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Privacy Policy
Short version: we run a content site, we do not sell personal data, and the archive tool on this site processes your file in your own browser.
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Information we collect
| Category | Details | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Server logs | IP address, user agent, requested URL, timestamp, kept by our hosting provider | Security, abuse prevention, and error diagnosis |
| Analytics | Page views, referrer, approximate region, device type — collected only after consent | Understanding which guides are useful |
| Email you send us | Your address and message contents | Answering corrections and inquiries |
| Files you open in our tool | Never transmitted. The archive inspector parses the file locally in your browser. | Not applicable — no upload occurs |
Cookies and consent
The site works without cookies. Analytics and advertising scripts are consent-gated: nothing that sets a non-essential cookie loads until you accept, and you can withdraw consent at any time by clearing site data. Details are on the cookie policy page.
Analytics and advertising providers
When enabled with your consent, this site can use Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and third-party advertising partners. Those providers process data under their own privacy policies and may set their own cookies. Their measurement identifiers are configured by the site owner; we do not embed fake or placeholder tracking IDs in shipped pages.
Your choices and rights
- Decline or withdraw analytics consent at any time.
- Use browser controls or an ad blocker to prevent third-party scripts entirely.
- Request deletion of any email correspondence by writing to [email protected].
- California residents: we do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined by the CCPA/CPRA.
Data retention and security
Server logs are retained for a limited period by our hosting provider and then rotated. Email correspondence is kept only as long as needed to resolve the inquiry. The site is served over HTTPS. No method of transmission is perfectly secure, so please do not send sensitive personal information by email.
Children
RareExplorer is a general-audience technical reference and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We update this page when our data practices change and revise the last-updated date shown above. Questions go to the contact page.
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