Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Walkthroughs.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit walkthroughs.net (the “Site”). We publish game walkthroughs, guides, and daily puzzle answers. You do not need an account to use the Site, and we do not ask you to register or provide personal details to read our content.

Information we collect

We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to browse the Site. The information we do collect falls into two groups:

• Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and service providers automatically record certain technical data when you visit — including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring page, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. This is used to keep the Site secure, measure traffic, and diagnose problems.
• Information you choose to give us. If you email us or use a contact form, we receive the information you send (such as your name, email address, and message) so we can respond.

Cookies and similar technologies

We and our partners use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to make the Site work, remember your preferences, understand how the Site is used, and deliver and measure advertising. Some cookies are essential for the Site to function; others are optional and are only set with your consent where required.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the Site work. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies, and you can change your choices at any time (see “Your choices and rights” below).

Advertising

The Site is supported by advertising. We use Ezoic and its advertising partners to display ads. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites, and to measure ad performance. This is commonly known as interest-based or personalized advertising.

Ezoic and its partners process certain data as part of serving ads. For a detailed, always-current description of the technologies used, the advertising partners involved, and the data they process, please review the disclosure below:

You can learn more about how Google, one of our advertising partners, uses data at google.com/policies/technologies/partner-sites, and opt out of personalized advertising from participating companies at optout.aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.eu.

Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand aggregate, non-identifying trends — such as which pages are popular and how visitors move through the Site — so we can improve our content. These tools may use cookies and collect the technical data described above.

How we use information

• To operate, maintain, and secure the Site;
• To display and measure advertising that keeps the Site free;
• To understand how the Site is used and to improve our content and features;
• To respond to your questions or feedback;
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse;
• To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell the personal information you provide to us directly (such as an email you send us). Note that under some laws, the sharing of data with advertising partners for interest-based ads may be considered a “sale” or “share” — see your rights below.

Legal bases (EEA/UK)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we rely on the following legal bases to process data: your consent (for non-essential cookies and personalized advertising), our legitimate interests (to run, secure, and improve the Site), and compliance with legal obligations. You may withdraw consent at any time.

Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal data; to object to or restrict certain processing; to withdraw consent; and to opt out of personalized advertising or the “sale”/”sharing” of your data. Specifically:

• Consent management. When required, a consent banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies and personalized ads. You can reopen it to change your preferences at any time.
• EEA/UK (GDPR). You may exercise the rights above and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
• California (CCPA/CPRA). You may request access to or deletion of your personal information and opt out of its sale or sharing. We do not knowingly discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

To make a request, contact us at [email protected].

Data retention

We keep automatically collected technical data only as long as needed for the purposes above (typically a limited period for security and analytics), and we keep messages you send us for as long as needed to handle your request and for our records. Our advertising and analytics partners retain data according to their own policies.

Children’s privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

International data transfers

We and our service providers may process and store data in countries other than your own, including the United States. Where required, appropriate safeguards are used to protect your information when it is transferred.

Third-party links and trademarks

The Site links to third-party websites and references third-party games and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. Walkthroughs.net is an independent reference site and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the publishers of the games we cover; all game names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be highlighted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, email us at [email protected]. See also our Terms of Service.