Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit Valheim Guides, we automatically collect certain information via cookies and analytics tools:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and screen resolution.
• Analytics data: Aggregated statistics about how visitors use our site, collected via Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity.

1.2 Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode).
• Store your cookie consent choice.
• Enable analytics tracking (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity).
• Support advertising partners (Google AdSense) in serving relevant ads.

You can decline non-essential cookies via the cookie consent banner on your first visit. Essential cookies (theme preference) cannot be disabled.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

• Understand how visitors use our site and improve content.
• Monitor site performance and fix technical issues.
• Serve advertisements via Google AdSense (which may use cookies to show personalized ads).

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity for session recording and heatmaps to understand user behavior. Clarity does not collect personally identifiable information. See Microsoft's Privacy Statement.

3.3 Google AdSense

We display ads via Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites (personalized advertising). You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings. For more information, visit the Google Advertising Policy.

4. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to the default retention periods set by Google Analytics (26 months for user-level data) and Microsoft Clarity. Cookie consent preferences are stored for 365 days.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including under GDPR in the EU/EEA and CCPA in California), you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent for cookies and data processing.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data for targeted advertising.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

You can exercise your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies for this site, which will re-display the consent banner.

6. Children's Privacy

Valheim Guides does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

8. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please visit our Contact page.