📋 Legal Document
Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect on HowtoChose.com and how we use it.
📅 Last Updated: April 1, 2026 | Effective: April 1, 2026 | Version 1.0
Summary: We collect minimal data needed to operate this website. We never sell your data. We use Google AdSense to display ads, which uses cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions (name, email address, message)
- Newsletter subscriptions (email address only)
- Comments or feedback submitted on our pages
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Browser type, operating system, and device type
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral source
- IP address (anonymized for analytics purposes)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
c) Information We Do NOT Collect
- Financial information or payment data (our site has no purchases)
- Precise GPS location data
- Any health or biometric data
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate the website: Provide you with game guides, tips, and download information.
- To improve content: Analyze which pages and guides are most useful to our visitors.
- To respond to you: Reply to your contact form submissions and support requests.
- To display advertising: Serve relevant ads via Google AdSense to support the free operation of this site.
- To send newsletters: Email updates about new game guides (only with your explicit consent; unsubscribe anytime).
We never use your data for targeted advertising beyond what Google AdSense provides through standard cookie-based interest matching.
3. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We share limited information with trusted service providers only:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis using anonymized data.
- Google AdSense: Ad serving based on cookie preferences. See Cookie Policy for details.
- Email service provider: For newsletter distribution (with your consent only).
- Legal disclosure: If required by law or court order.
Important: HowtoChose.com is an independent guide site. We are not affiliated with Kiloo, SYBO Games, or any game developer. Clicking game download links takes you to official stores or third-party sites governed by their own privacy policies.
4. Data Security
We implement standard security measures to protect the limited data we collect:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all website traffic
- Secure hosting with reputable cloud providers
- Regular software updates and security patches
- Limited staff access to any collected contact data
Contact form data is stored securely and deleted after we respond to your inquiry (within 90 days maximum).
5. Your Rights & Choices
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data by emailing us.
- Opt-out of emails: Use the unsubscribe link in any email from us.
- Cookie management: See our Cookie Policy and manage preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
To exercise any rights, contact us at privacy@howtochose.com. We respond within 30 days.
6. Cookies
We use cookies for analytics and advertising. See our full Cookie Policy for details. Essential cookies cannot be disabled; analytics and advertising cookies can be managed through your browser or our cookie consent banner.
7. Children's Privacy
HowtoChose.com is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us immediately at privacy@howtochose.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects when changes were last made. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.