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Last updated: March 2026
We are The Retro Circuit ("we", "us", "our"). We operate the website theretrocircuit.com. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it.
You can contact us at contact@theretrocircuit.com.
This policy applies to all visitors and users of theretrocircuit.com. The Site is not intended for children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party ad networks.
| Data | Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Email address (newsletter) | To send monthly updates about new consoles and features | Consent |
| Email address (account) | To authenticate your account and send transactional emails | Contract |
| Analytics data | To understand Site usage and improve the product | Legitimate interest |
Your data is stored and processed by the following third-party services:
All third-party processors are bound by data processing agreements and handle your data in accordance with applicable law.
The Site contains affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers. When you click an affiliate link, you leave our Site and are subject to the privacy policy of the destination site. We do not share your personal data with affiliate partners.
The Retro Circuit is a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme.
If you are located in the EU, UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@theretrocircuit.com. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@theretrocircuit.com.
You can reset your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.
To exercise any of your data rights, contact us at: contact@theretrocircuit.com
Subject line: DATA REQUEST We will respond within 30 days.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you a monthly update about new consoles, spec changes, and features on The Retro Circuit. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by emailing us at contact@theretrocircuit.com.
We send emails from hello@theretrocircuit.com using Resend. We will never sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
We retain your email address for as long as you are subscribed to our newsletter or have an active account. If you unsubscribe or delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it.
The Site does not use tracking or advertising cookies. Vercel Analytics is cookieless. If this changes, we will update this policy and add a cookie notice.
Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area, including the United States, where our hosting provider Vercel operates. These transfers are covered by appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses.
We may update this Privacy 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 are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at contact@theretrocircuit.com.