Beyond the Fog Gate

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Beyond the Fog Gate (“Beyond the Fog Gate,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a United States–based website, collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with our website and related digital services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Services. It does not apply to:

  • Information collected offline or outside our Services
  • Third‑party websites, platforms, or services linked from our Services (including advertisements)
  • Payment information processed entirely by third‑party payment processors
  • Publicly available information you voluntarily disclose (e.g., comments or forum posts)
  • Employment, contractor, or business‑to‑business inquiries

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

“Personal information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

Categories of Personal Information

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers

  • Name, email address, IP address, device identifiers, account usernames

Internet or Network Activity

  • Pages viewed, referring URLs, session duration, interactions with content

Geolocation Data

  • Approximate location inferred from IP address

User‑Generated Content

  • Comments, feedback, or submissions you voluntarily provide

Inferences

  • Interests or preferences inferred from site usage (e.g., gaming genres read most often)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as government IDs, precise geolocation, health data, or biometric data.

2. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect information in the following ways:

Directly From You

  • Contact emails only (no user accounts or commenting at this time)

Automatically

  • Through cookies, log files, and similar technologies when you browse the site

From Third Parties

  • Analytics providers, including Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics
  • Advertising partners (only if and when advertising is enabled)

3. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and secure the Services
  • Understand site usage and performance
  • Improve content and user experience

We currently use:

  • Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage patterns
  • Cloudflare Analytics for performance, security, and traffic insights

Google may collect information such as IP address, device identifiers, and usage data in accordance with its own privacy policy. Cloudflare processes limited technical and usage data to provide analytics and security services.

Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies – required for site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies – help us understand traffic and usage

We do not currently display third-party advertising. Advertising cookies and related data sharing may be introduced in the future if and when advertising is enabled.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.

4. HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use personal information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Services
  • Deliver gaming news, reviews, and editorial content
  • Respond to inquiries sent via email
  • Analyze usage and improve site performance
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may share personal information with:

Service Providers

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics providers, including Google Analytics and Cloudflare

Advertising Partners (Future)

  • We do not currently use third-party advertising networks.
  • If advertising is enabled in the future, limited data may be shared for ad delivery, measurement, and fraud prevention in accordance with applicable law.

If such data sharing is considered a “sale” or “sharing” under applicable state privacy laws, this Privacy Policy will be updated and legally required opt-out mechanisms (such as a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link) will be provided.

6. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted.

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS (U.S. STATES)

Depending on your state of residence (including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others), you may have rights to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of targeted advertising or data sales
  • Obtain a portable copy of your data

8. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected and shared
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
  • Right to non‑discrimination

A “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link will be provided if required.

9. DATA SECURITY

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Services
  • Fulfill legal and operational obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce policies

We may de‑identify or aggregate data rather than delete it.

Our Services may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective when posted, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.

Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: beyondthefoggate@gmail.com

14. LANGUAGE

This Privacy Policy is written in English. In the event of any conflict with a translated version, the English version controls.