Privacy Policy
About SwitchDB
SwitchDB is a community-driven performance & compatibility database for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games, available at switchdb.tasta.space. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data when you use our service.
No Account Required
SwitchDB does not require user accounts or registration. You can browse games, submit performance reports, and vote without creating an account or providing any personal information.
IP Address Handling
Your IP address is never stored in its raw form. We only store a salted SHA-256 hash of your IP address for the purpose of spam prevention and rate limiting. This hash cannot be reversed to reveal your actual IP address.
Cookies
SwitchDB uses cookies required for the site to function properly.
- Theme preference - remembers your light or dark mode choice
- Locale/language preference - remembers your selected language
- CSRF token - protects against cross-site request forgery
- Laravel session - maintains your browsing session
When you click affiliate links on our site, third-party retailers may set their own cookies on your device. These are outside our control. See the Affiliate Links section below for details.
Local Storage
We use your browser's localStorage to save the following preferences locally on your device:
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Blur toggle setting
- Cookie consent acknowledgment
This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Analytics and Tracking
SwitchDB does not use analytics services like Google Analytics or Meta Pixel. We do not track or profile your browsing activity. However, affiliate links on our site may redirect through partner tracking systems to attribute purchases. See the Affiliate Links section for details.
Anonymous Reports and Votes
Performance reports and votes submitted on SwitchDB are fully anonymous. They are associated only with a hashed IP address for spam prevention, not with any personal identity.
Game Data Sources
Game information displayed on SwitchDB is sourced from public APIs (including IGDB and RAWG) and community contributions. Cover art and metadata are provided by these third-party services.
Affiliate Links
SwitchDB includes affiliate links to third-party retailers. Depending on your region, these may include Play-Asia and jocurinoi.ro. When you click these links, you may be redirected through their referral systems, which may set cookies on your device to track purchases for commission purposes. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. We have no control over the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your data to third parties. Your information is used solely for operating and improving SwitchDB.
Data Retention
- Performance reports and votes are retained indefinitely as they are anonymous community contributions.
- IP address hashes are retained for up to 1 year, after which they are deleted.
GDPR and Your Rights
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any data associated with you. Since we do not collect personal data or require accounts, there is typically no personally identifiable information to delete. If you still wish to make a request, please contact us through our support page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please reach out to us via our support page:
Last updated: March 2026