These terms and conditions are the contract between you and TheGameFinder (“us”, “we”, etc). By visiting or using Our Website, you agree to be bound by them. They are based on a set written by Net Lawman and released under licence. They protect your rights as well as ours.

I / We are TheGameFinder, registered in UK. You are: Anyone who uses Our Website.

Please read this agreement carefully and save it. If you do not agree with it, you should leave Our Website immediately.

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These are the agreed terms:

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1. Definitions

• “Content” means the textual, visual or aural content that is encountered as part of your experience on Our Website. It may include, among other things: text, images, sounds, videos, and animations.
• “Intellectual Property” means intellectual property owned by us, of every sort, whether or not registered or registrable in any country, including intellectual property of kinds coming into existence after today; and including, among others, patents, trademarks, unregistered marks, designs, copyrights, software, domain names, discoveries, creations, and inventions, together with all rights which are derived from those rights.
• “TheGameFinder Membership” means membership service we provide as set out on Our Website and in this contract.
• “Our Website” means any website or service designed for electronic access by mobile or fixed devices which is owned or operated by us. It includes all web pages controlled by us.
• “Post” means place on or into Our Website any Content.
• “Services” means all of the services available from Our Website, whether free or charged.

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2. Interpretation

In this agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. A reference to a person includes a human individual, a corporate entity, and any organisation which is managed or controlled as a unit.
2. In the context of permission, “may not” in connection with an action of yours means “must not”.
3. The headings to the paragraphs and schedules (if any) to this agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation.
4. Any agreement by either party not to do or omit to do something includes an obligation not to allow some other person to do or omit to do that same thing.
5. A reference to an act or regulation includes new law of substantially the same intent as the act or regulation referred to.
6. This agreement is made only in the English language. If there is any conflict in meaning between the English language version of this agreement and any version or translation of this agreement in any other language, the English language version shall prevail.

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3. Basis of Contract

1. We do not offer TheGameFinder Membership in all countries. We may refuse membership if you live in a country we do not serve.
2. In entering into this contract, you have not relied on any representation or information from any source except the explanation of membership services given on Our Website.
3. Subject to these terms and conditions, we agree to provide to you some or all of the membership services described on Our Website at the prices we charge from time to time.
4. Some of our services are now or may in future, be available to you only subject to additional terms. Those terms will be set out on Our Website. You now agree that if you choose to use any such service, the relevant terms will become part of this agreement.
5. So far as we allow use of our Intellectual Property, we grant a licence to you, limited to the terms set out in this agreement.
6. Our contract with you and licence to you lasts for [one year, six months, three months, or one month from the date of start/payment as per the option you have selected]. Any continuation by us or by you after the expiry of one year is a new contract in the terms then shown on Our Website. Your continued use of our services after that shall be deemed acceptance by you of the changed service, system, and/or terms.
7. The contract between us comes into existence only when we write to you to confirm that we agree to allow you to join TheGameFinder as a member. Your payment does not create a contract. If we decline to offer TheGameFinder Membership to you, we shall immediately return your money to your credit card.
8. If we give you free access to a service or feature on Our Website which is normally a charged feature, and that service or feature is usually subject to additional contractual terms, you now agree that you will abide by those terms.
9. We may change this agreement and/or the way we provide memberships, at any time. If we do:
   • The change will take effect when we Post it on Our Website.
   • You agree to be bound by any changes. If you do not agree to be bound by them, you should not use Our Website or TheGameFinder Membership.

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4. TheGameFinder Membership

1. Purchase of TheGameFinder Membership entitles you to [details of membership services, access, and so on].
2. Details of the cost and benefits of TheGameFinder Membership are as set out on Our Website from time to time.
3. Payment for a TheGameFinder Membership is for [one year, six months, three months, or one month from the date of start/payment as per the option you have selected]. You may cancel your TheGameFinder Membership at any time within 28 days of your acceptance as a member. If you do, your membership fee will be returned in full.
4. You may not transfer your TheGameFinder Membership to any other person.
5. We reserve the right to modify the TheGameFinder Membership rules or system and to change the terms and conditions of this agreement at any time, without notice. Your continued use of the TheGameFinder Membership after such modifications shall be deemed an acceptance by you to be bound by the terms of the modified agreement. The terms that apply to you are those posted here on Our Website on the day you join as a member. It may be useful to print a copy now.

