Privacy Policy

At S4Gs (Streamers 4 Good Squads), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our community; including streamers, donors, partners, and the children we support. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website.

1. Data We Collect

We collect data necessary to organize PlayFest and support our humanitarian mission:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and social media handles (e.g., Twitch, Discord usernames).
• Voluntary Information: Data provided when you contact us, register as a streamer, apply for partnerships, or complete surveys.
• Technical Data: Information collected automatically through cookies, such as your IP address, browser type, and interaction patterns on our site.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Manage your participation in PlayFest events and community activities.
• Communicate updates, event information, and partnership opportunities.
• Improve our website performance and user experience.
• Process donations and support Philia Haven’s humanitarian projects.

3. Data Protection for Minors

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. S4Gs does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16 without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at eric@s4gs.org so we can remove it.

4. International Data Transfers

PlayFest is an international initiative. While our core event locations are in Belgium, the Philippines, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, our community includes streamers and creators based globally, including in Malaysia and the United States. Consequently, personal data may be transferred, stored, and processed outside of your country of residence. We take appropriate steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, regardless of where the data is processed.

5. Third-Party Platforms

Our website links to platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Discord. Please note that these platforms are independent data controllers. When you engage with these services, their respective privacy policies apply, not ours.

6. Our Use of Cookies

We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly and to improve your browsing experience. This includes essential cookies for site security and analytics to help us understand how our community interacts with the event. You can manage your specific preferences or withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Policy or the cookie banner at the bottom of your screen.

7. Your Data Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Erasure: Request that we delete your data under certain conditions.
• Restrict/Object: Request we limit or stop processing your data.
• Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another organization.

8. How to Contact Us

If you have questions about how we handle your data, need to exercise your data rights, or want to report a concern, please reach out to us:

• Email: eric@s4gs.org
• General Inquiries: Use the contact form on our Contact page.
• Authority: If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD/GBA).

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