Effective Date: January 7, 2025
At The Star Wilds, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our blog, use our wiki, or make purchases from our store. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:
- Personal Information: When you sign up for an account, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, billing/shipping address, and payment details.
- Non-Personal Information: This includes data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve personalized ads.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services, including the blog, wiki, and store.
- To process transactions and deliver purchased items.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To personalize your experience on our website.
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other third-party vendors.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Google Advertising and Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Here’s how Google and other third-party vendors may use your data:
- Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
- Personalized Advertising: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Opt-Out Options:
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website, improve user experience, and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies.
How Google Analytics Collects and Processes Data
- Google Analytics uses cookies to track your interactions with our website and generate reports about website usage.
- The data collected may include information about your device, geographic location, and the pages you visit on our site.
- We have enabled IP anonymization to ensure that your IP address is partially masked before being processed by Google.
Why We Use Google Analytics
The information collected helps us:
- Monitor website performance and improve functionality.
- Understand user behavior to enhance your experience.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of our content and marketing efforts.
Your Choices: Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Adjusting your cookie preferences through our website’s cookie consent banner.
- Managing cookies directly in your browser settings.
Third-Party Vendors and Ad Networks
In addition to Google, other third-party vendors or ad networks may serve ads on our site. These vendors may also use cookies to collect information about your browsing behavior.
- You can visit the websites of these vendors to learn more about their privacy practices and opt-out options.
- For more information on managing cookies, visit www.aboutads.info.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- With service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or deliver products.
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of others.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us.
- Opt-Out of Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using the opt-out links provided above.
- Delete Your Data: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Security of Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: thestarwilds@nightguildstudios.com
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with general privacy laws and Google AdSense requirements. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
