Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Haplo Gaming Chef

Effective Date: June 12, 2025

Welcome to Haplo Gaming Chef (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the site”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Blogger site, which provides video game guides and includes third-party services such as Google AdSense and Amazon affiliate links.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use the site.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information in several ways when you interact with our website.

a. Personal Information

We do not directly collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or physical address unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through comments, contact forms, or email subscriptions).

b. Non-Personal Information

When you visit the website, we automatically collect non-personal information such as:

• Browser type and version

• IP address

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages you viewed and time spent on each

• Referring and exit pages

• Clicks and interactions on ads or links

This data is collected for analytics and performance optimization.

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2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites remember your preferences and activity. We use cookies for:

• Analyzing traffic and user behavior

• Displaying personalized advertisements

• Remembering your preferences for future visits

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect how the website functions.

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3. Third-Party Services

To operate our site effectively and monetize our content, we use the following third-party services that may collect and use your data.

a. Google AdSense

Our website displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect information as part of the advertising process. This includes:

• Displaying ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites

• Using DoubleClick cookies for ad personalization

• Collecting demographic and interest-based data

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings:
https://adssettings.google.com

More on how Google uses information from sites:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

b. Amazon Affiliate Links

Haplo Gaming Chef is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

When you click on an Amazon affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Amazon may collect data such as:

• Your interactions with the affiliate link

• Browser and device information

• Items you purchase

For more information, refer to Amazon’s Privacy Notice:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496

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4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain our website

• To improve user experience and site functionality

• To analyze website traffic and performance

• To display relevant advertisements

• To comply with legal obligations

• To communicate with users when applicable (e.g., comment replies, contact forms)

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5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal data with our partners and advertisers.

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes

• Enforce our site policies

• Protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety

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6. Data Retention

We retain non-personal data collected via cookies and analytics tools for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. User-submitted content like comments or emails may be retained indefinitely unless requested otherwise.

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7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

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8. Security Measures

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, including:

• Using secure hosting via Blogger

• Regularly updating software and security settings

• Monitoring site performance and vulnerabilities

Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

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9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., game developer sites, Amazon product pages). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any site they visit.

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10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Object to certain types of data processing

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Opt-out of targeted advertising (see sections above for Google and Amazon opt-out links)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: haplogamingchef@gmail.com

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of the site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

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12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Email: haplogamingchef@gmail.com
Website: https://haplogamingchef.blogspot.com

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Haplo Gaming Chef is committed to protecting your privacy and creating a safe environment for gamers to enjoy helpful and entertaining video game guides.