Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 20, 2026

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how hearthstonedecktracker.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We operate an informational software download site dedicated to Hearthstone Deck Tracker, a free open-source deck tracking tool for Hearthstone.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please stop using the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to give us. This is limited to:

  • Contact form submissions — your name, email address, and message content when you reach out through our Contact page.

We do not require user accounts, registration, or login. There is no e-commerce, payment processing, or newsletter sign-up on this site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit hearthstonedecktracker.com, certain technical data is recorded automatically by our servers and third-party services:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
  • Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site may use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

WordPress uses functional cookies to keep the site running properly. These are necessary for basic operations and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the site. GA4 collects aggregated data such as pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and general demographics. It does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out of GA4 tracking by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We may display ads through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings or visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party ad cookies.

Cloudflare Cookies

Cloudflare, our CDN and security provider, sets cookies such as __cf_bm and __cflb to manage bot protection and load balancing. These are strictly functional.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain hearthstonedecktracker.com
  • To analyze traffic patterns and improve our content using GA4
  • To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To respond to inquiries submitted through the Contact page
  • To detect and prevent security threats through Cloudflare

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is listed above.

Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

Google Analytics 4 Traffic analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense Display advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google Ad Privacy
Cloudflare CDN and security service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
WordPress Self-hosted open-source CMS. No data is transmitted to WordPress.org from our installation.

We do not control how these third-party services handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • We do not sell your personal data to anyone.
  • We do not share your data with third parties beyond the services described above (Google, Cloudflare).
  • We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
  • Aggregated, anonymized data (which cannot identify you) may be used internally to improve the website.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged.
  • Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months).
  • Contact form submissions: Kept until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
  • Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have individual expiration dates set by the issuing service.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options for controlling how your data is handled:

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, port, and object to the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what personal data we collect, request its deletion, opt out of its sale (we do not sell data), and receive equal service regardless of exercising these rights.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through this website:

  • All connections are encrypted via HTTPS/SSL.
  • Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a web application firewall (WAF).
  • Server access is restricted and monitored.

That said, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party services may process data in countries other than your own. By using this website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other recognized safeguards to protect transferred data.

Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are published means you accept the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through our Contact page.