Privacy Policy — Cardirectory

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cardirectory (cardirectory.online). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. By using Cardirectory, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Profile information you voluntarily submit (username, cardistry-related details)
• Usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the site
• Device and browser information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

3. How we use your information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and improve the Cardirectory website and its features
• Understand how visitors use our site through analytics
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Respond to user inquiries and feedback

4. Cookies

Cardirectory uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for the site to function properly
• Analytics cookies: help us understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies: used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that doing so may affect some site functionality.

5. Google AdSense & third-party advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses 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 based on your visit to Cardirectory and other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting aboutads.info.

6. Third-party services

Cardirectory may link to or embed content from third-party services including:

• YouTube (embedded videos)
• Instagram (linked profiles)
• Flag Counter (visitor statistics)

These services have their own privacy policies and data practices, which we do not control. We encourage you to review their policies separately.

7. Data retention & security

We retain user profile data only as long as the account is active or as needed to provide services. We take reasonable precautions to protect your data, but no internet transmission is 100% secure. Use this site at your own discretion.

8. Children's privacy

Cardirectory is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via Instagram: @jeoninch Email: mhjun02113@naver.com