Privacy Policy

1. Overview

ReviewDisparity ("the Site") is an informational service that does not require user accounts, logins, or registration. We are committed to respecting your privacy and being transparent about the limited data we collect.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or process:

• Personal names, email addresses, or contact information
• User accounts, passwords, or login credentials
• Payment or financial information
• User-generated content or comments
• Location data beyond what is inherent in IP addresses

3. Information We May Collect

Analytics Data

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring websites and search terms
• Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
• General geographic region (country/city level)

This data is used solely to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve the service. It is not used to identify individual users.

Server Logs

Our servers may automatically log standard request information including IP addresses, request timestamps, and user agent strings. This data is used for security monitoring, rate limiting, and debugging purposes. Server logs are retained for a limited period and are not shared with third parties.

Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage to save your theme preference (light or dark mode). This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

4. Cookies

The Site itself does not set first-party cookies. However, if Google Analytics is enabled, it may set cookies to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. These are third-party cookies governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Publicly Available Data

The Site displays information about game journalists, gaming outlets, and video games that is publicly available from sources such as OpenCritic, Steam, and Metacritic. This includes publicly listed names, review scores, and publication information. We do not collect or display private or non-public information about any individual.

If you are a journalist or outlet representative and have concerns about how your publicly available data is presented, please contact us through our available channels.

6. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

7. Third-Party Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as original review articles, Steam store pages, or Metacritic pages). These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, security headers, and rate limiting to protect the Site and its visitors. 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. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our available contact channels.