Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Merge Your Army Wiki ("we," "our," "us," or "the Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at mergeyourarmy.com (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by the terms described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Interact with our social media accounts

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address and approximate geographic location
• Referral Information: The website that referred you to our Service
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in Section 4 below

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Ensure the website functions properly and deliver content
• To Improve User Experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance website design and functionality
• To Analyze Website Traffic: Understand how visitors use our site to optimize content and layout
• To Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• To Communicate: Respond to inquiries and send updates (with your consent)
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal requirements and respond to legal requests

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and activity on our website.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use certain features.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information about our users. These services include:

• Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar tools to understand website usage
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): To deliver content efficiently
• Hosting Services: To store and serve our website
• Advertising Networks: To display relevant advertisements (if applicable)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing the collection and use of your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand their practices.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: To third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
• For Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• To Protect Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• In Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing notice through our website or other communication methods (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your rights are protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are located in California, your rights are protected under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).