Privacy Policy

Introduction

LOTM Guide (lordofmysteriesgame.org) is a free, fan-made game guide and wiki for the Lord of Mysteries MMORPG (诡秘之主手游). We publish pathway guides, build references, and database pages. We do not charge for access, sell subscriptions, or process payments of any kind.

This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect when you visit the site, how we use it, and what choices you have. By using LOTM Guide, you agree to the practices below.

Information We Collect

We keep data collection to a minimum — only what we need to run the site and improve the guides.

1. Usage and analytics data — Pages you visit, how you arrived at the site, approximate location (country or region), browser and device type, and how long you stay. This tells us which guides people actually read and where pages break.
2. Cookies and local storage — Small files on your device that remember your language (English or Chinese), theme (light or dark), and similar preferences.
3. Account information (optional) — If you sign up for an account — for example, to save builds or use features we add later — we store the email address, display name, and profile settings you provide. You do not need an account to read any guide on the site.
4. Messages you send us — If you reach out through our contact page, we receive whatever you choose to include, such as your email address and message text.

We do not collect payment or billing information. The site is entirely free.

How We Use Your Information

We use the data above to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the site and its guides.
• Remember your language and display settings between visits.
• Measure traffic and page performance through analytics.
• Reply to questions or feedback you send us.
• Spot abuse, spam, or technical issues that affect reliability.

We do not use your information for targeted advertising, and we do not sell or rent personal data to anyone.

Cookies

LOTM Guide uses cookies and similar technologies for basic site functions:

• Locale preference — Keeps your English or Chinese language choice.
• Theme preference — Keeps your light or dark mode setting.
• Analytics — Counts visits and helps us see how pages perform (see Third-Party Services below).

You can turn off cookies in your browser settings. Without them, some features — like remembering your language — may not work as expected.

Third-Party Services

We use a few external providers to deliver the site:

• Analytics — We may use Google Analytics, Plausible, or similar tools to collect aggregated, anonymized traffic statistics. Each provider handles data under its own privacy policy.
• Cloudflare — We use Cloudflare for content delivery and security. Cloudflare may process connection data (such as IP address and request headers) to block abuse and serve pages faster.

These providers process data on our behalf. We do not allow them to use your data for their own marketing.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only when:

• A service provider needs it to run the site (analytics, hosting, CDN), under confidentiality obligations.
• We must comply with applicable law, regulation, or a valid legal request.
• We need to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of LOTM Guide, our users, or the public.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures — including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and periodic review — to protect the information we hold. No internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, privacy laws such as the GDPR (European Union) or the CCPA (California) may give you the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Receive a portable copy of your data where applicable.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal data).

To exercise these rights, or to ask us to delete an optional account, contact us through our contact page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

LOTM Guide is a general-audience game guide site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the site grows or as laws change. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us through the contact page on lordofmysteriesgame.org.