Privacy Policy for The Spotlight
Last updated: June 10, 2025
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.spotlightgames.eu
This website is operated by East Sweden Game, based in Linköping, Sweden.
For questions regarding this policy, contact us at admin@spotlightgames.eu.
2. What Personal Data We Collect & Why
We collect and process personal data based on the legitimate interest of running this website and, where required, your consent.
a) Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
– The data provided in the comment form
– The visitor’s IP address
– Browser user agent string (to help spam detection)
Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
b) Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this information.
c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for functionality and analytics. When you first visit the site, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies.
Types of cookies:
– Essential Cookies (needed for site functionality)
– Analytical Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, requires consent)
– Marketing Cookies (e.g., third-party trackers, requires consent)
d) Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
e) Registered Users & Game Submissions
If you register an account or submit a game, we store:
– Your name, email, and profile information
– Any data related to your game submission (title, description, links, etc.)
– Statistics related to your submission (e.g., number of wishlist additions)
3. How Long We Retain Your Data
– Comments: Indefinitely, unless deleted by request.
– User Profiles: As long as the account is active.
– Game Submissions: Until removed by the user or by request.
4. Your Rights Over Your Data
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access your data
– Correct incorrect information
– Request deletion (‘right to be forgotten’)
– Restrict processing
– Object to processing
– Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@spotlightgames.eu.
If you believe your data is misused, you have the right to file a complaint with Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY) (Swedish Data Protection Authority). More info: https://www.imy.se/.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share data with:
– Third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, spam detection)
– Legal authorities if required by law
For details, see our Third-Party Services Policy.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure access controls.
7. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy. The latest version is always available at https://www.spotlightgames.eu/privacy-policy.
