Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026 | Applies to: pureretrolegends.com

1. Who We Are

PureRetroLegends operates the website at pureretrolegends.com. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this site. For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at: privacy@pureretrolegends.com

PureRetroLegends is an independent editorial fan site about classic arcade games. We do not provide any form of gaming services or accept any form of payment from visitors.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to operate this website:

Server logs: Standard server access logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps) are retained for up to 30 days for security and performance monitoring, then automatically deleted.
Cloudflare analytics: Aggregated, privacy-preserving analytics data provided by Cloudflare. This data is not linked to individual users.
Contact and suggestion form submissions: Name, email address (if provided), and message content. Retained for up to 90 days, then deleted.
Newsletter subscriptions: Email address only, retained until you unsubscribe.

We do not collect: account credentials, payment information, tracking pixels, behavioural analytics, or any special category data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR Article 6, we process data on the following legal bases:

Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Security logging and performance monitoring to maintain a safe and functional website.
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies, where applicable.
Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): Processing contact form submissions to respond to your enquiry.

4. Cookies

We use only strictly necessary cookies required for security and performance. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details of all cookies used.

5. Third-Party Services

Cloudflare: This site is served through Cloudflare's content delivery network. Cloudflare processes visitor IP addresses for security, DDoS protection, and performance. Cloudflare's privacy policy is available at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.

Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to load typefaces. Your browser may send a request to Google's servers to download font files, which may include your IP address. Consider using a browser extension to block such requests if you prefer. Alternatively, the fonts may be served locally in future updates.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. Data may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

With our hosting and infrastructure providers (Cloudflare) solely for service operation.
If required by law, court order, or regulatory authority in England and Wales.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data.
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@pureretrolegends.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

This website contains editorial content suitable for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal data to us, please contact privacy@pureretrolegends.com and we will delete that data promptly.

9. Data Security

This website is served exclusively over HTTPS using TLS 1.2 or higher, encrypting all data in transit between your browser and our servers. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

10. Data Retention

Data Category	Retention Period
Server access logs	30 days, then automatically deleted
Contact / suggestion form submissions	90 days, then deleted
Newsletter email addresses	Until unsubscription
Cloudflare analytics (aggregated)	Per Cloudflare's retention policy

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of this website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.