Privacy

Welcome to oregontrail.ws (the "Website").

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 29, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to oregontrail.ws (the “Website”). At oregontrail.ws, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable United States laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

  • Voluntarily Provided Information: We do not require you to register or provide personal information to access our Website. However, if you choose to participate in the comments section, you may be asked to provide a nickname and an email address. These do not have to be real or personally identifiable, and we do not verify this information. The information is used solely to prevent spam and allow participation in discussions.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: We may collect certain information automatically when you visit the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Website. This data is used to analyze and improve the functionality of our Website.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of our Website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Operate and maintain our Website: Ensure the Website functions properly and efficiently.
  • Improve user experience: Analyze how users interact with the Website to enhance features and content.
  • Prevent misuse: Monitor for fraudulent or illegal activities and protect the security of our Website.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze usage information. Google Analytics collects data such as IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and other usage information.

3.2 Legal Obligations

  • We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights.

4. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for users of all ages, including children under 13 years old. We are committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

  • Parental Consent: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information to us.
  • Information Collected from Children: In the comments section, users may provide a nickname and email address. These are used solely to prevent spam and facilitate participation. We do not use this information for any other purpose.
  • Parental Rights: Parents or guardians have the right to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child’s personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@oregontrail.ws.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Your Choices

  • Opt-Out of Analytics Tracking: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

8. 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 with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Thank you for visiting oregontrail.ws and trusting us with your privacy.