Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Raiders of the Lost Scent

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The privacy of our visitors is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by Raiders of the Lost Scent and how it is used.

Privacy-related inquiries

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: raidersofthelostscent@protonmail.com

Information We Collect

We do not directly collect personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers from our visitors unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., when contacting us via our contact form or leaving comments).

However, we utilize several third-party services that automatically collect and process certain data about your usage and device when you visit our website:

  1. Google AdSense: Used for personalized and non-personalized advertising
  2. Google Analytics: Used for website traffic analysis and performance monitoring
  3. StatCounter: Used for website statistics and visitor tracking

These third-party tools collect data including, but not limited to:

  • IP address
  • Cookie identifiers
  • Device information and operating system
  • Browser type and version
  • Browsing data (pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs)
  • Geographic location (country/city level)

Comments

If you leave a comment on our blog, the information you provide (name, email address, and comment content) will be stored. Your email address will not be published or shared with third parties.

Purpose of Data Collection

The data collected by these services is used for the following purposes:

  • To display relevant advertisements and manage ad performance
  • To analyze website traffic, user behavior, and overall site performance
  • To improve our content and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Below are the types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics and StatCounter to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymous information including page views, session duration, and traffic sources.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies, specifically the DART cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet. This is a fundamental requirement of the AdSense Program Policies.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at raidersofthelostscent@protonmail.com.

Your Choices and Opt-Out Options

Advertising Preferences

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

Cookie Management

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Analytics Opt-Out

Data Retention

Data collected through third-party services is retained according to their respective privacy policies:

Comments and contact form submissions are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

International Data Transfers

The data collected on our website may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. These third-party service providers comply with applicable data protection frameworks and regulations.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of our third-party service providers:

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Consent to Privacy Policy

By continuing to use our site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site.

You will be asked to provide explicit consent for cookies through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: raidersofthelostscent@protonmail.com
Response Time: We typically respond within 48 hours

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with GDPR and other applicable privacy regulations.

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