Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gaming Keyboards (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at https://gamingkeyboards.net. We respect your privacy, and we’ve written this Privacy Policy to explain — in plain language — what information we collect when you visit the site, why we collect it, how we use it, and what choices you have.

Gaming Keyboards is an independent review blog focused on gaming keyboards, mechanical keyboards, switches, keycaps, and related accessories. We publish hands-on reviews, comparisons, buying guides, and product recommendations for readers in the United States and around the world.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you don’t agree with any part of it, please discontinue use of the site. We’ve structured this document so you can scan it quickly and find the section that matters to you.

This policy applies only to information collected through https://gamingkeyboards.net. It does not apply to third-party websites we link to, including retailer pages, manufacturer sites, or affiliate networks.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two general categories of information: information you give us voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you browse the site.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may choose to share information with us when you:

• Subscribe to our email newsletter (name and email address)
• Send us a message through our contact form (name, email, and the content of your message)
• Leave a comment on an article (name, email, optional website URL, and your comment)
• Participate in giveaways, surveys, or reader polls

We only ask for what we genuinely need to respond to you or fulfill the service you requested.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Gaming Keyboards, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party analytics tools, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (city/region level)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device type
• Referring website and exit pages
• Pages viewed, time on page, and click behavior
• Date and time of your visit
• Anonymous identifiers stored in cookies

This information is used in aggregate to understand site performance and improve content. It is not used to personally identify individual readers.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for clearly defined purposes:

Purpose	What This Means
Operating the site	Delivering pages, securing the server, preventing abuse
Improving content	Understanding which reviews and guides readers find useful
Responding to inquiries	Replying to contact form messages and reader questions
Sending newsletters	Delivering email updates to subscribers who opted in
Serving relevant ads	Helping advertising partners show appropriate ads
Affiliate tracking	Confirming qualifying purchases through our affiliate links
Legal compliance	Meeting our obligations under applicable law

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not rent or trade reader email lists.

4. Cookies Policy

4.1 What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, recognize repeat visitors, and measure traffic.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies keep the website functioning correctly — for example, remembering whether you’ve dismissed a notification banner.

Analytics cookies help us understand how readers use the site. These are set primarily by Google Analytics.

Advertising cookies are set by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to deliver ads that may be relevant to your interests.

Affiliate cookies are set by retailers such as Amazon when you click an outbound product link. These confirm that any qualifying purchase originated from our site.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies entirely, delete existing cookies, or be notified before a cookie is stored. Keep in mind that disabling cookies may affect site functionality and the relevance of ads you see elsewhere on the web.

For European Economic Area and United Kingdom visitors, a consent banner is displayed on first visit, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

Gaming Keyboards uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google is a third-party vendor that uses cookies — including the DoubleClick DART cookie — to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites across the internet.

Specifically:

• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Third-party advertising partners may also be used through Google AdSense. These vendors operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

We do not directly control which specific ads are shown on Gaming Keyboards, and the appearance of any ad does not constitute an endorsement by us.

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand site traffic and reader behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as:

• How often readers visit the site
• Which pages they view
• What other sites they used prior to arriving
• Approximate geographic location
• Device and browser information

This information is processed in a way that does not personally identify any individual. We have enabled IP anonymization where supported.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

For more information on how Google handles data, see Google’s Privacy & Terms.

7. Affiliate Links Disclosure

Gaming Keyboards participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other retailer and manufacturer affiliate programs.

This means that when you click certain outbound links on our site and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions help fund the time and equipment required to test, photograph, and review keyboards.

A few things we want to be clear about:

• Affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews or recommendations.
• We only recommend products we believe are worth your money, based on hands-on testing or careful research.
• The price you pay through an affiliate link is the same as you would pay otherwise.
• Where required by FTC guidelines, we disclose affiliate relationships clearly on relevant pages.

Clicking an affiliate link may result in cookies being placed on your device by the destination retailer. These cookies are governed by the retailer’s privacy policy, not ours.

8. Data Protection and Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS encryption across the entire site
• Secure hosting infrastructure with regular security updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Routine review of our data handling practices

That said, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is one hundred percent secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If we ever become aware of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users in accordance with applicable law.

9. User Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to correction — Request that inaccurate information be updated.
• Right to deletion — Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to opt out — Unsubscribe from newsletters or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
• Right to portability — Request your data in a portable format.
• Right to object — Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@gamingkeyboards.net. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. Third-Party Services

We use a number of third-party services to operate Gaming Keyboards. Each of these services has its own privacy policy, and we recommend reviewing them:

Service	Purpose
Google AdSense	Advertising
Google Analytics	Traffic analytics
Amazon Associates	Affiliate program
Email service provider	Newsletter delivery
Comment system	Reader comments and discussion
Hosting provider	Website hosting and CDN

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

11. Children’s Privacy

Gaming Keyboards is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at contact@gamingkeyboards.net, and we will promptly delete the information.

This policy complies with the United States Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

12. External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including manufacturer sites, retailer pages, and affiliate destinations. Once you click an outbound link, you leave Gaming Keyboards, and this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page
• Post a notice on the website where appropriate
• For significant changes, attempt to notify newsletter subscribers by email

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out:

Email: contact@gamingkeyboards.net Website: https://gamingkeyboards.net

We aim to respond to all reasonable inquiries within a few business days.

15. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

15.1 For Visitors in the European Union and United Kingdom (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Legal basis for processing. We process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases: your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and improving the site, performance of a service you requested (such as newsletter delivery), and compliance with legal obligations.

Data transfers. Some of our service providers, including Google, are based in the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

15.2 For Residents of California (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use it
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate personal information
• The right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information
• The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
• The right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, the use of advertising cookies through services like Google AdSense may be considered “sharing” under California law. You may opt out of personalized advertising as described in Section 5.

To submit a CCPA request, email contact@gamingkeyboards.net with the subject line “California Privacy Request.” We will verify your identity before processing the request.

Legal Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and reflects our current data practices. It does not constitute legal advice. While Gaming Keyboards has taken reasonable care in drafting this policy, we make no representation that it covers every legal requirement applicable to every visitor. If you have specific legal questions, please consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.

Gaming Keyboards is an independent publication and is not affiliated with any keyboard manufacturer, retailer, or advertising network beyond the partnerships disclosed above.