Your privacy at MainScout.

Information processed automatically

When you visit the site, hosting and security systems may process technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, requested pages, date and time, referring page and diagnostic data. This information supports delivery, security and troubleshooting.

Analytics

MainScout uses Google Analytics to understand general traffic and site usage, including page views, approximate location, device information and interaction events. Google may set or read cookies and process information under its own privacy terms. MainScout uses analytics to improve content and performance, not to identify visitors personally.

Information you provide

If you contact MainScout, we may receive your email address, message and any information you choose to include. When you submit an article comment, we process the display name, comment text and any optional email address you provide. The email address is used only for administration and is never displayed publicly. We also store a one-way monthly hash derived from the submitting IP address and limited browser information to prevent spam and abuse. Comments remain private until approved by a moderator.

Third-party content and links

The site may use game metadata, images, embeds, analytics, advertising, affiliate links or offers supplied by third parties. Visiting or interacting with a third-party service is governed by that service’s policies.

Legal bases and purposes

Information is processed where necessary to operate and secure the site, respond to requests, understand performance, prevent abuse and pursue legitimate editorial and business interests. Consent is requested where applicable law requires it.

Retention and security

Information is kept only as long as reasonably needed for its purpose, legal obligations, security or dispute resolution. Reasonable safeguards are used, but no online service can guarantee absolute security.

Your choices

You can limit cookies through your browser, use privacy controls provided by third parties, and contact MainScout to ask about personal information submitted directly to us. Some requests may require identity verification or may be limited by applicable law.

Children

MainScout is a general gaming information service and does not knowingly request personal information from children. A parent or guardian who believes a child submitted personal information may contact us to request review and deletion.

Policy changes

This policy may be updated when the site, its services or legal requirements change. The effective date above will be revised when material changes are published.

Contact

Privacy questions may be sent to contact@mainscout.online.