Privacy Policy
The Benelux Game Initiative uses this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our commitment to privacy to our users of this website. This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the Benelux Game Initiative (BGIn) uses, maintains and discloses information collected from its customers and users of its website.

Privacy
BGIn is committed to developing long-lasting relationships based on trust. In furtherance of this goal, BGIn will do everything in its power to ensure that your right to privacy is maintained and protected. This website is not directed at children less than 13 years of age.

Information We Collect
BGIn may request or collect personal information from online users in a variety of ways, including through online forms for our free services, and other instances where users are invited to volunteer such information.
The data we collect is information that identifies you personally, such as:
Your name
E-mail address
All other information you provide us voluntary in your profile, share with others in the forums or while using other site features.

BGIn may also collect information about how users access the website using a tracking ID unique to each user through the use of cookies.

What are Cookies?
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's computer tied to information about the user. We may use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. For session ID cookies, once you close your browser or log out, the cookie terminates and is erased. A persistent cookie is a small text file stored on your computer’s hard drive for an extended period of time. Your browser’s help file contains information and instructions for removing persistent cookies. Session ID cookies may be used by BGIn to track user preferences while the user is visiting the website. They also help to minimize load times and save on server processing. Persistent cookies may be used by BGIn to store whether, for example, you want your password remembered or not, and other information. Cookies used on the BGIn website do not contain personally identifiable information.

Log Files
Like most standard websites, we use log files. This information may include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. However, none of the information stored in our log files, including but not limited to IP addresses, is linked to personally identifiable information.

How we use this information
BGIn may use the personally identifiable information collected by BGIn to contact users regarding services offered by BGIn and, to the extent the user has agreed to it, by its trusted affiliates. We may also use this information for research purposes regarding the effectiveness of our website services, advertising and donation efforts. BGIn will not in any way share your direct personal information with a third party either for free or by selling it, unless you specifically authorize such disclosures.

Disclosure of Information
BGIn may also disclose aggregate, anonymous data based on information collected from users to the public. In such cases, only statistical information will be disclosed and personally identifiable data will be kept strictly confidential. In case BGIn is sold, the information collected from users may be transferred to the new owners.

Newsletters
Our users will occasionally receive newsletters or e-mails with information on latest development news, services, or special offers. Out of respect for the privacy of our users, BGIn gives them the opportunity to opt-out from receiving these types of communications.

Service Announcements
On rare occasions, it is necessary to send out a strictly service-related announcement, if, for instance, our service is temporarily suspended for maintenance. Generally, users may not opt-out of these communications, though they can deactivate their account This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it However, these communications are not promotional in nature.

Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve your privacy, we may need to disclose personal information when required by law, if we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary and required to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on BGIn.
The BGIn website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that BGIn is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. The BGIn Privacy Policy as described herein applies solely to information collected by BGIn.

Maintenance of Information
The information provided to BGIn is saved indefinitely and may be stored on one or more databases directly or indirectly maintained by BGIn. BGIn employs industry-standard security measures to protect the confidentiality of the information. While we cannot guarantee that loss, misuse or alteration of data will not occur; we make every effort to prevent such occurrences. Any other particularly sensitive information, such as passwords, is encrypted prior to transmission by you to BGIn.

Your Responsibility
You are responsible for the security of your usernames and passwords. Make sure you keep them in a safe place and do not share them with others. Always remember to log out after your session ends to ensure that others cannot access your private personal information. You should take this precaution even if you are not using a public computer, such as at a library or internet cafe, but even when using your private computer in your home.

Questions
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