Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 15, 2026
Gerk Games ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website gerkgame.com (the "Service"). This page explains our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you contact us via email at [email protected], we receive the email address you send from and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not share it with third parties.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure (Cloudflare) automatically collects standard server log information including your IP address, browser type, referring page, and time of visit. This data is used for security purposes and aggregated performance monitoring. We do not use this data to identify individual users.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Gerk Games itself does not set any tracking cookies. However, third-party services integrated into our site may use cookies:
- Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Cloudflare: Our hosting provider may set a security cookie (__cf_bm) for bot detection and DDoS protection. This cookie is strictly necessary and does not track you across sites.
2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Service. Key points about this:
- DART Cookie: Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
- Interest-Based Advertising: You may opt out of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
- Third-Party Ad Networks: Google AdSense may work with additional third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable information about your activities to provide targeted advertising.
- Opting Out: You can opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3. Embedded Games
All games on Gerk Games are original creations hosted directly on our domain. Games do not embed third-party content, do not make external network requests during gameplay, and do not collect any personal data.
4. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your contact inquiries
- To maintain the security and stability of our Service
- To analyze aggregate usage patterns and improve our games
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Cloudflare (hosting and security) and Google (advertising through AdSense) may process data as part of their service delivery.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
6. Data Security
We implement HTTPS encryption for all data transmission between your browser and our servers. Our domain uses SSL/TLS certificates provisioned through Cloudflare. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.
8. Your Data Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by applicable law.
9. GDPR Compliance (EEA/UK Users)
For users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, our legal basis for processing personal data includes consent (for advertising cookies), legitimate interest (for security and service operation), and compliance with legal obligations. You may contact us to exercise your GDPR rights at any time.
10. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of personal information, opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data), and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To make a CCPA request, email [email protected].
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at [email protected].