THE SHORT VERSION
This Privacy Policy explains how Sharx Games ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit sharxgames.com or play our games. By using our site, you agree to this policy.
ABOUT US
Sharx Games is an independent game studio based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, founded by Mohit V Shinde. We build mobile and PC games.
- Website: www.sharxgames.com
- Email: jrtynshinde@gmail.com
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
WHAT WE COLLECT
We collect information in two ways — information you give us directly, and information collected automatically.
Information you provide:
- Name and email address when you submit our contact form
- Any message or inquiry you send us
- Email address if you subscribe to launch notifications
Information collected automatically:
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- IP address and approximate location
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Referring website or search terms
COOKIES & GOOGLE ADS
We use cookies to improve your experience and to serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out via aboutads.info.
We also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site, which helps us improve the experience for everyone.
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function
- Analytics cookies — help us understand site usage
- Advertising cookies — served by Google AdSense
HOW WE USE IT
- To respond to your contact form messages and inquiries
- To notify you about game launches if you opted in
- To serve relevant advertising via Google AdSense
- To analyse site traffic and improve our content
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for their marketing purposes.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google AdSense — advertising · Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics — site analytics · Privacy Policy
- Netlify — website hosting · Privacy Policy
- NewsData.io — news feed content · Privacy Policy
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ads Settings
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email us at jrtynshinde@gmail.com and we will respond within 30 days.
HOW WE PROTECT IT
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our site is hosted on Netlify, which provides industry-standard security.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we take it seriously.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
POLICY UPDATES
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us: