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 ensure 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 with the user’s consent, where required by applicable law.
5. Hosting and infrastructure services
Retro-Gamers.it is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may process technical data required for the distribution, security and operation of the website.
The website may use Vercel Web Analytics to obtain aggregate statistics about visits. 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 about 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 this content may involve the transfer of data to Google/YouTube and the use of cookies or similar technologies by third parties.
Where possible, Retro-Gamers.it uses more privacy-conscious embedding methods, 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 on, 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 privacy notices.
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 in order to avoid showing the banner repeatedly.
11. User rights
Within the limits provided by Regulation (EU) 2016/679, users may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection to processing and portability of their personal data.
To exercise these rights, users can write to: guybrush@retro-gamers.it.
Users also have 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.