Last updated: April 28, 2026
1. Data controller
The data controller is Marco Finelli, responsible for the Retro-Gamers.it editorial project.
For any privacy-related request, you can write to: guybrush@retro-gamers.it.
2. What data we process
When browsing Retro-Gamers.it, technical and browsing data may be processed, such as IP address, browser information, device used, pages visited, date and time of access, and technical data required for the website to function.
The website currently does not provide contact forms, newsletters, user accounts or restricted areas. Therefore, personal data is not collected directly through forms filled in by users.
3. Purposes of processing
Data may be processed for the following purposes:
- to allow the correct technical operation of the website;
- to ensure security, maintenance and prevention of abuse;
- to measure visits and understand how content is used;
- to display embedded content from external platforms, such as YouTube;
- to manage external links and affiliate links to third-party platforms.
4. Legal basis
Technical processing required for the operation of the website is based on the legitimate interest of the controller in keeping the website secure, accessible and functional.
Processing related to non-essential analytics tools and third-party content, such as Google Analytics or embedded YouTube videos, is carried out only after the user’s consent, when required by applicable law.
5. Hosting and infrastructure services
Retro-Gamers.it is hosted through Vercel. Vercel may process technical data required for the delivery, security and operation of the website.
The website may use Vercel Web Analytics to obtain aggregate visit statistics. According to Vercel’s documentation, Web Analytics does not use third-party cookies and identifies visits through a hash generated from the request, with sessions discarded after 24 hours.
6. Google Analytics
Retro-Gamers.it may use Google Analytics to collect statistics on website usage. Google Analytics may involve the processing of browsing data and the use of cookies or similar technologies.
Google Analytics is loaded only after the user has consented to the “Analytics” category through the consent management system available on the website.
7. Embedded YouTube content
Some articles may include videos embedded from YouTube. Viewing such content may involve the transfer of data to Google/YouTube and the use of cookies or similar technologies by third parties.
When possible, Retro-Gamers.it uses more privacy-conscious embedding modes, such as the youtube-nocookie.com domain. In any case, embedded videos are loaded only after the user has consented to third-party content.
8. Amazon, eBay and other affiliate links
Some articles may contain affiliate links to Amazon, eBay or other external websites. If the user makes a purchase through these links, Retro-Gamers.it may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to the user.
By clicking an affiliate link, the user leaves Retro-Gamers.it and accesses a third-party website. From that moment, the processing of personal data is governed by the privacy policy and cookie policy of the destination website.
9. Social networks and external links
The website contains links to Retro-Gamers.it social profiles, such as Facebook, Instagram and X. These links lead to external platforms, which process data according to their own policies.
10. Data retention
Technical and browsing data is retained for the time necessary for the purposes for which it is collected, including security, maintenance, aggregate statistics and technical or legal obligations.
Cookie consent preferences may be stored in the user’s browser to avoid showing the banner repeatedly.
11. User rights
Within the limits provided by Regulation EU 2016/679, the user may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection to processing and portability of personal data.
To exercise these rights, you can write to: guybrush@retro-gamers.it.
The user also has the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority.
12. Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated over time, including as a result of technical, legal or editorial changes to the website.