Introduction & Scope
At Horror Games Realm (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible from horrorgamesrealm.com ,we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect ,how we use it ,and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit or interact with our website.
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and subscribers who access Horror Games Realm, including those who browse our horror game recommendations and lists, subscribe to newsletters ,interact with advertisements, or engage with affiliate links, sponsored content, or product offerings.
By accessing or using our website ,you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Horror Games Realm may collect both personal information and non-personal information from users in various ways, including when visitors browse the site, submit forms, subscribe to newsletters ,or interact with advertisements and affiliate content.
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Any information you choose to include when sending us messages through contact forms or email
- we do not require users to provide personal information to simply browse the website.
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non personal information when you visit Horror Games Realm, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages ,and referring URLs
This data is collected through analytics tools, cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies ,and is used to improve website performance, content relevance, and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
Horror Games Realm uses the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and content
- To personalize user experience and provide relevant horror game recommendations
- To send newsletters, updates ,or promotional emails (only if you have opted in)
- To respond to inquiries, messages ,or support requests
- to monitor and analyze usage trends and website performance
- To display advertisements and measure their effectiveness
- To track affiliate referrals and sponsored content performance
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our site policies
We do not sell, rent ,or trade your personal information to third parties. Any data usage is limited to the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Horror Games Realm uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience ,analyze website traffic ,and support advertising and affiliate activities.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality ,including WordPress core features and security.
- Analytics cookies :Used to understand how visitors interact with the site(such as pages viewed and time spent) ,helping us improve content and performance.
- Advertising cookies :Used by advertising partners to display relevant ads and measure ad performance.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: Used to track referrals from affiliate links and attribute commissions when applicable.
Managing Cookies
You can choose to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings ,please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
Where required by law ,users will be presented with a cookie consent notice allowing them to accept or manage cookie preferences.
Third-Party Services & Privacy Policies
Horror Games Realm may use third party services to support website functionality ,analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking, and content monetization. These third parties may collect, store ,or process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Examples of third party services we may use include:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks such as Google AdSense)
- Affiliate programs and partner platforms
- Email marketing and newsletter services
- Payment processors for product sales.
Horror Games Realm has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for ,the content, privacy policies ,or practices of any third-party websites, services, or advertisers. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how their data is handled.
Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Horror Games Realm is committed to respecting the data protection rights of users ,including those located in the European Economic Area (EEA) and California.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
If you are a resident of the EEA ,you have the right to:
- Access copies of your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights ,you may contact us using the information provided on our website. We will respond to valid requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
CCPA Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,California residents have the right to:
- Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Request that personal data not be sold
Horror Games Realm does not sell users’ personal information. Requests may be submitted through our contact page.
Children’s Information
Horror Games Realm does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activity and to help enforce this Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information through our website.
If you believe that your child has provided personal information on Horror Games Realm ,please contact us immediately. We will take reasonable steps to promptly remove such information from our records.
Consent & Updates to This Privacy Policy
By using Horror Games Realm ,you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices ,technologies, legal requirements ,or services. Any updates will be posted on this page ,and the revised policy will take effect immediately upon publication. We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect their information.