{"id":3,"date":"2025-03-18T19:57:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T19:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freebuilders.org\/blog\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-04-04T02:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T02:16:15","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freebuilders.org\/blog\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Freebuilders.org Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> April 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freebuilders.org is an independent gaming editorial website.<br>Our mission is to explore the ideas, design, and culture that shape gaming today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website URL:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/freebuilders.org\">https:\/\/freebuilders.org<\/a><br><strong>Contact:<\/strong> For privacy-specific concerns, please email: <strong><a>support@freebuilders.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Personal Data We Collect and Why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freebuilders.org does not collect personal information like names, emails, or phone numbers <strong>except when users voluntarily submit a comment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor\u2019s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection and moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We operate primarily as an informational site focused on gaming content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, like many websites, we may use cookies and third-party services for limited purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Affiliate Links:<\/strong> Some links on our site may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. These links may use cookies to track referrals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analytics:<\/strong> We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous usage data to help us understand site traffic and improve our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other than voluntary comment submissions, the data collected is anonymous and does not personally identify visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udde8\ufe0f Comments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When visitors leave comments on Freebuilders.org, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor\u2019s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may also use an anonymized string (also called a hash) created from your email address to check if you are using the Gravatar service.<br>The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: <a>https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/<\/a>.<br>After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) may be visible to the public alongside your comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comments are moderated to ensure discussions remain thoughtful and respectful.<br>We reserve the right to remove any comments that are offensive, irrelevant, spam, or violate our editorial standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors cannot upload media files to the website.<br>No media-related personal data is collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not use contact forms to collect user data at this time.<br>If you email us directly, your message and email address may be retained for customer service purposes, but will not be used for marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use cookies for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Affiliate Tracking:<\/strong> Cookies may track clicks on affiliate links to attribute sales properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analytics:<\/strong> Cookies help us understand visitor behavior and website performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to gather anonymous information such as page views, time on site, and referring websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opt-Out:<\/strong> You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the <a>Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who We Share Your Data With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freebuilders.org does <strong>not sell<\/strong>, <strong>trade<\/strong>, or <strong>share<\/strong> personal data with third parties.<br>However, third-party services we use (like affiliate networks or analytics providers) may collect anonymous information in accordance with their own privacy policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example third parties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affiliate networks like Amazon Associates or others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long We Retain Your Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since Freebuilders.org does not collect user data through registrations or forms, we do not store personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analytics and affiliate-related cookies are subject to the retention policies of the third-party providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Rights You Have Over Your Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have contacted us by email, you may request access to or deletion of any personal data we hold.<br>Please email <strong><a>support@freebuilders.org<\/a><\/strong> for such requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Your Data Is Sent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analytics and affiliate tracking data may be processed outside of the European Union.<br>We work only with reputable services that comply with GDPR or similar data protection standards where required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Protect Your Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We use HTTPS encryption to secure the website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We regularly update our software and plugins to ensure security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We limit the use of third-party services to trusted, industry-standard providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr 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