Privacy Policy

Welcome to Gamers World Collective (GWC). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website, platforms, services, events, and online shop.

By using GWC's services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

1. Personal Information

• Name, username, and email address
• Age and date of birth (for age verification)
• Contact information (phone number, address for shipping)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Gaming usernames and platform IDs

2. Usage Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our platforms
• Interaction with events, tournaments, and community features

3. Content You Create

• Posts, comments, and messages within the community
• Media uploads (images, videos, clips)
• Tournament and event participation data

GWC uses your information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: Creating and managing your user account
• Service Delivery: Processing orders, delivering products, and managing event registrations
• Communication: Sending updates, newsletters, event notifications, and promotional materials
• Community Features: Enabling participation in forums, clubs, mentorship programs, and tournaments
• Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services and user experience
• Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our Terms & Conditions

We will never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

GWC may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We share information when you explicitly authorize us to do so.

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who assist us with:

• Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Email services and communications
• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Analytics and performance monitoring

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

• Legal processes or government requests
• Protection of our rights and property
• Prevention of fraud or security threats

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

GWC uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze how our services are used.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our services.

GWC takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Our Security Measures Include:

• Encryption of sensitive data (SSL/TLS)
• Secure servers and data centers
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Staff training on data protection practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our protection measures.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Retention Periods:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure
• Transaction Records: Retained for accounting and legal compliance purposes (typically 7 years)
• Marketing Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Usage Data: Retained for analytics purposes and automatically deleted after a specified period

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Correction

You can access and update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.

Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations and legitimate business needs.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications by:

• Clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email
• Adjusting your account notification settings
• Contacting us directly

Objection & Restriction

You can object to certain processing activities or request restrictions on how we use your data.

GWC is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Users between the ages of 13 and 18 must have parental or guardian consent to use our services. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us immediately.

GWC operates primarily in Nigeria but may process data in other countries where our service providers are located. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications (e.g., Discord, social media platforms, game publishers). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through GWC.

Third-party services we commonly integrate with include:

• Discord (community chat)
• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)
• Analytics services (Google Analytics)

GWC reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website (for significant changes)
• Provide a reasonable time period before the changes take effect

Your continued use of our services after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy or our data practices shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.