Effective Date: 12/16/2024
At Dread Archives, we value the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect your information. By accessing or using our website (www.dreadarchives.com), you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website. This can include:
- Name
- Email address
- Comments or feedback on blog posts
2. Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal information automatically as you interact with our website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Referring URL
- Pages visited on the site
- Date and time of visits
This data is used to improve the user experience, troubleshoot website issues, and analyze traffic patterns.
How We Use Your Information
1. To Improve Our Blog
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries or comments
- Customize the content and layout of our blog
- Analyze and optimize the performance of our site
2. To Communicate with You
We may use your email address to send you newsletters, blog updates, or marketing communications related to horror media or Dread Archives. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the emails.
3. To Protect the Site and Its Users
We may use your information to ensure the security and functionality of our website, including preventing fraud or abuse of our services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Dread Archives may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you during subsequent visits, track your preferences, and provide a more personalized browsing experience.
You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party services, such as website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), social media sharing buttons, and embedded content from other platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitter, Instagram). These third parties may collect data about your usage of the site and have their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how your data may be collected and used. Dread Archives is not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Dread Archives is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
To exercise these rights or for any questions about your personal data, please contact us at (brunobrandini77@gmail.com).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Dread Archives reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will have an effective date listed at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.