Privacy Policy

We collect information to provide better services to our users and maintain the quality of our gaming archaeology research platform.

Personal Information

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our forms, we collect your name and email address.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email addresses provided for our gaming news newsletter.
• Communication Records: Messages and correspondence when you contact us directly.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, navigation patterns, and referral sources.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data about site performance and user behavior.

We use the collected information for legitimate business purposes and to enhance your experience on oblivara.site.

Primary Uses

• Service Provision: Delivering content, responding to inquiries, and maintaining site functionality.
• Communication: Sending newsletter updates about gaming discoveries and archaeological findings.
• Site Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience and content quality.
• Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on:

• Your explicit consent for newsletter subscriptions
• Legitimate interests in operating and improving our services
• Legal obligations to maintain security and prevent abuse

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and technical maintenance
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Email delivery services for newsletters

These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate potential violations of our terms

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures

• Encryption: Data transmission is protected using SSL/TLS encryption
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security systems and software are regularly updated
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through:

• Your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Our cookie consent banner when you first visit
• Third-party opt-out tools for analytics services

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, depending on your location and applicable laws.

Your Rights Include

• Access: Request information about personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions at any time

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require verification of your identity.

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

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting a notice on our website.

Your continued use of oblivara.site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.