Privacy Policy

At PlayReq (accessible at https://playreq.online), operated by PlayReq Hardware Labs ("we", "us", or "our"), the privacy of our visitors is one of our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by PlayReq and how we utilize it in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google AdSense programme policies.

1. Information We Collect

PlayReq is primarily an interactive hardware benchmark and system requirements diagnostic platform. Most tools on our site do not require user account registration. The information collected includes:

• Diagnostics Input Data: Component selections (CPU, GPU, RAM, OS, Storage) made within the Rig Checker tool to generate real-time framerate estimates. These selections are stored strictly locally in your browser's local storage and are not transmitted to or stored on external database servers.
• Log Files: Standard web server log entries including internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks. These are used strictly to analyze aggregate trends, administer the website, and prevent automated abuse. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
• Voluntary Correspondence: Information you provide when submitting inquiries through our contact form or via email (name, email address, and message contents).

2. Cookies, Web Beacons & Advertising Partners

Like most professional websites, PlayReq uses "cookies". Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store preferences and optimize user experience.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet:

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized or contextual advertisements to our visitors based on their visit to PlayReq and other sites across the World Wide Web.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or AboutAds.info.
• You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at Network Advertising Initiative.

3. Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookies

Google is an advertising partner on our site. Google uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to playreq.online and other sites on the internet.

To learn more about how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services, please consult Google's official privacy documentation: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

4. GDPR Data Protection Rights (European Union)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation, visitors are entitled to the following rights:

• Right of access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing.
• Right to data portability: You have the right to request data transfer to another organization.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. Please contact our data privacy officer at support@playreq.online.

5. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California consumers have the right to:

• Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.
• Request deletion of personal data collected.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data. PlayReq does not sell personal consumer data to any data brokers.

6. Children's Information (COPPA Compliance)

PlayReq is designed for general audiences interested in PC hardware and gaming. We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child provided this kind of information on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information from our records.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please do not hesitate to reach us directly:

Email: support@playreq.online
Website: https://playreq.online
Organization: PlayReq Hardware Labs