At CSGOPromos.com (the "Site"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, interact with our content, or leave comments. The Site is a blog focused on promotions, deals, and affiliate links related to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and similar gaming topics. We allow users to comment on posts to foster community discussion.
By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site.
## 1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better experience and improve our content. The types of information we may collect include:
### Personal Information - **From Comments**: When you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect the name, email address, and comment content you provide. These are publicly visible on the Site (name and comment) or used internally (email for notifications or moderation). - **Contact Information**: If you contact us via email or a contact form (if available), we collect your name, email address, and message details.
### Non-Personal Information - **Automatically Collected Data**: We may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of access, and referral sources. This helps us understand Site usage and improve performance. - **Cookies and Tracking**: See Section 5 for details on cookies and similar technologies.
We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, health data) unless voluntarily provided in comments, in which case it is treated as public.
## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes: - To enable and moderate comments, including notifying you of replies or updates to the post. - To respond to your inquiries or communications. - To analyze Site traffic and user behavior to improve content, layout, and affiliate recommendations. - To display personalized ads or affiliate links based on your interests (e.g., gaming promotions). - To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, or enforce our terms. - For internal analytics and research to enhance the Site's relevance to CS:GO promotions.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
## 3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in limited circumstances: - **Service Providers**: With trusted third-party vendors who assist with Site operations, such as hosting (e.g., WordPress or similar), email services, or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide. - **Affiliate Partners**: When you click an affiliate link, we may share anonymized data (e.g., referral traffic) with affiliate networks to track commissions. Your personal information is not shared unless required for a specific promotion. - **Legal Requirements**: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, or to protect our rights, safety, or property. - **Business Transfers**: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Comments are public and may be visible to other users or search engines. We recommend not sharing sensitive information in comments.
## 4. Affiliate Links Disclosure
The Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services (e.g., CS:GO skin marketplaces or gaming gear). If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This is disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines where applicable. We only promote products we believe are relevant and valuable to our audience.
## 5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to: - Remember your preferences (e.g., comment settings). - Analyze Site usage via tools like Google Analytics. - Serve targeted ads through networks like Google AdSense.
You can control cookies through your browser settings: - Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when they are sent. - Disabling cookies may limit Site functionality, such as comment forms.
For more on Google Analytics, visit [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
We do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers, as there is no industry standard.
## 6. Comments Section
Comments are moderated for spam, abuse, or off-topic content. We may: - Publish, edit, or delete comments at our discretion. - Use your email to notify you of replies (you can opt out in comment settings). - Retain comment data indefinitely for archival purposes, unless you request deletion (see Section 8).
By commenting, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute your comment content on the Site.
## 7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no online transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials (if applicable).
## 8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR for EU users or CCPA for California residents), you may have rights to: - Access, correct, or delete your personal information. - Opt out of data sharing or targeted advertising. - Withdraw consent for processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at csgopromosbusiness@gmail.com . We will respond within 30 days. For comment deletion, reply to our moderation email or use the contact form.
You can also: - Unsubscribe from email notifications in comment replies. - Manage cookie preferences via browser settings.
## 9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians should contact us if they believe their child has provided information.
## 10. International Users
The Site is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where privacy laws may differ. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.
## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Policy on the Site with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
