Last updated: October 11, 2025.
Information collected
- Account and profile data provided by registered users, if registration is available, including submitted fields and any profile content managed by site administrators.
- Comments data (form fields), IP address, and browser user agent for spam detection; Gravatar may receive a hashed email to determine if a profile image should display.
- Device, log, and cookie data related to site operation, analytics, and security (e.g., login/session cookies, screen preferences) as described below.
- Analytics events and aggregated usage statistics via Google Analytics, including cookies as described by Google, to generate site usage reports.
- Interaction data from embedded third‑party content (e.g., videos, images, articles) and affiliated services that may set their own cookies and tracking.
- Advertising identifiers and related data collected and used to serve and measure advertising as described in the Advertising section.
Cookies and similar technologies
Operational cookies maintain sessions, remember preferences, and support core functionality, including temporary cookies to test browser support and persistent cookies for login and display choices where applicable. Additional cookies may be set by analytics, advertising partners, affiliates, and embedded third parties as described in their respective notices and tools.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is used to analyze site usage via cookies and similar technologies, producing aggregated reports that help improve content and performance. More information on Google’s data practices and choices is available in Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy, which should be reviewed for details on cookies and controls.
Advertising
CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement.
Embedded content and affiliates
Articles may include embedded content that behaves as if the visitor accessed the third‑party site directly, which can enable that third party to collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions consistent with its own policies. Where affiliate programs are utilized, tracking technologies may record outbound clicks and conversions in accordance with affiliate program terms and privacy notices.
How information is used
Information is used to operate and secure the site, deliver content and features, moderate comments, personalize experiences, measure performance, and comply with legal obligations. Aggregated analytics and advertising data support site optimization and monetization, with advertising managed through Raptive as noted above.
Sharing and disclosure
Information may be shared with service providers that operate the site (e.g., hosting, security, analytics), with advertising partners, with embedded or affiliate providers when content is interacted with, and when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
Data retention
Comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely to facilitate automated moderation of follow‑ups, and registered user profile data may be retained while an account remains active and for required recordkeeping. Retention periods for analytics and operational logs may vary based on technical needs, legal requirements, and security practices.
Rights and choices (United States)
Residents of certain U.S. states have rights, which may include the rights to access, delete, correct, and receive information about data practices, and to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by applicable law. To exercise applicable opt‑out rights, visitors can use the site’s consent management tool and “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” controls where provided, including honoring Global Privacy Control signals as required.
Do Not Track and GPC
Legacy “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals are not acted upon because they are not a current legal requirement, but functionally similar Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals are treated as opt‑out requests consistent with applicable laws. Any broad statements implying universal browser‑signal compliance have been removed to avoid confusion and to reflect current regulatory expectations.
Rights and bases (EEA/UK)
Where the GDPR/UK GDPR applies, processing may rely on legal bases including consent (e.g., for certain cookies), contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., site security and improvement), and legal obligations. EEA/UK residents may have rights to access, rectify, delete, restrict, object to processing, and data portability, subject to applicable limits and verification.
Children’s privacy
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law for consent to online services, and information about minors is not knowingly collected without appropriate consent. If a parent or guardian believes data about a child has been collected, a request for deletion can be submitted via the contact method below.
Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to help protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss, recognizing that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Visitors should take care when choosing what information to share in public areas such as comments.
International data transfers
Depending on the visitor’s location and services used, data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws, subject to safeguards and contractual measures required by applicable regulations. Additional information about cross‑border safeguards can be made available upon request through the contact method below.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in site practices, partners, or legal requirements, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly. Material changes will be communicated by updating this page and ensuring the privacy link remains visible site‑wide.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy requests can be directed to contact (at) raiderking.com.