Date of Last Revision: June 17, 2025
1. Preamble and Scope
This document delineates the Privacy Policy (hereinafter “Policy”) governing the collection, utilization, and disclosure of information by the entity known as LootSink (“the Operator”). This Policy applies to all interactions with the website located at LootSink.com and its associated content, platforms, and services (collectively, the “Site”). The purpose of this Policy is to articulate the principles and practices concerning user information obtained through interaction with the Site. Utilization of the Site constitutes an implicit agreement to the collection and use of information in accordance with the terms set forth herein.
2. Categories of Information Collected
Information is collected for the legitimate purpose of providing, improving, and securing the services rendered by the Site. The categories of information subject to collection are as follows:
- A. Personally Identifiable Information (PII):
PII is defined as data that can be used to ascertain the identity of a specific individual. The collection of such information is contingent upon its voluntary and explicit provision by the user through specific actions undertaken on the Site. Such instances include, but are not limited to:- Submission of Comments: The submission of a comment to a publication on the Site necessitates the collection of the user-provided name and electronic mail address for purposes of attribution and the prevention of automated spam.
- Direct Correspondence: Communication initiated with the Operator via the electronic mail address [email protected] will result in the collection of the sender’s electronic mail address and any information contained within the message corpus, as required to formulate a response.
- B. Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Log Data):
Non-Personally Identifiable Information, also designated as Log Data, comprises data transmitted automatically by a user’s web browser during a visit to the Site. This data is collected in an aggregated, anonymized form for analytical purposes concerning Site performance, security, and usage patterns. Such data is not utilized to personally identify any individual and may include:- The user’s Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser type, version, and language configuration.
- The specific pages of the Site visited.
- The time, date, and duration of the visit, as well as navigational data.
- Other standard diagnostic data utilized for technical analysis and troubleshooting.
3. Application and Use of Collected Information
The information collected is applied toward various legitimate purposes integral to the operation and enhancement of the Site, including:
- The provision, operation, and maintenance of the Site’s core functionalities.
- The improvement, personalization, and expansion of the Site through the analysis of content and feature popularity.
- The analysis of aggregated usage patterns to facilitate optimization of the user experience and content strategy.
- The formulation of responses to user comments, questions, and other inquiries.
- Communication with users for purposes of customer service or the dissemination of important updates related to the Site.
- The detection and prevention of fraudulent activities, the mitigation of spam, and the maintenance of the security and integrity of the Site and its user community.
4. Cookies and Analogous Tracking Technologies
The Site may employ the use of “cookies” and analogous tracking technologies to monitor activity and retain certain information requisite for its operation. A cookie is a small data file stored on a user’s device. Users possess the ability to configure their web browsers to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being transmitted. It should be noted, however, that the refusal of cookies may render certain portions of the Site inoperable.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
The operation of the Site is contingent upon services rendered by third-party entities, which may also collect information in the course of their service provision. These entities operate under their own respective privacy policies. Key service providers include, but are not limited to, WordPress (content management system), Kinsta (hosting provider), and Cloudflare (content delivery network and security services). The implementation of third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, may also occur. A review of the privacy policies of said third parties is advisable.
6. Data Security Measures
The security of user data is considered a matter of significant importance. Reasonable and commercially acceptable security procedures and practices, appropriate to the nature of the information stored, are implemented and maintained. Nonetheless, it must be acknowledged that no method of electronic transmission or storage is invulnerable to interception or compromise. Consequently, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
7. External Hyperlinks
The Site may contain hyperlinks to external websites not operated by the Operator. The clicking of a third-party link will redirect the user to the respective third party’s site, whereupon the user’s activity shall be governed by that site’s policies. The Operator has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
8. Policy Concerning Minors
The Site is not directed at, nor intended for use by, individuals under the age of thirteen (13). The knowing collection of personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of thirteen is not practiced. Should it be determined that such information has been inadvertently collected without verified parental consent, immediate steps will be taken to expunge said information from the Operator’s servers.
9. Revisions to This Policy
This Privacy Policy is subject to periodic revision at the sole discretion of the Operator. Notification of any amendments will be effected by posting the revised Policy on this page and updating the “Date of Last Revision” contained herein. It remains the responsibility of the user to review this Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Inquiries
Inquiries pertaining to this Privacy Policy may be directed to the following electronic mail address: [email protected]