1. Introduction
Shrouded Realms ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
- Comments or messages you submit
- Survey responses (if you participate)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral sources
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver our newsletter and updates
- Improve our website and content
- Analyze site performance
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use a minimal first-party cookie to store your consent preferences. We do not use analytics or advertising cookies on our Website.
- Strictly necessary: cookie_consent (remembers your choice) — expires after 12 months
- Third-party services: External providers such as MailerLite and YouTube may set their own cookies when you interact with their services. Refer to their policies for details.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings, or by clearing cookies for this site. If you clear cookies, we will ask for your preferences again.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information through:
- Secure SSL encryption
- Regular security updates
- Limited data access
- Secure third-party services
6. Third-Party Services
5.1 YouTube
Our website includes YouTube content. When you interact with YouTube elements:
- YouTube may collect usage data
- YouTube's privacy policy applies
- We don't control YouTube's data collection
5.2 MailerLite
Our newsletter service uses MailerLite:
- Data is processed according to MailerLite's privacy standards
- You can unsubscribe at any time
- MailerLite's privacy policy applies to subscription data
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request data deletion
- Opt-out of communications
- Lodge complaints with authorities
8. International Data Transfer
We operate from Australia. Your data may be processed in:
- Australia (primary location)
- Countries where our service providers operate
- Locations where YouTube processes data
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us through our website.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Continued use of our services after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.
We operate from Australia and aim to align with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and guidance from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).