Privacy Policy for gib.gg

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how gib.gg (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website, APIs, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: email address, username, authentication data.
Uploaded Content: WAD files, metadata, descriptions, images, and any other materials you upload.
Communications: support requests, feedback, or messages you send to us.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device info, pages visited, timestamps.
Cookies & Local Storage: used for authentication, session continuity, and preferences.
Usage Data: interactions with the Service, upload behavior, search activity, and error diagnostics.

2.3 Third-Party Data

If you authenticate through a third-party identity provider (e.g., OAuth services), we may receive your email and profile identifiers from that provider.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Service operation: authentication, account management, file hosting, and content delivery.
Security & Abuse Prevention: detecting fraud, spam, or malicious uploads.
Performance & Reliability: debugging, monitoring, analytics, and improving system performance.
Feature Development: improving search, metadata, curation, and community tools.
Legal Compliance: responding to valid requests, DMCA notices, and preventing illegal activity.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

Service Providers: hosting, object storage (e.g., S3-compatible storage), analytics, and email providers.
Legal Authorities: when required by law or subpoena, or to protect the Service from abuse.
Other Users: when you publish a WAD or profile publicly, associated metadata becomes publicly visible.

We do not share personal data with advertisers or data brokers.

5. Data Storage & Security

Data is stored on industry-standard cloud infrastructure.
Access to personal data is restricted to essential operations.
Encryption is used for data in transit and at rest where supported by infrastructure.

No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your data.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access your account data
Correct or update information
Delete your account
Request a copy of your data (where technically feasible)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: admin@gib.gg

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and local storage primarily for:

Session authentication
User preferences
Preventing abuse
Basic performance analytics

We do not use cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising cookies.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. International Users

If you access the Service from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

Email: admin@gib.gg Website: https://gib.gg