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5. Your Account and Personal Information

1. When you visit Our Website, you accept responsibility for any action done by any person in your name or under your account or password. You should take all necessary steps to ensure that the password is kept confidential and secure and should inform us immediately if you have any reason to believe that your password has become known to anyone else, or if the password is being, or is likely to be, used in an unauthorised manner.
2. You agree that you have provided accurate, up-to-date, and complete information about yourself. We are not responsible for any error made as a result of such information being inaccurate.
3. You agree to notify us of any changes in your information immediately it occurs. If you do not do so, we may terminate your membership.

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6. Prices

1. The price payable for TheGameFinder Membership [and services/an item that you order] [is/are] clearly set out on Our Website.
2. The price charged for any Service may differ from one country to another. You may not be entitled to the lowest price unless you reside in the qualifying country.
3. Prices are inclusive of any applicable value-added tax or other sales tax.
4. When you subscribe for TheGameFinder Membership, that payment may not cover other Services, for which we will ask you to pay either by addition to your membership fee or by a single payment.
5. Banking charges by the receiving bank on payments to us will be borne by us. All other charges relating to payment in a currency other than pounds Sterling will be borne by you.
6. You will pay all sums due to us under this agreement by the means specified without any set-off, deduction, or counterclaim.
7. All money paid by you to us is non-refundable, and cancellation and/or termination of this agreement by you or us at any time for any reason will not entitle you to a refund of money paid for any Service.

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7. If You Do Not Provide Personal Data We Need

Where we need to collect personal data by law or under the terms of a contract and you fail to provide that data, we may not be able to perform the contract. In this case, we may need to stop providing a service to you. If so, we will notify you.

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The Bases on Which We Process Information About You

8. Information We Process Because We Have a Contractual Obligation

When you create an account, buy a product, or agree to our terms and conditions, a contract is formed between you and us. To fulfill our obligations under that contract, we must process the information you provide. This includes:

• Verifying your identity for security purposes.
• Selling products or providing services to you.
• Providing you with suggestions and advice about products or services.

We process this information on the basis of our contract with you. We will continue to process this information until the contract ends or is terminated.

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9. Information We Process with Your Consent

When you browse our website, request information, or otherwise engage with us without a contractual relationship, you consent to us processing your data.

Wherever possible, we obtain explicit consent, for example, by asking you to agree to our use of non-essential cookies.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at jack@thegamefinder.co.uk. However, this may prevent you from continuing to use our website or services.

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Privacy Policy

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Privacy Notice

This is the privacy notice of TheGameFinder (‘we’, ‘our’, or ‘us’).

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Introduction

This notice describes how we collect, store, transfer, and use personal data. It tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

In the context of the law and this notice, ‘personal data’ is information that clearly identifies you as an individual or could be used to identify you if combined with other information. Acting in any way on personal data is referred to as ‘processing’.

This notice applies to personal data collected through our website and through social media platforms and online retail platforms, including [names of websites, e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Etsy, eBay, and Amazon].

Except as set out below, we do not share, sell, or disclose to a third party any information collected through our website.

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Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a data protection officer (‘DPO’) who is responsible for ensuring that our privacy policy is followed.

If you have any questions about how we process your personal data, including any requests to exercise your legal rights, please contact our DPO, Jack Slocombe, at jack@thegamefinder.co.uk.

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Personal Data We Process

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1. How We Obtain Personal Data

The information we process about you includes information:

• You have directly provided to us.
• That we gather from third-party databases and service providers.
• As a result of monitoring how you use our website or services.

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2. Types of Personal Data We Collect Directly

When you use our website, services, or buy from us (e.g., when you create an account on our website), we may ask you to provide personal data. This can be categorized into the following groups:

• Personal identifiers, such as your first and last names, title, and date of birth.
• Contact information, such as your email address, telephone number, and postal addresses for billing, delivery, and communication.
• Account information, including your username and password.
• Payment information, such as a debit or credit card number, expiry date, and bank account details.
• Records of communication between us, including messages sent through our website, email messages, and telephone conversations.
• Marketing preferences that tell us what types of marketing you would like to receive.

