Published on: May 17, 2018
Nintendo Insider’s Comprehensive Privacy Policy: How Your Data Is Collected, Used, and Protected
Nintendo Insider, a leading source of Nintendo Switch news and game development insights, is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of its website visitors and service users.
This article provides a clear overview of how Nintendo Insider handles personal data, the technologies it uses—including cookies and analytics tools—and your rights as a user under data protection laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Third-Party Advertising and Analytics on Nintendo Insider
To sustain its operations, Nintendo Insider partners with reputable third-party advertising networks.
These advertisers may utilize their own privacy and cookie policies, which users can review directly through provided links.
In addition, Nintendo Insider uses analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Comscore to understand site usage patterns and enhance the overall website experience.
These platforms collect website usage data via cookies, enabling the creation of detailed reports.
Google and Comscore's respective privacy policies can be accessed online for further information.
Information Collection and Use
Nintendo Insider serves as a data controller, which means it determines how and why any personal data from website visitors and users is processed.
Key categories of data collected include usage data (IP addresses, browser type, visit duration), account data (such as name and email, provided with explicit consent), profile information, service data reflecting how users interact with the site, and communication or correspondence data.
The site uses cookies for multiple purposes, including user authentication, maintaining website security, supporting advertising relevance, and analyzing site performance.
Some cookies are essential for core functionality, while others require user consent upon first visit.
Visitors have full control to manage their cookie preferences via the website.
Data Retention and User Rights
Nintendo Insider is committed to retaining personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined.
For example, profile data is stored until a deletion request is received, while cookie data is retained for no more than 30 days.
The policy also outlines scenarios where data retention is required by law or to defend legal claims.
Users have several rights under data protection laws: access and review their data, request corrections or deletion, restrict or object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time.
Complaints can be directed to a relevant supervisory authority if users believe their data is being mishandled.
International Data Transfers and Security
Nintendo Insider’s services are hosted in the United States, and users' mailing database information may also be stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Appropriate safeguards, such as compliance with the EU-U.S.
Privacy Shield Framework, are in place to protect transferred data.
Cookie Management and Contact Information
Users can manage or delete cookies through browser settings, with clear instructions provided for popular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
Blocking cookies can affect site functionality.
The website is owned and operated by Alex Seedhouse, headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Users can contact Nintendo Insider regarding their data privacy concerns by email.
For the most up-to-date details or to review the full privacy policy, users should periodically check the privacy policy page or subscribe to update notifications from Nintendo Insider.