Imprint

This website is neither commercially nor commercially structured, nor does it pursue an economic purpose.

This website

1. is not specifically aimed at the German market
   
2. does not pursue any commercial activities
   
3. is limited to general information

Note
In 2023, there were 1.4 million cases of identity theft reported in the USA. This number represents an increase, as the total reported cases of fraud and identity theft rose from 4.7 million in 2022 to 5.7 million in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 21%.

Sources:
https://identitytheft.org/statistics/

BKA (GERMAN FEDERAL CRIMINAL POLICE OFFICE)
To protect your digital identity, you should comply with the following basic rules when using the Internet with a PC or mobile device

Handle your personal data as restrictively as possible on the Internet and in social networks.

Other sources:
https://www.bka.de/DE/IhreSicherheit/RichtigesVerhalten/StraftatenImInternet/Identitaetsdiebstahl/identitaetsdiebstahl_node.html

External links

This website contains links to third-party websites ("external links"). These websites are subject to the liability of the respective operators. When linking the external links for the first time, the provider checked the external content to determine whether any legal violations exist. At the time, no legal violations were apparent. The provider has no influence on the current and future design and content of the linked pages. The setting of external links does not mean that the provider makes the content behind the reference or link his own. A constant control of these external links is unreasonable for the provider without concrete indications of legal violations. However, if you are aware of any legal violations, such external links will be deleted immediately.

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 Privacy Policy & Mandatory Information (As of 22.01.2024)

The use of this website is possible without providing personal data. Insofar as personal data (indication of the e-mail address in the contact form) is collected on these pages, this is done on a voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on or used by third parties.

Personal data (see contact form and e-mail) will be treated confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this data protection declaration.

Type of data processed on gameindustry.eu

If you use the contact form via this page or optionally send an e-mail, you know what information you provide, as you actively transmit it.

For the contact form, the IP and time of the sender are sent. This data is always present in any program or platform and can be found regularly in any mail header. This mechanism serves as a protective measure should criminal offenses (e.g. threats, introduction of malicious code, etc.) be fulfilled.

Information sent will be used to respond to your request, otherwise communicate with you or help you.

Received data (including the entered name, e-mail, subject and the input text) will be deleted immediately as soon as the purpose (e.g. knowledge, desired contact and/or response) has been fulfilled.

Privacy Notice Regarding the Use of Session Cookies

In the context of the online inquiry form and the comment function on this website, a technically necessary session cookie (PHPSESSID) is used. This cookie is designed to ensure a smooth process in transmitting form data and is essential for the functionality of these services.

Purpose and Function of the Cookie
The session cookie is used exclusively for the duration of your active session. It stores temporary information necessary for the transmission of filled-out forms. Additionally, it ensures that you are redirected back to the original page after submitting the form.

Data Protection and Security
We would like to inform you that the session cookie used does not contain any personal data. Your privacy remains protected while using our online service. The cookie is automatically deleted as soon as you close your browser.

There is no obligation to consent to this cookie.

Counter

The purpose of the counter is to count visitors based on number sequences. The digits are generated by the counter and cannot be assigned. Cookies are not used.

SSL, and TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries or search results, this site uses an SSL or SSL protocol. TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that in the address line of the browser the "https ://" and the lock symbol in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, transmitted data cannot be read by third parties.

Referals

Referrals, which include details like the User-Agent, are transmitted by web browsers when switching between websites. These pieces of information can reveal how users arrive at a website. In the interest of data protection and transparency, this website refrains from collecting Referral data. This measure is taken to protect the privacy of users by consciously avoiding the collection of these data.

No-Rel and No-Follow Attribute

No-follow information refers to optional instructions in the source code that indicates that calls should not be used for link popularity. External links are also marked as such.

Server-Log-Files

The provider of the pages collects temporary and automated information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits. The procedure serves to avert danger in the event of attacks (DDOS, pishing, hacks) on information technology systems used.

These are

1. Browser type and browser version
   
2. Operating system used
   
3. Referrer URL
   
4. Time of server request
   
5. IP address
   

The data is automatically deleted after one month.

Analysis tools (e.g. Google Analytics), advertising and plugins

Non-existent

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 External resources used (if they must be named)

Icons

1. File extension msi Icon, Ip Icon, License management Icon (CC Attribution 4.0) - Fatcow Web Hosting
   
2. Icons by Lokas Software (CC Attribution 3.0)
   

Other graphics

On gameindustry.eu, visible teaser images for products in the search and displayed logos on subpages originate from content servers of Valve Corporation, archives such as mobygames or SteamDB and/or other publicly accessible sources or were obtained directly from respective manufacturers e.g. by "press kits."

All logos & trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States and other countries.

 Fonts

1. Font Awesome (CC BY 3.0) - Dave Gandy - This font is used for designing icons and visual elements.
   
2. Consolas: Specifically employed for displaying raw data and within <code> tags to enhance readability and clarity of code snippets and technical data.
   

 Website Technologies & Components

1. CSS3: Responsible for formatting and the visual design of the website.
   
2. XML/JSON: Used for structured data, including IP lists, sitemaps, and RSS feeds.
   
3. PHP: Serves as the framework for creating and managing the website.
   
4. HTML/5: The foundation for creating web content that is not PHP-based.
   
5. JavaScript: Employed for interactive elements such as comment functions, captcha verification, and image galleries.
   

Ad-Free Usage and Optional JavaScript
This website consciously avoids advertising. It is fully usable even without JavaScript. This contributes to an improved user experience and enhanced privacy.

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 Complaints and Notices

If you wish to object to content on this website, such as images or texts or file a complaint under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the following options are available to you:

1. Report Content: If you believe certain content should be removed or modified, please use the contact channels provided under Contact Options.
   
2. GDPR Complaints: Data protection concerns can also be submitted via the mentioned contact options.
   

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 Contact Options

If you wish to reach GameIndustry.eu, you can find all relevant information on the Contact Page. The following options are available to you:

1. Email: Send an email directly.
   
2. Contact Form: Fill out the form to submit your inquiry precisely.
   
3. PGP Encryption: For secure communication, you can download and use the public key.