Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how newb.gg ("newb") uses and protects any information that you provide, whilst using newb services. This includes, but is not limited to, newb.gg and any associated websites and sub-domains.
newb is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Any information provided by you to newb, by which you can be identified, will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy.
newb may change this policy as and when necessary. It is your responsibility to check this privacy policy periodically to ensure you agree with any changes.
What information we collect
Whilst using the newb.gg website, any associated websites and sub-domains, some or all of the following information may be collected:
- Email address
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Geographical location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Length of visit, page views, website navigation and any other related browsing activity
What we do with the information we collect
The information you provide to newb is required for, but not limited to, the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping
- Access to newb.gg, associated websites and sub-domains
- Account creation and management
- Account reset
- Confirmation of email address
Security
We are committed to ensuring that any information you provide to newb is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
How we use cookies and IP addresses
newb.gg, any associated websites and sub-domains, use small text files, called cookies, to store information in your web browser. The information stored may include preferences, session identification, HTTP information, and IP address.
You can set your browser to not receive cookies, but this may limit your ability to use newb.gg and any associated websites and sub-domains.
IP addresses of computers used to visit newb.gg and any associated websites and sub-domains are stored in our database. This includes when first registering for an account, managing your account details, creating or editing a guide, writing a comment or performing any other transaction which results in data being transferred to or from your computer and the website in question.
Your IP address is not visible to the public at any time.
Links to other websites
newb.gg, any associated websites and sub-domains, may contain links to other websites. These websites may or may not be affiliated with newb.
newb has no control over any external websites therefore clicking any link which results in you visiting an external website will result in this privacy policy no longer applying and newb cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites.
Controlling your personal information
When using newb, you may choose to limit public viewing of applicable personal information through the settings located in the "Advanced Settings" section of your account.
newb will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your explicit permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you security information, information pertaining to newb, or your account.
If you discover any of the information newb holds for you is incorrect or incomplete, that you are unable to change yourself, please contact us as soon as possible so the necessary changes can be made.
If you would like a full purge of your user details, please contact staff directly so that we can accomodate that request.
