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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 30, 2026. This policy explains what data we collect when you use Vice City Times and how we use it.

Who we are

Vice City Times (vicecitytimes.com) is an unofficial fan publication covering Grand Theft Auto VI and the wider Rockstar Games universe. We are not affiliated with Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, or any other rights holder.

Information we collect

We do not require you to create an account to use this site. We may still collect limited technical information automatically when you visit, including:

  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages viewed, referring URL, and approximate geographic region (derived from IP address)
  • Date and time of visits
  • Cookie and similar technology identifiers, where applicable

If you contact us by email or through a third-party platform, we receive whatever information you choose to send us.

How we use information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the website
  • Understand how visitors use our content
  • Measure traffic and editorial performance
  • Detect abuse, fraud, or technical issues
  • Respond to enquiries you send us

We do not sell your personal information.

Analytics and tags

We use Google Tag Manager and related analytics tools to understand site usage in aggregate. These services may set cookies or use similar technologies. You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through your device's privacy controls.

Third-party services

Parts of this site rely on third-party services, including:

  • Cloudinary — image delivery and media hosting
  • Google / YouTube — analytics and embedded media where applicable
  • Reddit — embedded posts in select articles
  • Hosting and CDN providers — serving the site globally

Each third party has its own privacy policy governing how it processes data. We encourage you to review those policies if you interact with embedded content or external links.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use essential cookies needed for the site to function and analytics cookies to measure traffic. You may disable non-essential cookies in your browser; some features may not work as intended if you do.

Data retention

Analytics data is retained according to the retention settings of our analytics providers. Correspondence you send us is kept only as long as needed to respond or resolve an issue.

Children's privacy

This site covers mature-rated video games and is intended for a general audience familiar with that content. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal data. To make a request, contact us using the details on our About page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed through the contact method listed on our About page.