Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how FreeTick ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://freetick.net/en/ (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically collected data:

IP address (anonymized for analytics)
Browser type, device type, operating system
Referring URL, pages visited, time spent
Approximate geographic location (country/region)

Information you provide voluntarily:

Messages submitted to the guestbook (nickname, optional message)
Claimed game markers saved in your browser's local storage (not sent to our servers)

2. How We Use Information

To display and maintain the Service
To monitor Service performance and detect abuse
To improve user experience based on aggregate usage patterns
To serve relevant advertisements (see Section 4)

3. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage for:

Essential functionality: remembering your language preference and "claimed" game markers
Analytics: aggregated visitor statistics (no personally identifiable information)
Third-party advertising: see Section 4

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.

4. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)

FreeTick may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Partner Sites policy.

5. Third-Party Services & Links

FreeTick aggregates publicly available data from sources including Epic Games Store, Steam, itch.io, GamerPower, and IsThereAnyDeal. When you click through to these stores, you leave our Service and become subject to their privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

6. Data Retention

We do not store personally identifiable user data on our servers beyond what is necessary for Service operation. Server access logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security purposes and then deleted.

7. Children's Privacy

FreeTick is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us for prompt removal.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Request access to data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion
Object to processing or request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.