Privacy Policy
theranchersguide.com ("the Site") is an independent, fan-made guide website. This policy explains what data the Site collects, how cookies are used — including third-party advertising cookies — and the choices you have.
Information we collect
The Site is a static content website. We do not operate user accounts, and we do not directly collect personally identifiable information. The limited data processing that does occur falls into the categories below.
Cookies and local storage
- Site functionality: our profit calculator stores the entries you create in your browser's local storage so your list persists between visits. This data never leaves your device and can be cleared at any time via your browser settings or the "Clear all entries" button.
- Advertising cookies: see the next section.
- Analytics: we may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate traffic (pages visited, approximate region, device type). Analytics data is used in aggregate form only and is not used to identify individual visitors.
Google AdSense and third-party advertising
The Site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and its partners. Important points:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of many third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices.
We do not control, and are not responsible for, the data practices of third-party advertising vendors. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.
External links
The Site links to external websites (for example Steam, Google Fonts, and opt-out tools). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
Children's privacy
The Site is a general-audience game guide and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the Site evolves (for example, when advertising or analytics are enabled). Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach us via the contact page or at hello@theranchersguide.com.