Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

YoWorld.info is an independent, fan-operated item database and tools site based in New York, United States. We are not affiliated with YoWorld or Big Viking Games. You can reach us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Contact form: When you submit our contact form, we collect your first name, last name, email address, and message. This information is stored in our database and used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address: Your IP address is logged when you submit the contact form for spam prevention and rate limiting purposes.
• Analytics data: We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.
• Server logs: Standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, and pages requested.

Information Stored Locally

The following data is stored in your browser's local storage (on your device only — never sent to our servers):

• Theme preference: Your light/dark mode selection
• Template items: Items you add to your trade template
• Pagination preference: Your preferred browsing mode (infinite scroll or pages)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your contact form submissions
• To prevent spam and abuse (rate limiting, honeypot detection)
• To understand how the Site is used and improve our services (analytics)
• To serve relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)

4. No User Accounts

YoWorld.info does not require or support user accounts, logins, or passwords. We do not collect usernames, YoWorld account information, or any game credentials.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Analytics (GA4): Collects anonymous usage statistics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense: May use cookies to serve personalized ads. See How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
• Google Fonts: Fonts are loaded from Google's servers. See Google Fonts Privacy.

6. Cookies

YoWorld.info itself does not set cookies. However, third-party services (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) may set cookies on your device. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

• Contact form submissions: Retained indefinitely for record-keeping and support purposes. You may request deletion by contacting us.
• Server logs: Retained for a reasonable period for security and debugging purposes.
• Analytics data: Managed by Google according to their data retention policies.
• Local storage data: Stored on your device until you clear your browser data.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of YoWorld.info or others
• Through the third-party services listed above, which operate under their own privacy policies

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to any personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your contact form submissions
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Clear local storage data by clearing your browser data
• Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

11. 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.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at [email protected] or through our contact page.