Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 2, 2025
Thank you for visiting SDL Games Dev 101. Your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website: https://sdlgamesdev101.com.
1. Who We Are
Our website is operated by SDL Games Dev 101. We focus on technical articles, game development, and software engineering resources.
2. What Data We Collect
Comments
When you leave a comment on the site, we collect:
- The data you enter in the comment form
- Your IP address
- Your browser user agent string (to help detect spam)
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile image. Gravatar Privacy Policy
Media
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract such data.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your name/email when you leave comments (if you choose)
- Support login sessions and post editing (if enabled)
- Support Google Analytics and advertising personalization
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
Analytics & Advertising
We use Google Analytics to understand website usage and CJ Affiliate to display affiliate content or advertising.
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to track your browsing behavior on this and other websites.
You may opt-out of personalized ads using:
https://www.aboutads.info/choices/
3. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, tweets, articles) from other websites. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction as if you were visiting their website directly.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade your personal information. Data may be shared only in the following cases:
- Spam prevention (e.g., Akismet or other detection systems)
- Required by law enforcement or court order
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely
- No user accounts are currently supported (thus no profile data stored)
- Contact forms and emails are retained only as long as needed to respond
6. Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing or request restriction
- File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
📧 evionmzs@gmail.com
7. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact:
SDL Games Dev 101
Email: evionmzs@gmail.com
Website: https://sdlgamesdev101.com