1. Introduction
Welcome to pillarsofeternitypatch.wiki ("the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our fan-made Pillars of Eternity guide website. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the Site. However, the following data may be collected automatically:
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site. This may include your IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
- Cookies: Google Analytics may place cookies on your device to collect anonymous usage statistics. We also use local storage to remember your theme preference (light/dark mode) and language selection — this data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers.
- Log data: Our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically log basic request information such as IP address, user agent, and timestamp for security and performance purposes.
3. How We Use Information
Collected information is used solely to:
- Improve the quality and relevance of our game guides
- Understand which pages are most useful to visitors
- Ensure the Site functions correctly and remains secure
- Fix technical issues and optimize performance
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads of its own advertising network. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information on how Google handles data, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
The Site uses the following:
- Google Analytics cookies: Anonymous visitor tracking, used only for aggregate statistics.
- Local storage: Stores your theme (light/dark) and language preferences locally in your browser. This data is never transmitted to our servers.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect analytics but will not impact core Site functionality.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to external websites, including Steam, Obsidian Entertainment forums, YouTube, and other game resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect any data processed through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the GitHub repository at github.com/haisinuo-rgb/pillarsofeternitypatch.