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3. Types of Personal Data We Collect from Third Parties

We confirm some of the information you provide to us directly using data from other sources. We also add to the information we hold about you, sometimes to remove the need for you to provide it to us and sometimes to assess the quality of services you offer.

Additional information we collect includes:

• Information that confirms your identity.
• Business information, such as your business trading name, address, company number (if incorporated), and VAT number (if registered).
• Information that confirms your contact information.
• Reviews and feedback about your business on other websites through which you sell services.
• Unsolicited complaints by other users.

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4. Types of Personal Data We Collect from Your Use of Our Services

By using our website and services, we may process:

• Your username, password, and other information used to access our website and services.
• Information you contribute to our community, such as reviews.
• Your replies to polls and surveys.
• Technical information about the hardware and software you use to access our website and services, including your IP address, browser type and version, and device operating system.
• Usage information, such as the frequency of your use, the pages you visit, whether you receive messages from us, and whether you reply to those messages.
• Transaction information, including the details of products or services purchased and payments made.
• Your preferences for receiving marketing communications, how you wish to communicate, and your responses and actions in relation to our services.

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5. Our Use of Aggregated Information

We may aggregate anonymous information, such as statistical or demographic data, for any purpose. Anonymous information does not identify you as an individual. Aggregated information may be derived from your personal data but is not considered personal data in law because it does not reveal your identity.

For example, we may aggregate usage information to assess whether a feature of our website is useful.

If we combine aggregated information with your personal data in a way that can identify you, we treat the combined information as personal data and will use it in accordance with this privacy notice.

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6. Special Personal Data

Special personal data includes data about:

• Race or ethnicity.
• Religious or philosophical beliefs.
• Sex life or sexual orientation.
• Political opinions.
• Trade union membership.
• Information about your health.
• Genetic and biometric data.

7. If You Do Not Provide Personal Data We Need

Where we need to collect personal data by law or under the terms of a contract and you fail to provide that data, we may not be able to perform the contract. In this case, we may need to stop providing a service to you. If so, we will notify you.

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The Bases on Which We Process Information About You

8. Information We Process Because We Have a Contractual Obligation

When you create an account, buy a product, or agree to our terms and conditions, a contract is formed between you and us. To fulfill our obligations under that contract, we must process the information you provide. This includes:

• Verifying your identity for security purposes.
• Selling products or providing services to you.
• Providing you with suggestions and advice about products or services.

We process this information on the basis of our contract with you. We will continue to process this information until the contract ends or is terminated.

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9. Information We Process with Your Consent

When you browse our website, request information, or otherwise engage with us without a contractual relationship, you consent to us processing your data.

Wherever possible, we obtain explicit consent, for example, by asking you to agree to our use of non-essential cookies.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at jack@thegamefinder.co.uk. However, this may prevent you from continuing to use our website or services.

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10. Information We Process for the Purposes of Legitimate Interests

We may process your information on the basis that there is a legitimate interest for doing so, either for you or for us. We ensure this processing is reasonable and considers:

• Whether the objective could be achieved by other means.
• Whether processing might cause you harm.
• Whether you would expect us to process your data in this way.

Examples of when we process your data on this basis include:

• Improving our services.
• Record-keeping for necessary administration.
• Responding to unsolicited communication from you.
• Preventing fraudulent use of our services.
• Exercising our legal rights, such as detecting and preventing fraud.
• Insuring against or obtaining professional advice to manage risk.
• Protecting your interests when we believe we have a duty to do so.

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11. Information We Process Because We Have a Legal Obligation

Sometimes, we must process your information to comply with statutory obligations. For example:

• Providing information to legal authorities when required by proper authorization, such as a search warrant or court order.

This may include your personal data.

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12. Information We Process to Protect Vital Interests

In certain situations, processing personal data may be necessary to protect someone’s life. This applies where consent cannot be obtained and other lawful bases are not appropriate. For example, we may:

• Inform relevant organizations if we have a safeguarding concern about a vulnerable individual.

