Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our website:

• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (city/country level). This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
• Cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous traffic data. We also use localStorage to remember your theme preference (light/dark mode) and language selection. These are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.
• Server Logs: Our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser user agents, referring URLs, and timestamps for security and performance monitoring.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To analyze website traffic and improve our content and user experience
• To understand which guides and pages are most popular
• To monitor and prevent abuse, fraud, and security threats
• To remember your preferences (theme, language) across sessions
• To ensure the website functions correctly across different devices and browsers

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Analytics (GA4): Used for website traffic analysis. Google may use collected data in accordance with their own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Vercel: Our hosting provider. Vercel may collect server logs and usage data for security and performance purposes. See Vercel Privacy Policy.
• Google Tag Manager: Used to manage analytics tags. No personal data is stored by GTM itself.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses the following storage mechanisms:

• Google Analytics Cookies: _ga, _ga_* — Used to distinguish users and sessions. Expires after 2 years.
• LocalStorage: theme (light/dark preference), lang (language preference) — Stored indefinitely until cleared by the user.

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Google Analytics tracking but will not impact core website functionality.

5. Data Retention

• Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months before automatic deletion.
• Server logs are retained by Vercel for security purposes per their policy.
• LocalStorage data remains on your device until you clear it.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a usable format)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below. Note that most of our data is aggregated and anonymous, and we may not be able to identify or retrieve data specific to an individual user.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. Material changes will be highlighted. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@fireteamelite2.wiki
• Website: https://www.fireteamelite2.wiki