What’s on this page

This page explains how we work, how we make money, and how we handle your data. We wrote it in plain language so you can skim it and move on with your day.

Our promise to you

We recommend gear and tips because they help, not because they pay. We keep things simple, honest, and practical. If something breaks, disappoints, or changes, we say so and we update the page.

How we make money (affiliate links)

Some links on Perfgamer are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This supports our free guides and helps us keep the site running. Money never decides our picks; value and reliability do.

How we choose and test products

We focus on items regular people can afford and set up easily. We check build quality, ease of use, comfort, heat, and noise. We compare before-and-after results you can feel on your desk: smoother motion, fewer stutters, and a quieter room. If two options are close, we tell you and suggest the better buy today based on price and stock.

Samples, sponsorships, and review units

Sometimes brands send loaners. We say when that happens. We never promise a positive review. If we keep a sample, we still judge it the same way. Sponsored posts are labeled at the top so you can decide quickly.

Deals and pricing

Prices change fast. We try to show current deals and warn you about fake discounts. If a price or promo is wrong, tell us and we’ll fix it.

Community rules (comments and email)

Be kind. No hate, spam, or personal attacks. Keep language clean and on topic. We remove posts that break these rules. If we make a mistake, point it out—polite corrections are welcome.

Privacy basics (what we collect)

We collect only what we need to run the site and improve it. That may include: pages you visit, your rough location (country or city), your device type, and any details you choose to send us (like your name and email on a form). We use this to fix bugs, plan content, and send updates you asked for.

Cookies and simple tracking

We use cookies and similar tools to remember preferences and see what’s popular. You can block cookies in your browser or clear them anytime. Some features may work less smoothly without them.

Email choices

If you join our newsletter, you can unsubscribe in one click from any email. We send short, useful notes—no daily spam. If you write to us, we use your email only to reply and keep the conversation going.

Your rights and choices

You can ask us to show, update, or delete the personal info you shared. If you live in California, the EU, or a place with similar rules, you have extra rights. Email us and we’ll help, no hoops.

Security

We try hard to keep your info safe and use trusted tools. No system is perfect, but we pick simple, well-known services and limit access to a small team.

Kids

Perfgamer is for teens and adults. If you’re under 13, please do not send us personal info or sign up for the newsletter.

Accessibility

Everyone should be able to use this site. If something is hard to read or use, tell us. We will work to fix it.

Copyright and fair use

Please don’t copy our articles in full. You can quote small parts with a link back to the source page. Brands may link or cite our reviews as long as they don’t change the meaning.

External links and third parties

We link to stores and other sites for your convenience. We don’t control them, and their policies may be different. Check their pages if you have questions.

Changes to this page

We update this page when our practices change. We’ll note major changes at the top of the page and keep an “effective date” here for reference.

Effective date: October 15, 2025
Contact: [email protected]