Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how GTA Journal ("we," "us," "the site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit gtajournal.com.

Information We Collect

• Email addresses — if you subscribe to our newsletter via Mailchimp, or submit a tip through our contact form.
• Usage data — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site (pages viewed, time on site, general location, device type). This data is anonymized and aggregated.
• Game scores — if you play our "Find the Location" game and submit a score with a name, that name and score are stored publicly on our leaderboard via a third-party service (Dreamlo).

How We Use Information

• To send newsletter updates, if you've subscribed (you can unsubscribe anytime via the link in any email)
• To respond to tips or questions submitted through our forms
• To understand site traffic and improve content and features

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Mailchimp — email newsletter management
• Google Analytics — site traffic analysis
• FormSubmit — processes tip submissions
• Dreamlo — stores public game leaderboard entries
• Cloudflare — hosting and content delivery

Cookies

We use minimal cookies and browser storage, primarily to remember your preferences (like whether you've seen our email signup popup) and to save your personal best score in our game. These are stored locally in your browser, not on our servers.

Your Choices

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. You can request removal of a leaderboard entry by contacting us through our tip submission form.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach out here.