Introduction
Welcome to WoSTools.net. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our Whiteout Survival calculators and tools.
By using WoSTools.net, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referral sources.
- IP Address: Your IP address may be collected for analytics and security purposes.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience.
Information You Provide
Our calculators work entirely in your browser. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our tools. Any data you enter into our calculators (such as building levels or troop numbers) is processed locally and is not transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Improve Our Services: Understand how users interact with our tools to make them better.
- Analyze Traffic: Monitor website performance and identify popular content.
- Display Advertisements: Show relevant ads to support the free operation of our website.
- Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Ezoic (Advertising)
We partner with Ezoic to display advertisements on our website. Ezoic and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity to provide personalized advertising. For more information, see Ezoic's Privacy Policy.
Ko-fi (Donations)
If you choose to support us through Ko-fi, your payment information is processed by Ko-fi and their payment processors (Stripe/PayPal). We do not have access to your payment details. See Ko-fi's Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your activity on our website. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., theme preferences).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance.
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. You can also manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner displayed on our website.
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through our Contact Page.