1. Who we are
Velmora Nova (“Velmora Nova”, “we”, “us” or “our”) operates velmoranova.com, an independent editorial guide to free online games available to players in Ireland.
For personal data handled directly through this website or our editorial email, Velmora Nova is the data controller. Questions and privacy requests can be sent to privacy@velmoranova.com.
Effective date: 14 August 2026. Last updated: 14 August 2026.
2. Information we handle
Information you choose to send
If you email us, we receive the details in that message, which may include your name, email address, message content and any attachments. The newsletter prompt on the website opens your own email application; the website itself does not transmit or store the address entered in that field.
Basic technical information
Our hosting and security providers may automatically create short-lived server logs when a page or image is requested. These can include an IP address, browser type, device type, requested URL, date and time, referring page and technical error data. Such logs are normally required to deliver and protect a website.
Information stored on your device
The site uses local browser storage to remember your cookie choice and any games you save. This information remains on your device and is not sent to Velmora Nova. See our Cookie Policy for the exact keys used.
What we do not collect
- No Velmora Nova account, password or public profile.
- No credit card, bank, wallet or payment information.
- No betting, deposit, balance, prize or withdrawal information.
- No game login credentials or in-game inventory data.
- No precise location, contacts, microphone or camera access.
- No advertising identifiers or cross-site tracking at launch.
3. How and why we use information
| Purpose | Data | GDPR legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Deliver pages and keep the website secure | Basic request and security logs | Our legitimate interests in operating a secure, reliable website |
| Reply to questions, corrections or rights requests | Email address and message content | Taking steps at your request, legitimate interests, or compliance with a legal obligation |
| Remember your on-site preferences | Local browser storage on your device | Strictly necessary operation; consent where required |
| Establish or defend legal claims | Relevant correspondence and logs | Legitimate interests and legal obligations |
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects. We do not sell or rent personal data.
5. How long information is kept
- General correspondence: normally up to 24 months after the conversation ends, unless a longer period is needed for an active complaint or legal requirement.
- Privacy requests: normally up to 36 months after completion so we can demonstrate compliance.
- Server and security logs: kept only for the limited period set by our hosting or security provider, ordinarily no longer than necessary for diagnosis, security and abuse prevention.
- Local browser preferences: remain on your device until you clear site data or change them.
We may retain limited records for longer where law requires it or where they are reasonably needed to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
6. International transfers
We prefer providers that process data in Ireland or the European Economic Area. If a service provider processes personal data outside the EEA, we require an available lawful safeguard, such as an adequacy decision or the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses, together with additional safeguards where appropriate.
You may contact us for more information about safeguards relevant to your data.
7. Your data-protection rights
Depending on the circumstances, the GDPR gives you the right to:
- ask whether we hold personal data about you and receive a copy;
- correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request deletion or restriction of processing;
- object to processing based on legitimate interests;
- receive certain data in a portable format;
- withdraw consent at any time, without affecting earlier lawful processing; and
- complain to a supervisory authority.
Send a request to privacy@velmoranova.com. We may ask for limited information to confirm identity and protect your data. We normally respond within one month, subject to extensions allowed by law.
In Ireland, you can contact the Data Protection Commission. We would appreciate the chance to address your concern first, but this is not a requirement.
8. Children and age ratings
Velmora Nova is a general-audience editorial service and is not intended to collect personal data from children under 16. We do not knowingly create profiles for children. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Games linked from the catalogue have their own PEGI ratings, chat features, parental controls and publisher rules. A game's free price does not mean it is suitable for every age.
9. Security and external links
We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures appropriate to the limited information we handle, including secure transport, access controls and data minimisation. No internet system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Our reviews contain links to independent game publishers and authorised stores. We are not responsible for their content, security or privacy practices. Check the destination address and its policies before creating an account or purchasing optional content.
10. Changes and contact
We may update this policy when the website, providers or law change. The revised date will appear at the top. If a change materially affects how we use personal data, we will provide a prominent notice or request consent where required.
Privacy questions, rights requests and concerns can be sent to privacy@velmoranova.com. General editorial messages can be sent to hello@velmoranova.com.