Last updated: August 2026
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters.
This Privacy Policy explains what information CRIMENET collects, how it is used, and what rights you have when visiting our website.
By using CRIMENET, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
CRIMENET is an independent online gaming publication covering crime, heist, villain, and horror video games.
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at:
Email: crimenetgazette@gmail.com
What Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect the following information.
Information You Provide
If you choose to contact us, subscribe to future services, or otherwise communicate with CRIMENET, you may provide information such as:
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Your name
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Email address
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Any information included in your message
We only collect information you voluntarily provide.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, CRIMENET automatically collects certain technical information, including:
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IP address (where available)
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Browser type
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Device type
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Operating system
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Referring websites
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General geographic region (not precise location)
This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve the overall experience.
Cookies
CRIMENET uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies may be used to:
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Remember your preferences
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Measure website traffic
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Improve website performance
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Support advertising services
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Provide analytics
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Depending on your location, you may also be asked to provide cookie consent before certain cookies are placed on your device.
More information can be found in our Cookie Policy.
Analytics
CRIMENET uses analytics services to understand how visitors use the website.
Analytics may collect anonymous or pseudonymous information such as:
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Pages visited
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Session duration
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Device information
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Browser information
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General location
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Referral sources
This data helps improve our content and user experience.
We do not use analytics to identify individual visitors.
Advertising
CRIMENET may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense.
Advertising providers may use cookies and similar technologies to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising performance.
These providers may collect information about your interaction with advertisements in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Where required by law, consent will be requested before personalized advertising cookies are used.
Google Advertising Cookies
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve advertisements based on a visitor’s previous visits to CRIMENET or other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve advertisements based on visits to CRIMENET and other websites on the internet.
Visitors can opt out of personalised advertising through Google’s Ads Settings. Visitors may also manage or withdraw cookie consent through CRIMENET’s cookie settings where available.
Affiliate Links
Some articles may contain affiliate links.
If you purchase a product through one of these links, CRIMENET may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners do not receive your personal information from CRIMENET.
For more information, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
How We Use Information
Information collected through CRIMENET may be used to:
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Operate the website
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Improve our articles and services
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Respond to enquiries
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Monitor website performance
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Detect abuse or security issues
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Data Sharing
CRIMENET does not sell personal information.
Information may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers that help operate the website, such as:
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Website hosting providers
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Analytics providers
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Advertising partners
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Security providers
These services process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to help protect the information under our control.
However, no website or internet transmission can ever be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion of personal information
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Restrict or object to certain processing
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
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Request a copy of your personal information where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.
Third-Party Websites
CRIMENET may link to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Children's Privacy
CRIMENET is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, legal requirements, or our services.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the revision date shown at the top.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: