1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use Heresy Tools (the "Service").
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use this Service.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We use third-party services to collect anonymous usage statistics:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the Service
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Referral sources
- Page views and unique visitors
- Bandwidth usage
- Geographic location (country level)
- Referral sources
- Request data (URLs accessed, status codes)
Note: Netlify Analytics uses server-side tracking and does not require cookies.
2.3 Local Storage
The Service stores your character data, preferences, and settings locally in your browser using browser localStorage. This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not transmitted to our servers
- Remains under your control
- Can be deleted by clearing your browser data
3. How We Use Information
We use analytics data to:
- Understand how users interact with the Service
- Identify and fix bugs
- Improve features and user experience
- Monitor Service performance
We do NOT use this data to:
- Identify individual users
- Sell or share with third parties (except analytics providers)
- Track you across other websites
- Create user profiles for advertising
4. Cookies
- Disable cookies in your browser settings
- Opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Use browser extensions to block analytics tracking
5. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, which may collect and process data according to Google's Privacy Policy. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage statistics.
Netlify: Our Service is hosted on Netlify, which collects server-side analytics data. Netlify processes this data according to their Privacy Policy and GDPR commitments.
6. Data Storage and Security
- Your character data: Stored only in your browser's local storage. We never see or have access to it.
- Analytics data: Processed and stored by Google Analytics and Netlify according to their data retention policies.
We implement reasonable security measures, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Data Requests and Your Rights (GDPR & Privacy Laws)
If you are in the European Union or subject to other privacy laws, you have rights including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
What You Can Do:
- Your character data is stored only in your browser
- To delete: Clear your browser's local storage or site data
- To export: Use your browser's developer tools to access localStorage or built-in export tool
- Opt out of future tracking:
- Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Disable cookies in your browser
- Use privacy-focused browser extensions
- Request deletion: Since we cannot identify your specific analytics data, we cannot delete it selectively. However, Google Analytics automatically ages out data according to their retention policies.
- Netlify's server-side analytics is anonymous and cannot be linked to individual users
- Data is aggregated and retained according to Netlify's data retention policies
Making a Data Request:
If you wish to make a formal data request, please contact us at abrahammoshekh@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days. Please understand that due to the anonymous nature of our data collection, we may not be able to identify or provide specific data about you.
Your specific rights:
- Right to Access: We can confirm what types of data we collect, but cannot identify your specific data
- Right to Erasure: Clear your local browser data; analytics data cannot be selectively deleted
- Right to Object: Opt out of tracking using the methods above
- Right to Data Portability: Export your character data from browser localStorage
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Stop using the Service or opt out of analytics tracking
8. Children's Privacy
This Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
9. International Users
This Service is operated in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and sitewide banner.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact abrahammoshekh@gmail.com.
12. Data Controller Information
Service Operator: Abraham Moshekh, Heresy Tools
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Contact: abrahammoshekh@gmail.com