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隐私政策

the-freak-circus game guide 的隐私政策，说明网站如何处理 IP 地址、用户输入、分析数据和第三方服务。

Privacy Policy for the-freak-circus game guide

Last updated: May 26, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the-freak-circus game guide (“we,” “our,” or “us”) handles information when you use our website or services.

Product description: the-freak-circus game guide provides information, tips, consultation, and strategy guides for the game the-freak-circus.

We aim to keep this policy clear and simple. We do not require user registration, we do not offer payments, and we do not intentionally store user data.

1. Who We Are

Product name: the-freak-circus game guide
Service type: Game guide, information, and strategy consultation website
Target market: Global
Contact email: privacy@the-freak-circus.site

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, you can contact us at:

privacy@the-freak-circus.site

2. Age Requirement

Our service is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at privacy@the-freak-circus.site, and we will take reasonable steps to delete such information if applicable.

3. Information We Collect

We do not require users to create an account. We do not intentionally save user profiles or long-term user records.

However, some limited information may be processed when you visit or use the website.

3.1 IP Address

What it is:
Your IP address may be processed automatically when you access the website.

Why we use it:
We may use IP address information for:

Website delivery
Security and abuse prevention
Basic traffic routing
Protection against spam, bots, attacks, or misuse
Hosting and network operations through Cloudflare

Retention period:
We do not intentionally store IP addresses in our own user database. However, our hosting and infrastructure providers, such as Cloudflare, may temporarily process or retain IP address logs according to their own policies.

Typical retention depends on the third-party provider’s systems and security needs.

Legal basis under GDPR:
Legitimate interests, including website security, service delivery, and fraud prevention.

3.2 User Input Text

What it is:
If the website allows you to enter text, questions, search terms, comments, or game-related consultation requests, that text may be processed to provide the requested guide or response.

Why we use it:
We use user input text to:

Respond to your request
Provide game-related information or strategy guidance
Improve the usability of the current interaction
Troubleshoot service issues if necessary

Retention period:
We do not require registration and do not intentionally save user input text as a user record.

User input may be processed temporarily during the active session or request. Unless needed for security, debugging, or legal reasons, we do not keep user input after it is no longer needed to provide the service.

Legal basis under GDPR:
Performance of a service requested by the user, and legitimate interests in operating and improving the website.

3.3 Analytics Data

What it is:
We may collect limited analytics data through Plausible Analytics.

Analytics data may include information such as:

Page views
Referring websites
Browser type
Device type
Country or region-level traffic information
Time of visit
General usage patterns

Plausible is designed to be privacy-friendly and does not require traditional tracking cookies in many standard setups.

Why we use it:
We use analytics data to:

Understand how visitors use the website
Improve content and site structure
Identify popular pages and guides
Monitor website performance
Make product and content decisions

Retention period:
Analytics data is retained according to Plausible’s settings and policies. We use analytics in aggregated or non-directly identifying form where possible.

We do not use analytics data to create personal user profiles.

Legal basis under GDPR:
Legitimate interests in understanding and improving our website, unless consent is required by applicable law for a specific analytics setup.

4. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not require or intentionally collect:

User accounts
Passwords
Payment card details
Billing information
Government ID numbers
Sensitive personal information
Precise location data
Children’s personal data
Long-term user profiles

The website has no payment function.

5. Third-Party Services We Use

We use third-party services to operate and improve the website.

5.1 Cloudflare

Purpose:
Cloudflare provides hosting, security, traffic routing, caching, and protection against attacks.

Data processed:
Cloudflare may process technical data such as:

IP address
Request headers
Browser and device information
Security logs
Network traffic data

Retention:
Cloudflare may retain technical and security logs according to its own policies.

More information:
You can review Cloudflare’s privacy practices on Cloudflare’s official website.

5.2 Plausible Analytics

Purpose:
Plausible helps us understand website traffic and usage in a privacy-friendly way.

Data processed:
Plausible may process analytics data such as:

Page views
Referral source
Device type
Browser type
Country or region-level information
Visit time

Retention:
Analytics data is retained according to Plausible’s settings and privacy policy.

More information:
You can review Plausible’s privacy practices on Plausible’s official website.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use limited cookies or similar technologies if required for:

Website security
Basic functionality
Traffic protection
Analytics

We use Plausible for analytics, which is generally designed to minimize personal tracking.

If we add new cookies, advertising trackers, or marketing pixels in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and, where required, request consent.

