Privacy Policy

Introduction

Rivals Compendium ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.rivals-compendium.com (the "Service").

This is a fan-made website providing information about Marvel Rivals. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Marvel Entertainment, NetEase Games, or any official entity. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Currently, our website does not require user registration or account creation. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or payment information through our website.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address
• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language settings
• Device Information: Operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Referral Information: The website that referred you to our Service
• Timestamp Data: Date and time of your visit

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., theme selection)

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Local Storage

We may use browser local storage to store your preferences (such as theme selection) and improve your experience. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Ensure the website functions correctly and is accessible
• To Analyze Usage: Understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience
• To Monitor Technical Issues: Identify and resolve technical problems, errors, and performance issues
• To Understand User Preferences: Analyze usage patterns to enhance content and features
• To Deliver Targeted Advertisements: Display relevant advertisements (if applicable) to support website operations
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal requirements and respond to legal requests

Third-Party Services

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze website usage and understand visitor behavior. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website. The information generated by these services may be transmitted to and stored by these third parties.

Google Analytics: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Advertising Services

We may use third-party advertising services, such as Google AdSense, to display advertisements on our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to personalize advertisements based on your browsing history and interests.

Google AdSense: You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Hosting and Infrastructure

Our website is hosted on third-party platforms (such as Vercel, Netlify, or similar services). These platforms may collect certain technical information as part of their service provision. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., analytics, hosting)
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation
• To Protect Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

Data Retention

We retain collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure HTTPS connections (SSL/TLS encryption)
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to facilities located outside your jurisdiction.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights (All Users)

• Right to Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your information
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service

GDPR Rights (European Union Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Note: We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers as described in this policy.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

Opt-Out Options

You have several options to limit the collection and use of your information:

• Browser Settings: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies
• Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings (we respect this signal)
• Analytics Opt-Out: Use browser extensions or tools to opt-out of analytics tracking
• Advertising Opt-Out: Use advertising industry opt-out tools (e.g., Digital Advertising Alliance)

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Providing notice on our website (for material changes)

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.