Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Slitherlink-Guide.com collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit our website or interact with our forms. This website is an independent, non-commercial fan resource about the puzzle game Slitherlink. We are not affiliated with any developer or publisher.
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Overview
We aim to minimize data collection. We only gather information you voluntarily submit through our newsletter form or contact form. We do not embed third-party tracking pixels and we do not sell personal data.
Information We Collect
- Newsletter: email address.
- Contact form: name, email, and the message you provide.
- Basic logs: our hosting may record standard server logs (e.g., IP address, user-agent, date/time) for security and maintenance.
How We Use Information
- To send optional newsletter emails you requested.
- To reply to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
- To maintain site security, prevent abuse, and diagnose service issues.
- To comply with legal obligations where applicable.
Legal Bases (EEA/UK)
- Consent: newsletter communications.
- Legitimate interests: site security, responding to messages, improving content.
- Legal obligation: honoring data rights and keeping necessary records.
Cookies
We strive to operate with minimal cookies. If any strictly necessary cookies are used by our hosting for security or load balancing, they do not track you across sites. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
Data Retention
Newsletter emails are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Contact form messages are retained as long as needed to handle your request and for reasonable backup and audit purposes. Server logs are kept for a limited period required for security and operations.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers such as hosting or email delivery vendors who process data on our behalf under confidentiality and data-protection obligations. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to withdraw consent for newsletter emails at any time.
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter using the instructions in any email, or contact us below.
- Request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us.
- Object to or restrict processing where applicable by law.
Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for a general audience but is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Transfers
Our service providers may process data in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections to help ensure your information remains protected.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact us at privacy@slitherlink-guide.com. Please include your country of residence and the nature of your request.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date will change accordingly. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.