Privacy Policy

What we collect

• Essential data: session/cookie data for security, site operation, and your preferences.
• Analytics (optional): page views, device type, approximate location (city/region), events in aggregate.
• Contact form: name, email, and message content (when you submit the form on the Contact page).

How we use data

• Operate, maintain, and secure the website.
• Understand usage in aggregate to improve features and content.
• Respond to support and contact requests that you send us.

Cookies & consent

Our consent banner offers two simple choices: Allow Personalized Ads (ads + analytics with cookies) or Essential Only (non-personalized ads, limited cookies). Your selection is stored in your browser asconsent.choice plus a timestamp so we can prove when you opted in.

• Essential cookies always run to keep watchlists, sessions, and security working.
• Analytics and ad-personalization scripts load only after you pick an option.
• Change your mind anytime via the footer link “Privacy & Consent,” which opens the same controls in a small modal.

Ads & affiliates

We may use Google AdSense and affiliate programs. If you allow personalized ads, Google may use cookies to tailor placements. If you choose essential-only, we request non-personalized (contextual) ads or leave the slot empty. Sponsored/affiliate links are clearly labeled. We do not sell personal data.

Data retention & sharing

• We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes above.
• We share data with service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email) under appropriate agreements; never for their independent marketing.
• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

Your rights

• Access, correction, deletion, and portability of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time (this doesn’t affect prior lawful use).

To make a request, use the Contact form. For faster handling, include “Privacy Request” in the subject.