Welcome to searchloads. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, username, email address, and password (stored encrypted).
- Usage Data: We automatically collect data such as the games you play, your play history, likes, comments, and interactions on the site.
- Technical Data: Browser type, operating system, IP address, referring URLs, and pages visited — collected via server logs and analytics tools.
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to remember your preferences and session state.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our gaming services
- Personalize your experience (saved games, play history, recommendations)
- Respond to your comments and support requests
- Send important service notifications (e.g., email verification)
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the platform
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
- Display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your interests and prior visits to this or other websites.
For more information on how Google uses data, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Preference cookies: Remember your theme and display settings
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Hosting, email delivery, and analytics partners who assist in operating our site
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users
- Advertising partners: Google AdSense and similar networks (see Section 3)
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Game play logs and comments may be retained in anonymized form for analytics purposes.
7. Children's Privacy
Our site 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 provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted password storage (bcrypt), HTTPS transmission, and session security. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@searchloads.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