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How and When We Process Your Personal Data

13. Your Personal Data Is Not Shared

We do not share or disclose your personal data to third parties, except as set out in this notice.

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14. Information You Provide

Our website allows you to post information intended to be seen, copied, downloaded, or used by others. For example:

• Leaving reviews.
• Posting messages or tagging images.

When you provide personal data publicly, you consent for it to be seen by others. Once posted, we cannot control how it is used by third parties.

If you request the removal of personal data you’ve posted, we will assess its reasonableness and legality before deciding. You can make such requests by contacting us at jack@thegamefinder.co.uk.

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15. Payment Information

Payment information is not collected or stored by us. At the point of payment, you will be transferred to a secure page on a payment service provider’s website, such as [WorldPay/PayPal/Stripe]. These providers handle your payment securely.

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16. Direct Debit Information

If you set up a Direct Debit with us, your information is passed securely to our bank for processing. We keep this information only as long as necessary.

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17. Job Applications and Employment

• If you send us information for a job application, we may keep it for up to three years for future opportunities.
• If you are employed, we collect relevant information throughout your employment. After your employment ends, your file will be retained for six years before being deleted.

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18. Information Obtained from Third Parties

While we do not disclose personal data to third parties, we may receive data derived from your personal data from third parties whose services we use. This information is not identifiable to you.

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19. Third-Party Advertising on Our Website

Third-party advertisers may use cookies or JavaScript to collect information about you when their advertisements are displayed on our website. We do not control these technologies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

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20. Credit Reference

To prevent fraud, we may share information with credit reference agencies if clients instruct their credit card issuer to cancel payments without providing an acceptable reason to us.

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21. Disputes Between Users

In cases of disputes between users, we may share personal data, business information, or contact details with your consent to facilitate resolution. Additional information may be shared at our discretion if required for legal purposes.

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22. Service Providers and Business Partners

We may share your data with service providers or business partners. For example:

• Passing payment details to our payment service provider.
• Using fraud prevention agencies to verify identity.
• Providing advertising agencies with contact information for promotional purposes.

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23. Referral Partners

If you are an affiliate or referral partner, we collect and store data necessary to recognize visitors referred by you and pay commissions. This data is used only for these purposes and treated confidentially.

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Use of Information Collected Through Automated Systems

24. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer to provide personalized experiences. They may:

• Track website usage.
• Keep you signed in.
• Record survey answers or conversation threads during live chats.

You can control cookie usage through your browser settings. By consenting to cookies, you may see tailored advertisements. Declining cookies may limit some website functionality.

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25. Personal Identifiers from Browsing Activity

We collect data like your IP address, browser type, and device details to analyze website performance and improve user experience. Combined with other data, this may identify you personally, even if not signed in.

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26. Re-Marketing

Re-marketing tracks your browsing activity to serve you relevant advertisements on other websites. We use third-party advertising services but do not share your personal data with advertisers.

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Other Matters

27. Your Rights

You have rights regarding the processing of your personal data. For details, visit Know Your Privacy Rights.

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28. Use of Our Services by Children

We do not market to or provide services for purchase by children under 18 without parental consent.

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29. Encryption of Data

We use SSL certificates to encrypt data between you and our website. Look for the padlock symbol in your browser to verify secure connections.

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30. Third-Party Communication Software

With your consent, we may use third-party software (e.g., Zoom, Skype) for communication. If concerned, notify us for alternative arrangements.

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31. Data Processing Outside the UK

We may process data outside the UK using appropriate safeguards such as contracts approved by supervisory authorities.

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32. Control Over Your Information

You can request to view, edit, or delete your personal data. Verification of your identity is required before processing such requests.

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33. Communicating With Us

We record communications to provide efficient services. Your data will be stored securely and used only to improve our services.

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34. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we process your data, contact us via provided forms. Complaints may result in mediation or escalation to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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35. Retention Period

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Support claims or defenses in court.

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36. Compliance With the Law

Our privacy policy complies with UK laws, including the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, and PECR.

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37. Review of This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is reviewed and updated as necessary. Any significant changes will be communicated promptly.

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