7. How We Use Information

We use the limited information described above for the following purposes:

To provide the website and guide content

For example, showing game guides, consultation content, and strategy information.

To respond to user input

If you enter text, we process it to provide the requested response or information.

To keep the website secure

We use technical data to prevent spam, abuse, attacks, and unauthorized activity.

To improve the website

We use aggregated analytics data to understand which pages are useful and how visitors interact with the site.

To comply with legal obligations

If required by law, we may process or disclose limited information.

8. Data Retention Summary

Below is a simple summary of the data we may process, why we process it, and how long it is kept.

IP Address

Purpose: Security, hosting, website delivery, abuse prevention
Stored by us: Not intentionally stored in our own user database
Retention: May be temporarily retained by Cloudflare or infrastructure providers according to their policies
Typical basis: Legitimate interests

User Input Text

Purpose: To respond to user requests and provide game guide or consultation information
Stored by us: Not intentionally saved as a user record
Retention: Processed temporarily for the active request or session, unless needed for security, debugging, or legal reasons
Typical basis: Performance of the requested service; legitimate interests

Analytics Data

Purpose: Website improvement, usage analysis, performance monitoring
Stored by us: Aggregated or non-directly identifying analytics where possible
Retention: According to Plausible settings and policies
Typical basis: Legitimate interests, or consent where required by law

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share or allow processing of limited information with service providers that help us operate the website, including:

Cloudflare for hosting, security, and traffic protection
Plausible for privacy-friendly analytics

These providers process information only as needed to provide their services to us.

We may also disclose information if required to:

Comply with applicable law
Respond to lawful requests
Protect our rights, users, or the public
Prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats

10. International Data Transfers

Because our service is available globally and our third-party providers may operate internationally, information may be processed in countries other than where you live.

Where required by applicable law, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms used by our service providers.

11. GDPR Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another region with similar privacy laws, you may have the following rights:

11.1 Right of Access

You may request a copy of personal data we hold about you.

Because we do not require accounts and do not intentionally store user data, we may have limited or no personal data that can be linked to you.

11.2 Right to Deletion

You may request that we delete personal data we hold about you.

If we have any identifiable data connected to your request, we will take reasonable steps to delete it unless we are required to keep it for legal, security, or legitimate operational reasons.

11.3 Right to Data Portability

You may request a copy of personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, where applicable.

Because we do not maintain user accounts or stored user profiles, this right may be limited in practice.

11.4 Right to Object

You may object to certain processing based on legitimate interests, such as analytics or security-related processing, where applicable.

We will review your request and respond according to applicable law.

11.5 Right to Restrict Processing

You may request that we limit how we process your personal data in certain circumstances.

11.6 Right to Withdraw Consent

If we rely on consent for any processing, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

11.7 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

privacy@the-freak-circus.site

12. CCPA / CPRA Notice for California Users

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act.

These rights may include:

The right to know what personal information is collected
The right to request deletion of personal information
The right to correct inaccurate personal information
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
The right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

Do Not Sell or Share Statement

We do not sell your personal information.

We also do not knowingly share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

If our practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any legally required opt-out mechanism.

To make a California privacy request, contact:

privacy@the-freak-circus.site

13. No User Registration

The website does not require user registration.

This means:

You do not need to create an account
We do not store account profiles
We do not store passwords
We do not maintain account history
We do not provide account deletion features because accounts are not created

If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy.

14. No Payment Processing

The website does not include payment functionality.

We do not collect:

Credit card numbers
Billing addresses
Payment account details
Subscription information
Purchase history

If payment features are added in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy before or when those features become available.

15. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the website and reduce the risk of unauthorized access, misuse, or abuse.

These measures may include:

Cloudflare security protections
HTTPS encryption
Traffic filtering
Abuse prevention tools
Limited data collection

However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

16. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, game-related resources, communities, or external content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. You should review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

17. Game and Trademark Disclaimer

the-freak-circus game guide is an informational guide and consultation website for the game the-freak-circus.

Unless clearly stated otherwise, we are not the official developer, publisher, owner, or operator of the game. All game names, trademarks, logos, and related materials belong to their respective owners.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make important changes, we may update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page or provide additional notice where appropriate.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@the-freak-circus.site

20. Legal Notice

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational and compliance-planning purposes only.

This policy does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice about your specific situation, you should consult a qualified attorney.