Privacy Policy
& Cookie Notice

1. Introduction

Welcome to ThopGames.live ("ThopGames", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website. By using ThopGames.live you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

ThopGames is a free browser-game directory that lets visitors play curated online games without creating an account or downloading software. We do not sell goods or collect payment information.

2. Information We Collect

We do not require you to register or provide personal information to use the site. The following data may be processed automatically when you visit:

• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet) and screen resolution
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URL
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level, derived from IP)
• Interactions such as clicks, scrolls, and search queries

If you contact us by email, we will retain your email address and message content only to respond to your inquiry.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

ThopGames and third-party services integrated into the site use cookies, web beacons, and local storage. A cookie is a small text file stored on your browser. These technologies serve the following purposes:

• Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality (e.g. session state).
• Analytics cookies — used to measure traffic, popular pages, and performance.
• Advertising cookies — placed by advertising networks to serve relevant ads and limit ad frequency.
• Preference cookies — used to remember your choices (e.g. local storage for game state).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

ThopGames uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC. Through AdSense, Google may use cookies and similar technologies — including the DoubleClick cookie — to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.

How Google advertising works:

• Google's use of advertising cookies allows it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to ThopGames.live and/or other websites.
• The DoubleClick cookie (NID cookie) enables Google to serve interest-based advertisements.
• Google may combine data collected through AdSense cookies with data from your Google account if you are signed in.

Opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized ads from Google.
• Visit NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out from member ad networks.
• Visit DAA Opt-Out for Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out.
• Use your browser's cookie controls to block third-party cookies entirely.

For more information on how Google collects and uses data, see Google's Advertising Privacy & Terms.

5. Third-Party Services

ThopGames integrates third-party tools that may independently collect data subject to their own privacy policies. These include:

• Google Analytics — website traffic measurement. Privacy Policy — Opt-Out
• Google Tag Manager — tag and script management.
• Google AdSense — display advertising. Advertising Policies
• Microsoft Clarity — heatmaps and session recordings for UX improvement. Privacy Statement
• Embedded game sources — games displayed within iframes may be served from third-party domains with their own cookie and privacy practices.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party providers. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

6. How We Use Information

We use the data we process for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve ThopGames.live
• To measure site performance, page popularity, and user behaviour
• To display advertisements that help fund the free operation of the site
• To detect and prevent abuse, spam, and technical errors
• To respond to user support requests and DMCA notices
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own marketing purposes.

7. International Visitors & GDPR

ThopGames is accessible worldwide. If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the following applies under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal basis — we process analytics and advertising data on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating and improving the site, and on consent where required by law.
• Your rights — you have the right to access, rectify, erase, and restrict processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability and to object to processing.
• Data retention — we retain analytics data for up to 26 months. Email correspondence is retained only as long as needed to resolve your inquiry.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at thopgamesinfo@gmail.com.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
• The right to delete personal information we have collected (subject to exceptions).
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information. ThopGames does not sell personal information.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a California privacy request, contact us at thopgamesinfo@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

ThopGames.live is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our site, please contact us immediately at thopgamesinfo@gmail.com and we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

Our site contains links to external websites and embeds games hosted on third-party domains. When you follow a link or interact with embedded content, you are subject to the privacy policy of that third party. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of ThopGames after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns about this policy, please contact us:

• Email: thopgamesinfo@gmail.com
• Website: ThopGames Contact Page

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.