Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

At upcoming.games, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

If you create an account, we collect information you provide, including:

• Email address
• Username and password
• Display name and profile information (optional)
• Watchlist and preferences

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain data about how you interact with our platform:

• Pages and features you visit
• Games you search for or view
• Time spent on pages
• Device type and browser information
• IP address and approximate location

Analytics & Cookies

We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our site. This includes:

• Google Analytics for usage patterns
• Session cookies to maintain your login
• Performance cookies to optimize our platform

Public Sentiment Data

Our buzz scores are generated from publicly available community conversations. We do not collect personal data from these sources—only aggregated sentiment analysis from forums, social media, and gaming communities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Personalize your experience and show relevant game recommendations
• Send you updates about games on your watchlist (if opted in)
• Improve our platform, features, and accuracy of buzz scores
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and secure your account

We will never sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your information for purposes beyond what is described in this policy without your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Services

Our platform uses the following third-party services:

• Supabase — Database and authentication services
• Google Analytics — Website analytics and usage tracking
• CloudFlare — CDN and DDoS protection
• Public APIs — Gaming news, release data, and community feeds

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them. We only share information with these services as necessary to provide our platform.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously. Your information is protected through:

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal data (only authorized staff)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the platform at your own risk.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update your account information at any time
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing emails
• Request a copy of your data in portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@upcoming.games.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days. Some anonymized data may be retained for analytics purposes, but this cannot be traced back to you.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with information, we will delete it immediately and notify the parent or guardian.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our site or sending you an email. Your continued use of upcoming.games constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: