Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

Arcade Mood Match ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website moodarcadeguide.pro. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information in connection with our informational gaming hub and related services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our site, regardless of how you access it. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our site.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Diagnostic and Preference Data

When you use our mood-matching diagnostic tool, we collect your responses to questions about your current mood, skill level, and gaming preferences. This information is used to provide personalized game recommendations and is not stored permanently unless you voluntarily create an account or submit a contact form.

Contact Information

If you contact us via email or submit an inquiry form, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill your request.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referral source
• Device type and screen resolution

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site, improve user experience, and detect technical issues.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for site functionality, such as remembering your diagnostic session state or language preference.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand site usage patterns and visitor behavior through analytics tools. These cookies do not identify you personally.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices to personalize your experience on future visits.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing personalized game recommendations based on your mood and skill level
• Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests
• Analyzing site usage and improving user experience
• Detecting and preventing fraud or technical issues
• Complying with legal obligations
• Sending occasional updates about new game recommendations or site features (only with your consent)

We do not use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, and we never sell your personal data to third parties.

Data Sharing and Processors

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our site and providing services, such as:

• Web hosting providers
• Analytics service providers
• Email service providers (for responding to inquiries)

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Diagnostic session data: Retained temporarily during your session and deleted upon logout unless you save preferences.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months to respond to inquiries and maintain communication records.
• Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months in aggregated, non-identifying form.
• Cookies: Retained according to their type; essential cookies persist for session duration, while preference cookies may persist for up to 12 months.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us, subject to legal retention requirements.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

For Residents of Sweden and the European Union

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (the "right to be forgotten"), subject to certain exceptions.
• Restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Data portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
• Lodge a complaint: File a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority (Datainspektionen) if you believe your rights have been violated.

Cookie and Tracking Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure server infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, including game studios, community platforms, and external resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your information.

International Data Transfers

Arcade Mood Match is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. If you access our site from outside Sweden or the European Union, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Sweden or other countries. By using our site, you consent to such transfers. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our site and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.