Privacy Policy

Gibsik (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://www.gibsik.com, an interactive website offering web-based games, user experiences, community features, and digital content. This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected, used, disclosed, stored, and protected when users (“you” or “your”) access or interact with the website. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal data only when it is voluntarily provided by you or automatically collected through standard website technologies. The information collected is limited to what is necessary for the legitimate operation, improvement, security, and monetization of the website.

Personal data may include:

  • Name, username, and email address when creating an account, profile, or subscribing to updates
  • Account credentials such as encrypted password hashes and linked authentication profiles
  • Name and email address when contacting us via support forms or feedback channels
  • Information submitted via interactive platforms, community forums, comments, or public leaderboards
  • Billing and transaction information (processed via third-party payment gateways; we do not store raw payment card data)
  • Gameplay data, user preferences, high scores, and session states stored via browser local storage or cookies
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, hardware identifiers, and referring URLs

Comments and User-Generated Content

When visitors leave comments, post in forums, or contribute user-generated content on Gibsik, we collect certain information to display content correctly, maintain site integrity, and prevent spam or malicious activity. This processing is carried out based on legitimate interest in maintaining website security and content quality.

Comment-related processing includes:

  • Data entered in forms, comment fields, and interactive features
  • IP address and browser user agent string
  • Spam detection and moderation
  • Profile image associations or avatar displays linked to user identifiers
  • Cookie storage of your name, email address, and preferences for convenience during future visits (stored for up to one year if opted in)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Gibsik uses cookies and similar tracking technologies such as web beacons, local storage, and scripts to operate efficiently, maintain game session continuity, analyze usage patterns, deliver advertising, and track affiliate referrals. Cookies are stored on your device and may include anonymous unique identifiers.

Cookies are used for:

  • Website functionality, user authentication, and session management
  • Saving game progress, high scores, audio settings, and user preferences
  • Traffic analysis and performance measurement
  • Personalized and non-personalized advertising
  • Affiliate marketing attribution

You may refuse or delete cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain interactive features or prevent games and saved states from functioning properly.

Google AdSense and Advertising Technologies

Gibsik uses Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners. Google and its partners may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites. This allows advertising partners to display ads that are relevant to user interests.

Advertising data practices include:

  • Interest-based ad serving
  • Measurement of ad performance
  • Fraud prevention and policy compliance

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com

Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Gibsik has no direct control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.

Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

Gibsik participates in affiliate marketing programs. Affiliate links allow us to earn a commission when users purchase products, services, or digital items through these links, without increasing the cost to the user. This monetization supports the ongoing operation and maintenance of the website.

Affiliate practices include:

  • Use of tracking cookies to verify referrals
  • Attribution of qualifying purchases to Gibsik
  • Commission-based compensation

We do not receive sensitive payment information from affiliate networks, and we promote products and services relevant to our platform and user base.

How We Use Personal Information

Personal information is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently for specified purposes related to website functionality, gaming, and content delivery. Data is not processed in a manner incompatible with these purposes.

Information may be used to:

  • Operate, maintain, and enhance the website and interactive features
  • Authenticate user accounts, manage profiles, and synchronize save data
  • Process transactions and transmit billing receipts for purchases or subscriptions
  • Provide requested content, customer support, and administrative updates
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (with consent)
  • Analyze usage trends, monitor technical errors, and optimize site performance
  • Ensure website security, detect fraud, and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Third-Party Data Sharing

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers solely to support website operations, infrastructure, and monetization. These parties process data under their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

Third parties may include:

  • Hosting, cloud infrastructure, and CDN services (e.g., Cloudflare, AWS)
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email marketing and communication platforms

We do not sell or trade personal data.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention depends on:

  • The active status of your user account
  • The nature and sensitivity of the data
  • Legal, accounting, and cybersecurity requirements
  • User deletion or erasure requests

Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside your country or jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ from those in your home territory. Such transfers are conducted using appropriate technical and contractual safeguards.

By using the website, you acknowledge:

  • International data processing may occur
  • Transfers are necessary for service delivery and global hosting

Your Data Protection Rights Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have certain data protection rights. We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.

If you wish to be informed what Personal Data we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.

In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:

  • The right to access, update or to delete the information we have on you. Whenever made possible, you can access, update or request deletion of your Personal Data directly within your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact us to assist you.
  • The right of rectification. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The right to object. You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.
  • The right of restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • The right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information we have on you in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format.
  • The right to withdraw consent. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we relied on your consent to process your personal information.

Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Children’s Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K Compliance)

Gibsik is committed to protecting the privacy of minors. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 within the European Union).

Our general website features are accessible without requiring user account creation. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately so that we can delete the information from our records.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have specific rights regarding personal data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

These rights include:

  • Right to know what personal data is collected, disclosed, or shared
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal data
  • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Gibsik does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act)

For users located in India, personal data is processed in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

User rights include:

  • Right to access summary of personal data and processing activities
  • Right to correction, completion, and erasure of personal data
  • Right to grievance redressal
  • Right to nominate an individual to exercise rights in the event of death or incapacity
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

For questions, data requests, or privacy concerns, contact us at: