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'''Last updated: 31 October 2026'''

= Privacy Policy =

Aftermarket Games is an independent, community-maintained website dedicated to documenting new games developed for classic gaming systems.

We respect the privacy of our visitors and contributors. This policy explains what information may be collected when you use the website, how it is used and how you can contact us about privacy matters.

== Information we collect ==

=== Registered accounts ===

When you register an account, MediaWiki collects information including your chosen username and email address.

Your email address is used for account verification, password recovery and other account-related communications.

Your username is generally visible publicly when you contribute to the website. Your email address is not ordinarily displayed publicly.

=== Contributions and activity ===

Information you submit to Aftermarket Games may become publicly available, including:

* Game submissions and edits.
* Developer and publisher information.
* Uploaded images and accompanying descriptions.
* Community ratings and reviews.
* Public revision histories and contribution records.

Contributions may remain in page histories even after pages are subsequently edited or removed.

Please avoid including personal information you do not wish to make public.

=== Technical information ===

Like most websites, Aftermarket Games may collect technical information necessary for operation, security and troubleshooting.

This may include IP addresses, browser information, access times, requested pages and server error information.

Some information may be retained in server logs or security records.

== Cookies ==

Aftermarket Games uses cookies to support MediaWiki functionality, including login sessions, account preferences and site operation.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly.

You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain features, including signing in.

== How information is used ==

Information collected through Aftermarket Games may be used to:

* Create and manage user accounts.
* Verify email addresses and support password recovery.
* Publish and maintain community contributions.
* Review submissions and prevent spam or vandalism.
* Investigate technical problems and protect website security.
* Respond to enquiries and requests concerning website content.

We do not sell personal information to advertisers.

== External services ==

Aftermarket Games uses third-party services to support its operation.

=== Cloudflare Turnstile ===

Cloudflare Turnstile is used to help protect account registration and other supported forms against automated abuse.

Cloudflare may process technical information when performing verification. Its handling of that information is governed by its own privacy documentation.

=== SMTP2GO ===

SMTP2GO provides transactional email delivery for account verification and other system-generated emails.

Information necessary to deliver these messages, such as recipient email addresses, may be processed by SMTP2GO.

=== Hosting and backups ===

Aftermarket Games operates on hosted server infrastructure and maintains encrypted backups for data protection and recovery.

Information stored by the website may also be included in these backups.

Some service providers may process or store information outside Australia.

== External links ==

The catalogue includes links to developer websites, publishers, storefronts, GitHub repositories and other external resources.

These websites operate independently of Aftermarket Games and may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.

We encourage visitors to review the policies of external services when appropriate.

== Data retention ==

Information is retained where necessary for website operation, security, moderation, historical records and backup recovery.

Public contributions and revision histories may remain available for the lifetime of the website.

Technical records, account information and backups may be retained for different periods according to operational requirements.

We do not guarantee immediate or complete deletion of information contained in historical revisions or backups.

== Access, correction and privacy requests ==

You can contact us if you have questions about personal information associated with your account or contributions.

Requests may include correcting inaccurate information, obtaining information about data held by the website or requesting removal of personal information.

We will consider requests in accordance with applicable law and the technical requirements of operating a community-maintained wiki.

Not all information can necessarily be removed, particularly where it forms part of public revision histories, security records or backups.

== Children's privacy ==

Aftermarket Games is intended as a general-interest gaming information resource and is not specifically directed at children.

If you believe personal information relating to a child has been published inappropriately, please contact us.

== Changes to this policy ==

This Privacy Policy may be updated as Aftermarket Games develops or introduces additional features and services.

Significant changes will be reflected on this page, together with an updated revision date.

== Contact ==

For privacy enquiries, requests or concerns, please visit our [[Aftermarket_Games:Contact|Contact page]].

Aftermarket Games can be contacted at:

[mailto:admin@aftermarketgames.com admin@aftermarketgames.com]