Last Updated: January 20, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Brainrot Merge Community ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website brainrotmerge.online and use our gaming community services.
By accessing our website and using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our website or services.
Important: This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Please review the Google AdSense section below to understand how your data is used for advertising purposes.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name and email address when you contact us through our contact form
- Discord username if you join our community server
- Tournament registration information if you participate in gaming events
- Feedback and comments you submit through our website
- Newsletter subscription information
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Device information and screen resolution
- Website usage patterns and page views
- Referral sources and exit pages
- Time and date of your visits
Gaming Performance Data
If you use our interactive gaming features or participate in tournaments, we may collect:
- Game scores and achievement data
- Tournament participation records
- Community interaction history
- Strategy guide usage analytics
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Cookie Management
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your access to certain features.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously and create reports about website activity.
Google AdSense and Advertising
This website uses Google AdSense, a web advertising service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve advertisements based on your interests.
How Google AdSense Works
- Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website and other websites
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings
- You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info
Third-Party Advertisers
Our advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on our website and other sites to provide you with targeted advertising.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California residents have the right to request information about the sale of their personal information and to opt-out of such sales.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
Website Operation and Improvement
- Providing and maintaining our gaming community services
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Analyzing usage patterns to optimize content and features
- Troubleshooting technical issues and providing support
Community Engagement
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Organizing and managing gaming tournaments and events
- Sending newsletters and community updates (with your consent)
- Facilitating community discussions and interactions
Legal Compliance and Protection
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Protecting our rights, property, and safety
- Preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Enforcing our terms of service and community guidelines
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
- Google Analytics for website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google AdSense for advertising services
- Email service providers for newsletter distribution
- Hosting providers for website infrastructure
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, with proper notification to users.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Security Measures
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure with regular backups
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Employee training on data protection practices
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
General Rights
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes
Communication Preferences
- Unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional emails at any time
- Update your communication preferences through your account settings
- Contact us directly to modify your preferences
Cookie Preferences
- Manage cookie settings through your browser
- Opt out of Google AdSense personalized advertising
- Use private browsing mode to limit tracking
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.
When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy and rights in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will delete such information from our systems.
For users between 13 and 18 years old, we encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children's online activities and help them understand their privacy rights.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Contact form submissions: 2 years from submission date
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Tournament data: 3 years for record-keeping purposes
- Website analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default retention)
- Legal compliance data: As required by applicable laws
After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Notify users of significant changes through email or website notices
- Provide a summary of key changes when applicable
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.