Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 27, 2026

Quick summary: Scratchgamesonline.io collects minimal personal data to operate the site and serve ads. We do not sell your personal information. You have full rights to access, correct, or delete your data. This policy applies to all visitors regardless of location, including the EU and US.

1. Who We Are

Scratchgamesonline.io ("we", "us", "our") is operated as an individual-run website accessible at https://scratchgamesonline.io. We act as the data controller for personal data collected through this site.

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at the address listed in Section 14.

Note to EEA/UK residents: Because Scratchgamesonline.io is operated by an individual rather than a registered legal entity, you are contracting directly with the individual operator. We nonetheless commit to full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR.

2. What Data We Collect

2.1  Data you provide directly

We only collect personal data you voluntarily submit, such as when you use a contact form or send us an email. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to include in your message

We do not require account registration to use Scratchgamesonline.io.

2.2  Data collected automatically

When you visit Scratchgamesonline.io, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect the following technical data:

• IP address – used for fraud prevention, location-based ad targeting, and security
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (the page you came from)
• Cookie and tracking data – see Section 5
• Ad interaction data (whether you viewed or clicked an advertisement)

2.3  Data received from third parties

Our advertising and analytics partners may share aggregated or pseudonymous data about your interactions with their services on our site. If we receive personal information directly from a third party about you, we will notify you individually where required by law.

3. Why We Collect It & Legal Basis

We process your personal data only for specific, legitimate purposes. The table below explains each purpose and its legal basis under GDPR (for EEA/UK visitors).

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we have assessed that our interests are not overridden by your rights. You have the right to object at any time – see Section 9.

4. Advertising & Third-Party Partners

Scratchgamesonline.io is a free, ad-supported website. We work with third-party advertising networks that may collect data through cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements. These partners operate independently and are subject to their own privacy policies.

We do not sell your personal data to any third party. However, sharing data with advertising partners for the purpose of ad targeting may be classified as a "sale" or "sharing" under California law (CCPA/CPRA). See Section 10 for your opt-out rights.

Advertising & analytics partners

To opt out of interest-based advertising across ad networks, visit:

• aboutads.info/choices (US)
• youronlinechoices.eu (EU)
• optout.networkadvertising.org (NAI)

5. Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, and support advertising and analytics functions.

Types of cookies we use

When you first visit Scratchgamesonline.io, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our site.

Managing cookies in your browser

You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site and embedded games.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

After the applicable retention period, data will be deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:

• Limiting access to personal data to those who need it to operate the site
• Using HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from the site
• Not storing sensitive payment data (no e-commerce on this site)

However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately (see Section 14).

We will never directly sell or rent your personal data to third parties. When we use external data processors (e.g., ad networks, analytics providers), we ensure they are contractually bound to handle your data securely and not use it beyond the agreed purpose.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party partners are based in the United States or other countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When your data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

For transfers to the US and other third countries, we rely on one or more of the following mechanisms:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission
• The Data Privacy Framework (DPF), where partners are certified

You can request more information about specific transfer mechanisms by contacting us at the address in Section 14.

9. Your Rights (GDPR – EEA & UK Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under GDPR:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 14. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. A list of EEA supervisory authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu. UK residents can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.

10. Your Rights (CCPA/CPRA – California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the CCPA and CPRA grant you the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Use a browser with the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal enabled, or contact us directly.
• Right to Limit: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CPRA.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

We do not knowingly sell or share personal information of California residents under 16 years of age.

To submit a rights request, contact us at the address in Section 14. We will respond within 45 days, with a possible extension of an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary.

Categories of personal information collected (last 12 months)

11. Children's Privacy

Scratchgamesonline.io is intended for users aged 16 and above (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction — 13 in the United States under COPPA).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete such data.

If you are under 16, please do not use this website without verifiable parental consent.

12. Third-Party Links & Games

Scratchgamesonline.io may contain links to external websites and embedded games from third-party developers. This Privacy Policy applies only to Scratchgamesonline.io.

When you click on a third-party link or play a game provided by an external developer, that third party's own privacy policy will apply. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the data practices of any third-party website or game.

We will provide a clear notice before you enter the environment of a third-party game where personal data may be collected by that developer.

Tip: We recommend not using your real name or email address when playing multiplayer games on this site.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• For material changes, we will provide a prominent notice on the website for at least 30 days

Your continued use of Scratchgamesonline.io after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: