the placement of advertising on third-party sites.
The operating company of Google’s AdSense component is Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.), 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.
Google’s privacy policy is available at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.
14. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google Analytics (with anonymization function)
On this website, the controller may integrate Google Analytics (with anonymization, where configured). Google Analytics is a web analytics service.
The operator is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.
The data subject may object to the collection and processing by installing the browser add-on available under https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
15. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords)
On this website, the controller may integrate Google Ads conversion tracking and related advertising technologies.
The operating company is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.
16. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Instagram
On this website, the controller may integrate components of the service Instagram.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram may be retrieved under https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
17. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Jetpack for WordPress
On this website, the controller uses Jetpack (a WordPress plugin by Automattic) which may provide functionality such as performance, security features, and statistics.
Further information about Automattic’s privacy practices is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
18. Data protection provisions about the application and use of X (formerly Twitter)
On this website, the controller may integrate components of X (formerly Twitter), such as buttons or embedded posts.
X’s privacy policy is available at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en.
19. Links to Bluesky
We maintain a presence on Bluesky. Our website may contain links to Bluesky. When you click such a link, you leave our website and access Bluesky’s services.
Bluesky privacy policy: https://bsky.social/about/support/privacy-policy.
20. Links to Mastodon
We maintain a presence on Mastodon (decentralized social network). Our website may contain links to Mastodon profiles/instances. When you click such a link, you leave our website and access the respective Mastodon server (instance). The processing of personal data is carried out under the responsibility of the respective Mastodon instance operator according to their privacy policy.
21. Data protection provisions about the application and use of YouTube
On this website, the controller may integrate components of YouTube (e.g. embedded videos). YouTube is operated by Google.
Google’s privacy policy is available at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.
22. Legal basis for the processing
Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose (e.g. non-essential cookies). If processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract, processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR. If processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, processing may be necessary to protect vital interests (Art. 6(1) lit. d GDPR). Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests), where applicable.
23. The legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party
Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR our legitimate interest is to operate, secure, and improve our website and to fund its operation (e.g. via advertising and affiliate links), while respecting your rights and choices.
24. Period for which the personal data will be stored
The criteria used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period and the necessity for the respective processing purpose. After expiration of applicable periods, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the purpose.
25. Provision of personal data as statutory or contractual requirement; Requirement necessary to enter into a contract; Obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide such data
We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions.
Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
26. Existence of automated decision-making
As a responsible operator, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.
This Privacy Policy is based on a template created by External Data Protection Officers in cooperation with RC GmbH and the Media Law Lawyers from WBS-LAW, and has been adapted for Limited Game News (including the removal of features not used and updates to consent management and social media links).