Privacy Policy
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1. Data Collection
What We Collect
When you use our GTA 6 launch date prediction tracker, we collect the following information:
- Your prediction date: The date you believe GTA 6 will launch
- Cookie ID: A unique identifier stored in your browser to track your prediction
- Hashed IP address: Your IP address is encrypted (hashed) before storage for spam prevention
- User agent: Your browser type and version
- Timestamps: When you submitted and last updated your prediction
How We Collect It
We collect this data through:
- Direct submission: When you enter a prediction date in our form
- Browser cookies: A cookie is created to remember your prediction
- Server logs: Your IP address and user agent are recorded automatically
Why We Collect It
We collect this data to:
- Provide our core service: Calculate and display community prediction statistics
- Prevent spam: Stop people from submitting unlimited predictions
- Track your prediction: Let you update your prediction later
- Understand traffic patterns: Analyze how people use the site (only if you accept analytics cookies)
2. Data Usage
We use your data for the following purposes:
Calculate Community Median
Your prediction is included in the weighted median calculation that shows the community's collective prediction. This is the primary purpose of our service.
Track Your Predictions
We use your cookie ID to remember your prediction, allowing you to see your previous prediction and update it if you change your mind.
Prevent Spam and Abuse
We hash your IP address (encrypt it in a way that can't be reversed) to prevent people from submitting unlimited predictions and skewing the results. Your actual IP address is never stored.
Understand Traffic Patterns
If you accept analytics cookies, we use tools like Google Analytics to understand how people find and use our site. This helps us improve the experience. You can opt out of analytics at any time.
3. Data Storage
Where We Store Your Data
Your prediction data is stored in a Cloudflare D1 database, which operates in data centers primarily in the United States and European Union regions.
Security Measures
We protect your data with the following security measures:
- Encrypted connections: All data is transmitted over HTTPS
- IP hashing: Your IP address is hashed using SHA-256 with a salt before storage
- No plaintext IPs: We never store your IP address in its original form
- Cloudflare security: Our infrastructure benefits from Cloudflare's enterprise-grade security protections
4. Data Sharing
Third-Party Services
We share data with the following third-party services only to operate our service:
- Cloudflare: Our hosting and infrastructure provider processes all data as part of delivering the service
- Google (optional): If you accept analytics cookies, we may use Google Analytics for analytics
Legal Requirements
We may share your data if required by law, such as in response to a valid court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
Right to Access
You can view your prediction at any time by returning to our site. Your cookie ID allows us to retrieve and display your prediction automatically.
Right to Rectification
You can update your prediction at any time by submitting a new date. Our system will automatically update your existing prediction.
Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten")
You can request deletion of your prediction at any time by contacting us. We will process your request within 30 days.
Right to Object
You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time by clicking "Functional Only" in the cookie consent banner.
7. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
We will respond to all privacy inquiries and requests within 30 days of receiving your request.