Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to Trusted Mod. We operate this website to provide users with information, guides, and download resources related to modified APK files for GTA San Andreas.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we gather when you visit our website, how we use that information, and what choices you have regarding your data. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this document.
This policy applies solely to information collected through this website. It does not cover third-party platforms, apps, or services that may be linked from our pages.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: automatically when you visit, and directly when you provide it to us.
Automatically Collected Data
- IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level).
- Browser type, version, and language settings.
- Device type (mobile, tablet, or desktop) and operating system.
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths.
- Referring URLs (which website or search engine sent you here).
- Date and time of your visit.
Voluntarily Provided Data
- Name and email address if you submit a contact or feedback form.
- Comments or messages you post in any comment section.
- Subscription details if you sign up for newsletters or updates.
- We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government identification numbers, or health-related data.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used strictly to operate and improve this website. Specific uses include:
- Delivering the content and pages you request.
- Analyzing visitor behavior to understand which content is most useful.
- Diagnosing technical issues and improving website performance.
- Responding to questions or support requests you submit.
- Sending periodic updates or newsletters if you opted in.
- Detecting and preventing spam, abuse, or fraudulent activity.
Complying with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. They enable core features like page navigation and do not gather personal data.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site — which pages are popular, how long users stay, and where they come from. We may use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Advertising Cookies: If we display ads through third-party ad networks, those networks may place cookies on your device to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may integrate with third-party tools and services that have their own privacy policies. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic and behavior analysis. Google's data practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense / Ad Networks: To display advertisements. These networks may use cookies and device identifiers to personalize ads.
- Social Sharing Buttons: If present, platforms like Facebook, Twitter/X, or WhatsApp may collect data when you interact with these widgets.
- Comment Systems: If we use a third-party comment platform (e.g., Disqus), that platform collects and manages its own user data.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website. We have no control over the data practices of external parties.
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data (such as server logs and analytics) for a period of up to 26 months, after which it is deleted or anonymized. If you submitted a contact form or subscribed to updates, we retain your information for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or until you request deletion.
Anonymized or aggregated data - from which no individual can be identified - may be retained indefinitely for statistical analysis and website improvement.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your country of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
- Cookie Preferences: Manage or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies via your browser settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on contact us page. We will respond to valid requests within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate steps to remove that data.
Users between the ages of 13 and 17 should use this website only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include the use of HTTPS encryption on our website.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use this website at your own risk.
If you believe your data has been compromised, please notify us right away via our contact information provided on contact us page.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.
Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. If you disagree with any updates, please discontinue use of the website.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may reach us through using the contact us information provided on contact us page of this website.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days.
This privacy policy was written exclusively for this website and reflects our actual data practices. It is not a template.