Last Updated: June 25, 2025
Community Name: PacePals.gg
Website: www.pacepals.gg
We value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and participate in our community.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and usage information in two main ways:
a. Information You Provide Directly
Through forms, registration, or user activity (especially via the PeepSo plugin), we may collect:
- Name or username
- Email address
- Profile information (avatar, bio, location, etc.)
- Forum posts, comments, or messages
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we and third parties may collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on the site
- Referral sources and interactions
2. Use of Google Ads
We display ads via Google AdSense. Google may collect and process your personal data, including:
- IP address
- Cookie identifiers
- Interest-based data (based on your web browsing behavior)
Google uses this data for personalized ads, unless you opt out.
To learn more or control ad personalization, visit:
🔗 https://www.google.com/settings/ads
We comply with Google’s EU User Consent Policy and will prompt for cookie consent where required.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
When you visit PacePals.gg, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized ads.
a. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and gather analytical data.
b. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for the basic operation of the site (e.g. login, security).
- Preference Cookies – Store your preferences (e.g. language, layout).
- Statistics/Analytics Cookies – Collect anonymous usage data to help us understand how the site is used.
- Marketing Cookies – Used to show personalized ads through services like Google AdSense.
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, including Google and PeepSo.
c. Cookie Consent
In compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we request your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your cookie preferences
- Learn more about how we use cookies
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting your preferences (via the “Cookie Settings” link in the site footer).
d. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View which cookies are stored
- Block cookies altogether
- Delete existing cookies
Note: Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the site, especially login and community features.
e. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party services to set cookies on your device, including:
- Google AdSense – For delivering personalized advertising. Learn more and manage your ad settings here:
🔗 https://www.google.com/settings/ads - Google Analytics – For anonymous usage analytics.
- PeepSo – For community and social features.
Each third party may process your personal data according to their own privacy policies.
4. Use of Your Data
We use collected data to:
- Operate and improve the community platform
- Display and personalize ads
- Moderate user content and maintain safety
- Communicate with you regarding your account or submissions
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
5. Third-Party Services
We share data only with trusted third-party providers to run our services, including:
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Google Analytics (usage tracking)
- PeepSo (community features within WordPress)
- Web hosting and security services
Each third-party service is bound by its own privacy practices. You can review Google’s Privacy Policy here:
🔗 https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Opt out of personalized advertising
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: contact@pacepals.gg
If you’re in the EU, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If you’re in California, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Password hashing
- Role-based access control
However, no online service is completely secure. Use discretion when posting public content.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have, please contact us for removal.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify users via the website or email where possible. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, reach out to:
📧 contact@pacepals.gg
🌐 www.pacepals.gg
