Privacy Policy - GamesList Manager
Last Updated: June 26, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how GamesList Manager (also known as "Game Tracker") collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
2. Information We Collect
Data You Provide:
- Game library information (game names, platforms, release dates)
- Gaming session data (playtime, session notes, ratings)
- Personal ratings and reviews you create
- Manual session entries and feedback
Automatically Collected Data:
- Application usage statistics (locally stored)
- Gaming session timestamps and durations
- Application performance data (locally stored)
Data We DO NOT Collect:
- Personal identifying information (name, email, address)
- Passwords or login credentials
- Data from other applications or games
- Financial or payment information
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used to:
- Provide core application functionality (game tracking, statistics)
- Generate visualizations and reports of your gaming habits
- Save your preferences and application settings
- Improve application performance and features
4. Data Storage and Security
Local Storage:
- All your data is stored locally on your device
- No data is transmitted to remote servers by default
- You maintain full control over your data files
Data Security:
- Data files are stored in standard formats on your local system
- No encryption is applied to local data files
- You are responsible for backing up your data
5. Third-Party Services
Discord Rich Presence (Optional):
- If enabled, displays your current gaming activity on Discord
- Only sends activity status (game name, session duration)
- No personal data or game library details are shared
- You can disable this feature at any time
- Governed by Discord's own privacy policy
No Other Third-Party Services:
- We do not use analytics services
- We do not integrate with other social platforms
- We do not share data with advertisers or marketers
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights or the rights of others
- With your explicit consent
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access all data stored by the application
- Modify or delete any data within the application
- Export your data to standard formats
- Completely remove all data by uninstalling the application
- Disable Discord integration at any time
8. Data Retention
- Data is retained locally until you choose to delete it
- Uninstalling the application removes all associated data
- No data retention occurs on external servers
9. Children's Privacy
GamesList Manager is not specifically designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us.
10. International Users
GamesList Manager is designed for local use and does not transfer data internationally. All data remains on your local device.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Including change notifications in application updates
- Posting updates in the GitHub repository
12. Open Source Transparency
GamesList Manager is open-source software released under GPL-3.0 License. You can:
- Review the source code to verify our privacy practices
- Examine exactly what data is collected and how it's used
- Contribute to improvements in privacy and security
- Modify and distribute the software under GPL-3.0 terms
- Access the complete source code at: https://github.com/DrNefarius/GameTracker
13. GPL-3.0 License and Privacy
Under the GPL-3.0 License:
- You have the right to modify the software, including privacy-related features
- Any modifications must also be released under GPL-3.0
- You can audit the entire codebase to verify privacy practices
- The source code serves as the definitive documentation of data handling
- No proprietary or closed-source components affect your privacy
14. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
15. Discord Integration Details
When Discord Rich Presence is enabled:
- Data Sent: Current game name, session duration, application status
- Data NOT Sent: Game library, ratings, personal notes, session history
- Control: You can enable/disable this feature at any time
- Third-Party Policy: Discord's handling of this data is governed by Discord's Privacy Policy