Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

C64GFX ("we", "us", "our") is a community-driven website dedicated to preserving and showcasing Commodore 64 pixel art, particularly from the demoscene. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website at c64gfx.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account on C64GFX, we collect the following information through our authentication provider:

Username – Used to identify you on the site and display alongside your activity
Email address – Used for account authentication and communication

1.2 Profile & Preference Data

Once registered, you may provide additional information that is stored in your user profile:

Content filter preferences – Whether you have enabled or disabled the mature content filter
Scene identity link – An optional link to your demoscene identity, if you choose to verify yourself as a scener
Verified scener status – Whether your identity as a demoscene artist has been verified

1.3 User Activity Data

When you interact with the site, we collect data related to your activity:

Likes – When you like an image, we store the image identifier, your user identifier, and a timestamp
Votes – When you vote in a competition, we store your vote, the competition and image identifiers, and your user identifier
Comments – Comments are handled by a third-party commenting service (see Section 4). Your username, email, and profile picture may be shared with this service via single sign-on to enable a seamless commenting experience

1.4 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit C64GFX, certain information is collected automatically:

Analytics data – We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and general geographic location. This helps us understand how the site is used and improve it
Search queries – When you use the search functionality, your search queries are processed by our search provider to deliver results

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Authentication – To verify your identity and manage your account session
Site functionality – To enable features such as liking images, voting in competitions, posting comments, and applying your content filter preferences
Community features – To display your username alongside your likes, votes, and comments so other community members can see who is participating
Site improvement – To analyse usage patterns and improve site performance, content, and features
Moderation – To maintain the quality and safety of the community

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

C64GFX uses the following cookies and similar technologies:

Authentication cookies – Essential cookies set by our authentication provider to maintain your login session. These are necessary for the site to function when you are signed in
Analytics cookies – Cookies set by Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage statistics. These help us understand how visitors use the site

4. Third-Party Services

C64GFX relies on the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

Authentication provider – Handles user registration, login, and session management securely
Comment system – Provides the commenting functionality on image and release pages. User profile information is shared via single sign-on to enable seamless commenting
Analytics – Google Analytics collects anonymised usage data to help us understand site traffic and user behaviour
Search – Our search provider processes search queries to deliver relevant results
Donation platform – If you choose to donate, you will be directed to a third-party donation platform which has its own privacy practices
Content delivery – Static assets such as fonts and icons may be served from third-party content delivery networks

5. Art & Image Content

C64GFX is a preservation and archival project. The artwork displayed on this site is sourced from publicly available Commodore 64 community databases and archives. This content includes:

Screenshots and graphics extracted from publicly released Commodore 64 demos, intros, and other productions
Metadata such as artist names, release titles, release dates, and competition placings, sourced from public community databases
User-submitted reference images and additional details

All artwork remains the intellectual property of its original creator. C64GFX does not claim ownership of any artwork displayed on the site.

6. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored using industry-standard cloud services with appropriate security measures in place, including:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all site traffic
Secure session token validation
HTTP security headers to protect against common web vulnerabilities
Input validation and sanitisation to prevent injection attacks

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information and activity data for as long as your account remains active. If you wish to have your account and associated data deleted, please contact us (see Section 9).

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction – You can request that we correct any inaccurate information
Deletion – You can request that we delete your personal data
Objection – You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you can reach us through the contact information provided on our About page.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.