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 unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via contact forms or comments). However, we use third-party services that automatically collect data:

• Advertising partner (Mediavine Journey): Used for personalized and non-personalized advertising.
• Google Analytics: Used for traffic analysis and performance monitoring. This service collects anonymized data including pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/city level).
• StatCounter: Used for visitor tracking. This service collects IP addresses (anonymized), browser information, pages visited, referral sources, and device information for statistical purposes.

Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR Article 6) We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Advertising (Mediavine Journey): Your explicit consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR)
• Analytics (Google Analytics, StatCounter): Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) in understanding site performance and improving user experience. You can object to this processing at any time.
• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
• Contact Form Submissions: Your consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) or contract fulfillment (Art. 6.1.b GDPR) depending on the inquiry.

Advertising (Mediavine Journey) This Site is affiliated with Mediavine Journey for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site. Mediavine Journey and its third-party technology partners (Vendors) use cookies and unique identifiers for personalized advertising, performance measurement, and audience analysis.

• Compliance: This site and Mediavine Journey operate in accordance with the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) v2.2.
• Data Sharing: By providing consent, you agree to the sharing of gathered data with Mediavine, Google, and their authorized advertising partners to show you relevant interests-based ads. Data shared may include: browsing behavior, device information, IP address, and cookie identifiers.

Google Consent Mode v2 We have implemented Google Consent Mode v2 to respect user privacy choices while maintaining compliance with GDPR and Google policies.

• If consent is granted, Google Analytics and advertising technologies will use cookies as described.
• If consent is denied, Google services will not store cookies. In this case, Google may receive anonymous, aggregated signals ("cookieless pings") for statistical purposes only, which do not allow the identification of individual users. These cookieless pings are processed in compliance with GDPR and the Schrems II ruling, ensuring adequate data protection for EU visitors.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website uses cookies to function properly. We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) certified under the IAB TCF v2.2 framework to manage your cookie preferences.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. These include: session cookies, security cookies, and cookie consent preference storage.
• Analytics & Advertising Cookies: Used only after you have provided explicit consent through our cookie consent banner. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by clicking the "Review Cookie Consent" link in the footer.

Data Retention We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Analytics data (Google Analytics): Retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
• Analytics data (StatCounter): Retained according to StatCounter's retention policy (typically 500 log entries or 3 months for free accounts).
• Advertising data (Mediavine Journey): Managed by Mediavine and its partners according to their respective retention policies, typically up to 13 months for advertising identifiers.
• Contact form submissions: Retained until the purpose of the inquiry is fulfilled, then deleted within 90 days unless you request otherwise.
• Cookie consent records: Retained for 12 months to demonstrate compliance.

Your Rights Under GDPR If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, as well as the right to data portability and the right to object to or restrict processing. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise these rights, contact us at: raidersofthelostscent@protonmail.com.

International Data Transfers Some of our third-party partners (including Google and Mediavine) may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission and compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework where applicable.

Third-Party Privacy Policies We recommend reviewing the policies of our partners:

• Google Privacy & Terms: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Mediavine Privacy Policy: https://www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy/
• StatCounter Privacy: https://statcounter.com/about/privacy/

Children's Privacy Our website is not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

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. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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