Last updated: July 6, 2026
FreeRetroArcade ("we", "us", or "our") operates freeretroarcade.com. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use this site. The only data we collect is:
localStorage and never sent to our servers.We use a cookie consent banner when you first visit. If you click Accept All, we set a cookie to remember your choice and load third-party services (see below). If you click Decline, no tracking cookies are set and no third-party scripts are loaded.
Your consent preference is stored in localStorage under the key retroarcade_consent. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data. You can learn more about Google's data practices at policies.google.com/privacy. To opt out of Google Analytics across all sites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
With your consent, we display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites. These are third-party cookies set by Google, not by us.
Some games on FreeRetroArcade are embedded from the Internet Archive via iframe. When you play those games, you are subject to the Internet Archive's own terms of service and privacy policy.
FreeRetroArcade is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We do not store personal data on our own servers. Analytics data retained by Google is subject to Google's standard retention policies (default 14 months for user-level data).
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Since we do not collect or store personal data directly, most requests should be directed to Google. For questions specific to this site, contact us at hello@freeretroarcade.com.
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at hello@freeretroarcade.com.