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JamminQ — Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

At JamminQ, we respect your privacy and aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate our community platform.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is stored, and what choices users have regarding their personal data.

1. Who We Are

JamminQ (www.jamminq.com) is a nonprofit online community dedicated to game development, creativity, game jams, events, learning, and collaboration.

JamminQ operates in Qatar and handles personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements, including Qatar's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law No. 13 of 2016.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use JamminQ, we may collect:

Account information

  • Username and user identifier.
  • Email address.
  • Authentication and account registration information.
  • Account creation and activity timestamps.

Community and event information

  • Game jam registrations and participation.
  • Game submissions, titles, descriptions, images, and external game links.
  • Judging scores, rankings, and competition results.
  • Information voluntarily provided through community or event activities.

Technical information

  • Information reasonably required for authentication, security, and platform operation.
  • Server logs and technical diagnostics generated by the hosting infrastructure.
  • Necessary cookies or similar technologies used to maintain account sessions and essential functionality.

We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information unless specifically required for a legitimate purpose and handled in accordance with applicable law.

3. How We Use Your Information

Personal information is used for the following purposes:

  • Creating and managing user accounts.
  • Enabling game jam registration and participation.
  • Receiving and displaying game submissions.
  • Administering judging, rankings, and results.
  • Supporting community features and user interactions.
  • Sending notifications that users have chosen to receive.
  • Maintaining website functionality, security, and technical performance.
  • Complying with applicable legal obligations.

We do not use personal information for unrelated commercial marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

JamminQ does not sell, rent, trade, or provide users' personal information to advertisers, data brokers, or unrelated third parties.

Personal information may be processed by trusted technical service providers strictly where reasonably necessary to operate the platform, such as:

  • Website and application hosting providers.
  • Database and cloud storage providers.
  • Authentication and security infrastructure providers.
  • Technical backup, maintenance, and infrastructure providers.
  • Essential communication delivery services, if used.

These service providers are permitted to process information only for legitimate operational purposes, subject to their applicable contractual and security obligations.

JamminQ does not authorize these providers to use personal information for independent advertising or unrelated commercial purposes.

We may also disclose information where legally required by applicable law or a valid legal process.

5. Public Information and Game Submissions

Certain information becomes publicly accessible when users participate in public areas of JamminQ.

This may include:

  • Public usernames.
  • Public game jam participation information.
  • Submitted game titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and gameplay links.
  • Public rankings, winning entries, and competition results.

Information intentionally published in public areas may be viewed, copied, saved, or shared by other internet users outside JamminQ's control.

Users should avoid including private contact details, confidential materials, or other sensitive information in public submissions.

JamminQ does not intentionally publish registered users' private email addresses merely because they have submitted a game or joined an event.

6. Communication Preferences and Consent

When registering, users may choose whether they wish to:

  • Receive notifications about new local gaming and game-development events.
  • Receive notifications about upcoming game jams.

These notification options are voluntary, are not required to create an account, and may be withdrawn.

Acceptance of the Terms of Use and acknowledgment of the Privacy Policy are required to register.

JamminQ will respect users' communication preferences and will not enroll them in optional announcements without their affirmative choice.

Essential account, security, and service-related messages may still be sent where necessary to operate the platform.

7. Data Storage and Security

JamminQ uses hosting, database, and technical infrastructure services to store and process platform information.

We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and loss.

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Some service providers may operate infrastructure outside Qatar. Where cross-border processing occurs, JamminQ will handle it in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

8. Data Retention

JamminQ retains personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including account administration, event history, platform security, dispute resolution, and applicable legal obligations.

Users may request deletion of their accounts and associated personal information.

Some information may need to be retained where legally required or for legitimate purposes, including finalized competition results and resolving disputes, in accordance with applicable law.

Public content previously downloaded or copied by third parties may remain outside JamminQ's control even after deletion from the platform.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may request to:

  • Access personal information held about them.
  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Request deletion of information where applicable.
  • Withdraw optional notification consent.
  • Raise concerns or objections about the handling of their personal information.

JamminQ will review and respond to these requests in accordance with applicable law.

Users may submit privacy requests through the official contact information published on www.jamminq.com.

10. Cookies and Essential Technologies

JamminQ may use essential cookies or equivalent technologies required for account authentication, security, and normal website operation.

JamminQ does not use personal information for third-party advertising or behavioral advertising profiling.

Any introduction of optional tracking or analytics technologies will be reflected in this Policy, with consent obtained where required by applicable law.

11. External Games and Websites

JamminQ may contain links to games, game stores, repositories, video services, and other external websites operated by users or third parties.

Those services maintain their own privacy practices.

JamminQ is not responsible for the personal data practices of independent external services.

Users should review the relevant privacy policies before providing information to external websites.

12. Children and Younger Participants

JamminQ supports learning and creative participation, including activities that may involve younger creators.

Where parental or guardian consent is legally required, users must obtain the appropriate authorization before registering or participating.

JamminQ may introduce additional safeguards or event-specific requirements for participants under 18.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in platform functionality, data processing activities, or legal requirements.

Material changes will be communicated through the website or other appropriate means.

The updated Policy will include its effective date.

14. Contact and Privacy Requests

For privacy-related requests, questions, or concerns, please contact JamminQ through the official contact information available on www.jamminq.com.

Users may also contact the competent Qatari data protection authority in accordance with applicable law.