1. Who We Are
Mythic Shuffle ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website mythicshuffle.com. We publish independent reviews and editorial content about trading card game accessories. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:
- Usage data — pages viewed, time on page, scroll depth, referring URL, browser type, device type, operating system, and screen resolution
- IP address — your IP address may be collected by our analytics and hosting providers; we do not store raw IP addresses ourselves
- Cookies and local storage — small data files placed on your device to enable analytics tracking (see Section 5)
2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect, store, or process any of the following:
- Names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers
- Payment or financial information
- Account credentials or login information
- Any user-submitted content (we have no forms, accounts, or comment systems)
3. How We Use Information
The automatically collected data described above is used solely to:
- Understand which content is most useful to our readers
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Analyze traffic trends and audience demographics in aggregate
- Diagnose technical issues
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor interactions. Google's use of data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Amazon Associates Program
Mythic Shuffle is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an affiliate link on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon may place its own cookies on your device; see the Amazon Privacy Notice for details.
4.3 Other Affiliate Partners
We may also link directly to manufacturer websites (e.g., Protech Sleeves) via affiliate or referral links. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies that govern any data collection upon visiting them.
4.4 Cloudflare
Our site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may collect limited technical data (IP address, request headers) for security and performance purposes. See the Cloudflare Privacy Policy.
4.5 Google Fonts
We load typefaces from Google Fonts, which means your browser connects to Google's servers to download font files. See the Google Fonts Privacy FAQ.
5. Cookies
Our site uses the following types of cookies:
- Analytics cookies — Placed by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors and sessions. These expire after the period set by Google (typically 2 years for _ga cookies).
- Affiliate cookies — Amazon and other affiliate partners may set cookies when you click an outbound affiliate link. These are governed by the respective partner's cookie policy.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or any form of behavioral advertising on this site.
6. Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. We do not maintain any separate database of personal information.
7. Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to data collected about you
- Request deletion of data collected about you
- Opt out of analytics tracking (see Section 4.1)
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
For EU/EEA residents: you may have additional rights under the GDPR. For California residents: you may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise any rights, contact us at the address below.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the contact information on our website or through the domain registrar's WHOIS contact for mythicshuffle.com.