This Privacy Policy explains how Next-Gen Gaming Blog may collect, receive, use and protect information when you visit nextgengamingblog.com or contact us, including information processed through website analytics and measurement, advertising and technical services.
NGB is owned and published by Chris Slate.
Information You Provide
NGB may receive information that you voluntarily provide through email or another direct communication.
This may include:
- your name;
- your email address;
- your organisation or professional role;
- the contents of your message;
- documents, screenshots or other attachments;
- information included in a correction request;
- advertising or partnership details;
- any other information you choose to send.
Please avoid sending unnecessary sensitive personal information.
NGB receives this information because the sender chooses to include it in a communication. The content and amount of information depend on the purpose of the inquiry.
Technical and Usage Information
Website hosting, security, analytics, advertising and related technical services may process information generated when a visitor accesses the website.
This information may include:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device and operating-system information;
- requested or viewed pages;
- timestamps;
- referral information;
- approximate location derived from technical data;
- content interactions;
- server-log information;
- cookie and consent settings;
- analytics identifiers where applicable;
- advertising identifiers where applicable;
- security and fraud-prevention signals.
Technical and usage information may be generated automatically as part of ordinary website delivery, analytics and measurement, security, advertising operation and troubleshooting.
How Information May Be Used
NGB may use information to:
- operate and secure the website;
- measure website traffic, page usage and audience activity;
- understand referral information and content performance;
- evaluate technical performance;
- respond to general inquiries;
- review corrections and feedback;
- evaluate editorial pitches and source recommendations;
- review advertising or partnership proposals;
- diagnose technical problems;
- prevent spam, fraud and abuse;
- deliver and measure advertisements;
- maintain necessary records;
- protect the website, readers and publication from misuse.
Information is used in relation to the purpose for which it was received or generated. An editorial message, correction request, analytics event and advertising interaction may therefore be handled differently because they serve different functions.
Editorial Communications
Information sent to the editorial address may be reviewed for possible coverage, source evaluation, interviews or corrections.
Sending information does not automatically create:
- a confidential relationship;
- a source agreement;
- an obligation to publish;
- an obligation to respond;
- an employment or contributor relationship.
Confidentiality should be discussed and agreed before sensitive information is shared.
Corrections and Feedback
Information submitted in a correction request may be used to:
- identify the relevant article;
- review the challenged statement;
- evaluate supporting evidence;
- contact the sender for clarification;
- document the editorial decision.
Providing supporting information does not guarantee that the requested correction or removal will be accepted.
Analytics and Measurement
NGB uses website analytics and measurement technologies to understand visits, page usage, audience activity, referral information, content performance and technical performance.
Analytics technologies may process information such as page views, browser and device information, IP address, timestamps, approximate location derived from technical data, referring pages or websites and interactions with website content.
Cookies or similar identifiers may be used for analytics and measurement where applicable and in accordance with available privacy and consent choices.
Advertising
NGB displays advertising through Google AdSense and related Google advertising services.
Advertising services may process information through cookies, identifiers or similar technologies for purposes including:
- advertisement delivery;
- contextual or personalised advertising where applicable;
- frequency control;
- campaign measurement;
- fraud and invalid-traffic prevention;
- security;
- consent and preference management.
The advertising shown to a visitor may depend on location, browser settings, device settings, consent choices and the advertising provider’s systems.
Programmatic Advertising
Some advertisements may be selected and delivered automatically.
The appearance of an advertisement does not necessarily mean that NGB:
- has a direct relationship with the advertiser;
- endorses the advertised product;
- has reviewed the advertiser’s privacy practices;
- controls all data processing performed by the advertising provider.
Questions about a specific advertisement should identify the page, advertiser and approximate time so the issue can be understood.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
NGB uses or may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- essential site operation;
- security and abuse prevention;
- remembering consent choices;
- limited preferences;
- website analytics and measurement;
- advertising delivery and measurement.
More information is available in the Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
NGB may use third-party services for website analytics and measurement, Google advertising, website hosting, security, content delivery, consent management and other technical functions.
Analytics and measurement providers may process technical and usage information to help NGB understand website traffic, page usage, audience activity and performance.
Google AdSense and related Google advertising technologies are used for advertising delivery and measurement.
Third-party services may process information under their own privacy, cookie and technical policies.
NGB does not control every technical decision made by an independent external provider.
External Links and Embedded Content
NGB may link to or embed content from external websites, game stores, video platforms, publishers, developers and social services.
External services may receive information when a visitor loads or interacts with their content.
NGB is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external services.
Sharing Information
NGB may share or allow service providers to process information when reasonably necessary to:
- operate the website;
- provide analytics and measurement;
- deliver advertising;
- maintain security;
- prevent fraud or abuse;
- manage communications;
- address valid operational or legal requirements.
NGB does not claim to sell reader email addresses or correction submissions to advertisers.
Data Retention
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably required for its original purpose, analytics and measurement, advertising, security, recordkeeping, dispute handling, technical operation or the protection of legitimate editorial interests.
Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information, purpose and service involved. Third-party providers may apply their own retention practices.
Security
NGB aims to take reasonable care with information under its control, but no website, email service, analytics platform, advertising service or electronic communication method can guarantee absolute security.
Readers and sources should avoid sending unnecessary passwords, identity documents, financial information or other sensitive data.
Your Choices
Depending on the available website, browser, device and provider controls, visitors may:
- manage cookie consent;
- delete stored cookies;
- block third-party cookies;
- manage certain analytics technologies where controls are available;
- limit advertising personalisation;
- use browser privacy settings;
- contact NGB with a reasonable question about information previously sent directly to us.
Children
NGB is a general gaming publication and is not designed as a service for collecting personal information from children.
Users should avoid sending unnecessary personal or sensitive information through email.
Changes to This Policy
NGB may update this policy when:
- website features change;
- analytics or measurement technologies materially change;
- advertising services change;
- technical providers change;
- cookie or consent practices change;
- operational or publishing practices change.
The current version will be published on this page.
Contact
Email:
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71–75 Shelton Street
London, England WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
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