1. Collection of Personal Data and Contact Details of the Controller

We are pleased to welcome you to our website and thank you for your interest in our services. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is processed when you visit and use our website. Personal data means any information that can be used to identify you personally.

The controller responsible for data processing under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Warships Games.

You can contact us at: [email protected].

To protect your personal data, our website uses SSL or TLS encryption. This ensures that transmitted data cannot be read by third parties. You can recognize an encrypted connection by “https://” in the address bar of your browser and the lock symbol.

2. Data Collection When You Visit Our Website

When you visit our website for informational purposes only and do not actively provide personal data, we collect only data that your browser automatically transmits to our server (server log files). This includes:

• Visited pages

• Date and time of access

• Amount of data transferred

• Referrer URL

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• IP address (anonymised where possible)

The processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the technical stability, security, and functionality of the website. This data is not combined with other data sources and is only evaluated in the event of suspected misuse or illegal activity.

3. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure proper operation and improve user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Some cookies are deleted automatically after you close your browser (session cookies). Other cookies remain stored on your device and allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit (persistent cookies).

Cookies may collect information such as browser data, device information, approximate location, and anonymised IP addresses.

The use of cookies is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a functional and optimized website) and, where required, on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies, allow cookies only in individual cases, or generally exclude cookies. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

4. Consent to the Use of Cookies

For our website to function properly we use cookies. To obtain your valid consent for the use and storage of cookies in the browser you use to access our website and to properly document this, we use a consent management platform: CookieFirst.

This technology is provided by Digital Data Solutions BV, Plantage Middenlaan 42a, 1018 DH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Website: https://cookiefirst.com

Hereinafter referred to as CookieFirst.

When you access our website, a connection is established with CookieFirst’s server to allow us to obtain valid consent from you for the use of certain cookies. CookieFirst stores a cookie in your browser to activate only those cookies to which you have consented and to properly document your consent decision.

The processed data is stored until the predefined storage period expires or until you request deletion. Mandatory statutory retention periods may apply.

CookieFirst is used to fulfill our legal obligation to obtain consent for cookies. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.

5. Data Processing Agreement

We have concluded a data processing agreement with CookieFirst. This agreement ensures that the personal data of our website visitors is processed only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

6. Server Log Files (Cookie Consent)

Our website and CookieFirst automatically collect and store information in server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. The following data may be collected:

• Your consent status or withdrawal of consent

• Your anonymised IP address

• Information about your browser

• Information about your device

• Date and time of your visit

• The webpage URL where you saved or updated your consent preferences

• Approximate location of the user who saved the consent preference

• A universally unique identifier (UUID) of the website visitor who interacted with the cookie banner

7. Contacting Us

If you contact us via email or a contact form, the personal data you provide will be stored and processed solely for the purpose of handling your request.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries). If your inquiry is related to a contractual relationship, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR also applies.

Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been fully processed, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

8. Online Advertising (Google AdSense)

Our website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to display relevant ads and measure their performance.

Information such as IP address and user behavior may be transmitted to Google servers. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in financing the website.

Where applicable, data transfers outside the EU are protected by appropriate safeguards in accordance with data protection law.

You can prevent personalized advertising by adjusting your browser settings or using appropriate browser extensions.

9. Rights of the Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access to your personal data

• Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Right to erasure, provided no legal obligations prevent deletion

• Right to restriction of processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent at any time

Right to Object

You have the right to object at any time to data processing based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If you object, we will stop processing your data unless compelling legitimate grounds exist.

If your data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you may object at any time. Your data will then no longer be used for such purposes.

10. Retention of Personal Data

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or as required by statutory retention periods (e.g. commercial or tax law). After expiration, the data is deleted unless further storage is legally required.

11. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]