Website Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 7, 2025

Introduction

I'm Emmanuel Cruz, a solo indie game developer based in California. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit my website, lanstrash.com. My goal is to be transparent about my data practices and keep expectations clear for my community.

Information I Collect

When you visit my website, I may collect the following information through Google Analytics:

• Non-personal information: Data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and click behavior.
• Anonymized data: Google Analytics aggregates this data to provide insights into website usage, such as visitor counts and popular pages.

I do not collect personally identifiable information (e.g., your name or email) through Google Analytics unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via my contact or newsletter signup forms, covered by a separate Email Privacy Policy).

How I Collect Information

I collect information automatically through:

• Google Analytics: Uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor website usage and performance.
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to track browsing behavior. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

• Analyze website usage to improve content, design, and user experience.
• Understand visitor preferences (e.g., which game pages are most popular).
• Monitor website performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Comply with legal obligations, if applicable.

How I Share Your Information

I do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. I may share anonymized data with:

• Google Analytics: To process and analyze website usage data, subject to Google's privacy policies and my data-sharing agreement with them.
• Legal authorities: If required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or legal process.
• Protection purposes: To protect my rights, property, or safety, or that of my visitors.

California Residents (CCPA): Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, I do not sell your personal information. You have the right to know what information I collect, use, or disclose, as outlined in this policy.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Opt Out of Tracking: You can disable cookies in your browser settings to limit Google Analytics tracking. Note that this may affect website functionality.
• Access and Deletion: Since I collect only anonymized data via Google Analytics, I do not store personally identifiable information. If you believe I have such information, you may request access or deletion.
• CCPA Rights (California Residents): You have the right to request, up to twice per year, details about the personal information I collect, use, or share, and to request its deletion, subject to exceptions. I will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

To exercise these rights, contact me at contact@lanstrash.com.

Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information through secure website hosting and Google Analytics' security measures. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Google Analytics retains data according to its retention settings, which I configure to keep data only as long as necessary for analysis (typically up to 26 months). I do not store personally identifiable information on my website.

Third-Party Links

My website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., Steam, social media). I am not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

International Data Transfers

If you're located outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S., where I am based. I rely on Google Analytics' safeguards to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy as my website evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may be announced via my website or newsletter.

Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, contact me at:

• Email: contact@lanstrash.com