Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Outer Worlds 2 Guide ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through analytics and tracking technologies:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, scroll depth
• Location Data: General geographic location (country/city level) based on IP address
• Referral Information: Website that referred you to our site

2.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you interact with our website
• Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
• Serve personalized advertisements

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Website Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve our content
• Performance Optimization: To enhance website speed and user experience
• Content Personalization: To provide relevant gaming guides and tips
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about your visits. This data helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate our site, and where our visitors come from.

Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, geographic location, device information
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

4.2 Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our website through session recordings and heatmaps. This helps us identify usability issues and improve our design.

Data Collected: Mouse movements, clicks, scrolling behavior, form interactions
Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement

4.3 Google AdSense

We participate in the Google AdSense program to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites.

Data Collected: Browsing history, ad impressions, clicks, conversions
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Ad Settings: Manage Your Ad Settings

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Analytics and advertising partners mentioned above
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising
• Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track signals when possible

7. Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: Contact Form
Website: The Outer Worlds 2 Guide

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights