Privacy Policy

About GameFirms

We are a premier B2B rating and review platform dedicated to empowering clients in the gaming industry to discover top-tier game development services. GameFirms bridges the gap between innovative game studios and ambitious projects by offering meticulously curated directories of game development companies, authentic client testimonials, in-depth company profiles, and comprehensive insights into portfolios, technologies, and expertise. Our mission is to ensure seamless matches that bring extraordinary gaming experiences to life, fostering creativity and excellence in the global game development ecosystem.

How GameFirms Collects Data and Uses It

Information Submitted by You

We gather information when you engage in our research processes or utilize our services tailored to your gaming project needs.

• By creating an account, you provide us with details such as your name, email address, and optionally via your LinkedIn account. For premium features like enhanced visibility or analytics, you may need to submit payment information, including banking details or credit card. To enrich your profile, feel free to include additional elements like your location, gaming industry focus (e.g., mobile, PC, VR/AR), bio, professional photo, and contact number. If you spot a duplicate account in your name, reach out immediately for swift removal.
• We seamlessly pull basic details like your first and last name, and email from your LinkedIn profile upon signup. This data is securely stored in our records and kept private from public view.
• When submitting reviews, opt for anonymity or link it to your profile for credibility. The latter reveals your name, business or studio name, project specifics (e.g., game genre, platform, challenges overcome), and photo alongside your feedback, inspiring the community.
• To elevate quality, reviews and submissions may undergo minor rephrasing or edits for clarity, grammatical polish, and enhanced readability—always preserving your original intent.
• Survey participants enjoy full anonymity; we aggregate responses showcasing trends with neutral descriptors like roles (e.g., game designer, producer), studio sizes, genres, and regions, without identifying individuals.
• For our 'personalized game dev shortlist' requests, accuracy is key—provide precise details on your project's scope, budget, timeline, tech stack, and team size. This enables us to recommend perfectly aligned game development partners. Rest assured, your email, phone, and supplementary details remain confidential and are not shared with vendors.

Information From Third Parties

GameFirms may collect, store, and utilize your user ID associated with social media accounts used for signup. By signing in, you authorize our handling of this data per our privacy policy, encompassing public profile elements, shared data from the platform, and login-specific details. Review your social media's privacy settings and resources for insights into data sharing practices.

Automatically Collected Information

Leveraging advanced analytics, GameFirms and select partners capture insights about your interactions, devices, and preferences through cookies, server logs, beacons, and JavaScript— all to refine your experience in discovering game dev talent.
We also derive location insights, from broad indicators (e.g., IP-derived city) to precise ones (e.g., GPS on mobile apps), to deliver geo-relevant recommendations, such as local studios or region-specific trends in mobile gaming.

How GameFirms Uses Information

We process your data with transparency and respect, grounded in robust legal foundations:

• Consent: Engaging with our newsletters or promotional content signifies your approval for processing personal data. Withdraw anytime via unsubscribe—processing halts immediately upon request. Consent stands as our primary basis for such activities.
• Contract Fulfillment: We handle data essential to delivering on agreements, from free trials of premium listings to full subscriptions for featured profiles, ensuring your game dev showcase reaches the right audiences.
• Legitimate Interests: Data processing supports our core operations—like curating relevant matches or analyzing trends in game genres—balanced against your privacy rights, with opt-outs always available.
• Legal Obligations: Compliance drives processing for regulatory needs, including fraud prevention, dispute resolution in review authenticity, and adherence to data protection laws.

Sharing Your Information

Your trust is paramount; we share data judiciously:

• Service Provider: Trusted partners (e.g., cloud hosts, analytics tools) access data solely to enable platform functionality, bound by strict confidentiality.
• Business Transfers: In mergers or acquisitions, data may transfer to ensure continuity— we'll notify you in advance.
• Legal Mandates: Disclosures occur only for lawful purposes, like subpoenas or protecting rights. No sales of personal data; aggregated insights may inform industry reports on game dev trends.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies enhance your journey—essential ones power logins, while analytics track engagement to spotlight trending studios. Manage preferences via browser settings; our policy details types and purposes for full control.

Data Retention and Security

We retain data only as needed for service delivery, legal holds, or dispute resolution—typically 5 years post-interaction, with secure deletion thereafter. Robust measures (encryption, access controls) safeguard against breaches; notify us promptly of concerns.

Your Rights and Choices

Empowerment is key: Access, correct, or erase your data; object to processing; or port it elsewhere. EU/UK users invoke GDPR rights via our contact. We'll respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

GameFirms is not for under-13s; we verify ages and delete underage data upon discovery. Parents, reach out for assistance.

International Data Transfers

Global operations mean secure transfers (e.g., to US servers) under adequacy decisions or standard clauses—your rights remain protected.

Changes to This Policy

Evolutions in gaming and tech may prompt updates; we'll post revisions here with notice for major shifts. Continued use implies acceptance.

Last Updated: September 18, 2025