How we collect, use, and protect your data—because your trust matters.

Who we are
ZenGamer.net is a mindfulness and mental performance platform built for gamers. Our website address is https://zengamer.net. You can reach us for privacy-related concerns at [email protected].

What personal data we collect and why we collect it
We may collect personal data such as your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily submit via contact forms or comments. Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns may also be collected via analytics tools or cookies. We collect this data to enhance your experience, understand site usage, and deliver content more effectively. We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health or financial information. All data collected is limited to site functionality, communication, and performance tracking.

Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam. We use Akismet for spam filtering. You can view their privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/

Media
If media uploads are enabled on our site, any images uploaded may include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract such information from images on the site.

Contact forms
If you contact us using a form, we collect the fields submitted (usually name, email, and message content). We retain form submissions for up to six months for support purposes. We do not use this data for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.

Cookies
Cookies are used to remember preferences, enable analytics, and support embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Spotify). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. More on cookies at https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track visitor behavior in an anonymous format. This includes page views, traffic sources, device types, and time spent on pages. You can opt out using https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Analytics privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Who we share your data with
We may share limited data with the following third-party service providers
Google Analytics – anonymous usage data
Mailchimp – email address and name for newsletter subscribers
Akismet – comment spam filtering
Web hosting provider – secure storage and data processing
All services listed adhere to standard data protection frameworks

How long we retain your data
Comment data – indefinitely unless manually deleted
Contact form submissions – up to six months
Analytics data – retained for 14 months
Email subscriber data – until you unsubscribe

What rights you have over your data
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. You may request corrections, deletions, or limit processing at any time. To do so, email [email protected]

Where your data is sent
Some data may be stored or processed outside the EU via services like Google or Mailchimp. These providers use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to comply with EU data protection laws.

Contact information
For privacy inquiries, you can contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected]

How we protect your data
We use SSL encryption, regular site updates, limited admin access, and secure third-party tools to protect your data. All communication is encrypted and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

What data breach procedures we have in place
If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users within 72 hours (where required), investigate the cause, and implement corrective measures immediately.

What third parties we receive data from
We may receive anonymous aggregate data from platforms like Google or Facebook for insights but do not receive any personal data directly.

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
We do not engage in any significant automated decision-making or profiling. Any segmentation in our email newsletters is limited to general engagement metrics.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
ZenGamer.net is a content platform and is not part of a regulated industry. We comply with standard international and regional data protection laws as applicable.