Privacy Notice

This privacy notice has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally identifiable information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.

What personal information do we collect from the people who visit our website?

When registering a free account we ask for your Username (for logging in), optional Display Name (as an alternative option (instead of Username) for identification to others on the site), and email address. In addition, users have the option to opt into associating their Twitch account with the GFtDS account. When this is done, the user's Twitch ID, Twitch Email, Twitch Login (generally blank), Twitch Display Name, Twitch Description, Twitch Profile Image URL, and Twitch Offline Image URL are tracked. The Twitch ID is utilized when Twitch chat messages are made using Twitch Commands in order to link the Twitch user back to the GFtDS user. The additional Twitch data recorded is utilized for reference should there ever be a dispute with the ID association.

When do we collect information?

We collect information from you when you register on our site, fill out a form, enter information on our site, or interact with the show through the site.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect from you when you register, as well as when you interact with the show through the site in order to:

To personalize your experience.
To improve our website.
To respond to your customer service requests.

How do we protect visitor information?

Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential.

Do we use 'cookies'?

Yes. Cookies are small files that a site transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enable the site's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we may use cookies to authenticate your browsing session. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services.

We use cookies to:

Understand and save your preferences for future visits.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser's Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

If users disable cookies in their browser:

If you disable cookies, it will turn off some of the features that make your site experience more efficient and some of our services will not function properly.

Third Party Disclosure

We do not sell or trade to outside parties your personally identifiable information, and do not otherwise transfer it except as described in this privacy notice.

How does our site handle do not track signals?

We avoid tracking as many non-required analytics and cookies as possible, but cannot guarantee 100% coverage.

Does our site allow third party behavioral tracking?

Yes, for example, via Google Analytics.

California Online Privacy Protection Act

CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy.
According to CalOPPA: users can visit our site anonymously; we link to this Privacy Policy on the home page; and our Privacy Policy link includes the words 'Privacy Policy', and can be easily be found on the home page.
Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes on this Privacy Policy Page. Users are able to change their personal information by logging into their account or by emailing us.

Fair Information Practices

The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices, should a data breach occur, we will notify the affected users via email within 7 business days (or within 72 hours for certain categories of breach).
We also agree to the individual redress principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or a government agency to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

CAN-SPAM Act

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

We collect your email address in order to:

Authenticate your user account.
Respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.

In addition to the data processed by our partners, GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com also directly processes the following categories of personal data for EU users:

Data	Purpose	Legal Basis
Username	To authenticate you and to identify you across GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com	Legitimate interest
Email address	To validate your account, and communicate with you	Legitimate interest
IP addresses	To serve web requests and initially identify the country of origin	Legitimate interest
Essential cookies	To provide authentication and ensure functionality of the site	Legitimate interest
Optional cookies	To enable services from our data processor partners, including understanding usage patterns and providing additional functionality	Consent
Web and email usage data	To understand usage patterns and improve our products, services, and communications	Legitimate interest
Password hash	To authenticate you, we store securely hashed passwords--to protect you, GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com does not store your original password	Legitimate interest
GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com data you create by using the site	To retain each user's gamer score and actions taken on the site	Legitimate interest

The rights of EU users

EU users may exercise certain rights regarding their personal data processed by GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com. In particular, EU users have the right to do the following:

Withdraw their consent at any time. EU users have the right to withdraw consent where they have previously given their consent to the processing of their personal data.
Object to processing of their personal data. EU users have the right to object to the processing of their personal data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent. Further details are provided in the dedicated section below.
Access their personal data. EU users have the right to learn if personal data are being processed by GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing and obtain a copy of the personal data undergoing processing.
Verify and seek rectification. EU users have the right to verify the accuracy of their personal data and ask for data to be updated or corrected.
Have their personal data deleted or otherwise removed. EU users have the right, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of their personal data from GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com.
Receive their personal data. EU users have the right to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine readable format.
Lodge a complaint. EU users have the right to bring a claim before their competent data protection authority.
Details about the right to object to processing

Where personal data are processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com, EU users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection. EU users should know that, however, should their personal data be processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to that processing at any time without providing any justification.

How to exercise these rights

Any requests to exercise user rights can be directed to GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com through the contact details provided in this document. These requests can be exercised free of charge and will be addressed by GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com as early as possible and always within one month. For the right to deletion, users can also simply use the Delete Account functionality in their account settings. Various consents can also be withdrawn in the account settings.

Applicability of broader protection standards

While most provisions of this document concern all users, some GDPR-specific provisions expressly only apply to users located within the EU. We are happy to provide many of these rights to all users when appropriate.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or requests about your personal data, you may contact us using the information below.
Games From the Drunk Side
Koop@GamesFromTheDrunkSide.com

Last Edited on 2020-08-01