This Privacy Policy explains how American Mahjong Guide ("we," "us," or "our"), operating the website americanmahjongguide.com (the "Site"), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask you to submit personal information to read our content. The information collected falls into two categories:
- Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically receive standard technical data when you visit — such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages viewed, and time spent. This is used to understand how the Site is used and to improve it.
- Information you choose to provide. If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you include in your message. We use it only to respond to you.
Cookies and similar technologies
The Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enable analytics and advertising. Cookies help us understand traffic patterns and allow our advertising partners to show relevant ads. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended if you do.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site (for example, which articles are most read). Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used before arriving. We use this information only to improve the Site. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is governed by the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense and advertising
We display advertising through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
Third-party advertising networks may also use cookies and web beacons in the ads they serve. We do not control these third-party cookies, and this Privacy Policy does not cover their practices.
Affiliate links
Some pages contain affiliate links, primarily to Amazon through the Amazon Associates Program. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon may use cookies to track that a purchase originated from our Site. See our Terms & Affiliate Disclosure for details.
Embedded content (YouTube)
Some articles embed videos from YouTube. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode where possible, but when you play an embedded video, YouTube (Google) may set cookies and collect data per its own privacy policy. Embedded videos do not load YouTube's tracking until you click play.
Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete it, and the right to opt out of personalized advertising. To exercise any of these rights, email us at the address below. Visitors from the European Economic Area and California are entitled to the protections of the GDPR and CCPA respectively.
Children's privacy
The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data security
The Site is served over HTTPS. While no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, we take reasonable measures to protect the limited information we handle.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at hello@americanmahjongguide.com or visit our contact page.