Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 12 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Retro Game Emulator (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses and shares information about you when you visit retrogame-emulator.com (the “Website”) or download and use our Retro Game Emulator Android application (the “App”).

1. Who We Are

You can contact us at support@retrogame-emulator.com.

2. Information We Collect on the Website

  • Information you provide. When you contact us by email or fill out forms, we collect the name, email address and any other information you choose to share.
  • Automatic information. When you visit the Website, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring page, pages visited, time spent and approximate geographic location derived from your IP.
  • Cookies and similar technologies. We use first-party cookies to remember your preferences (such as your selected language) and third-party cookies for analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

3. Information Collected by the App

The Android App is distributed via Google Play and is subject to Google Play’s own data-collection disclosures shown on the App’s store listing. The App may collect device identifiers, crash reports and basic usage analytics in order to improve stability and performance. The App does not require an account.

The App does not host, distribute or pre-install copyrighted Game Boy Advance ROMs. Users are responsible for legally obtaining the game files they load.

4. How We Use the Information

  • To operate and improve the Website and the App;
  • To respond to your support requests;
  • To analyse traffic and usage trends;
  • To comply with legal obligations and to detect fraud or abuse.

5. Legal Basis (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR:

  • Consent — for non-essential cookies and analytics (Art. 6(1)(a));
  • Legitimate interests — for security, fraud prevention and basic site analytics (Art. 6(1)(f));
  • Legal obligation — where required by law (Art. 6(1)(c)).

6. Third-Party Services

The Website and App may integrate the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. Server logs are typically deleted within 12 months.

8. International Data Transfers

Our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. We rely on standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission to provide an adequate level of protection.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, and to data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise these rights write to support@retrogame-emulator.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Website and App are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against accidental loss, unauthorised access or disclosure. However, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100 % secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page indicates the most recent version. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Website.

13. Contact

Questions about this Policy or your personal data? Email us at support@retrogame-emulator.com.