This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and process your personal information. We do not intend to collect personal information from children under the age of 13, unless such collection is permitted by law. For our specific policy regarding children under 13, please see below.

1. General

We collect user information to provide you with a customized experience on our site. Your information helps us tailor content, services, products, and advertising to your current and future needs. For this reason, we may ask you to register when accessing certain areas of our site. If you choose not to register, you may not have access to areas requiring personal identification.

2. Collection and Use of Information

1. Registration Information
   When you register, we only request a unique nickname and password chosen by you. Your password is stored in encrypted form in our database.
2. IP Addresses
   All internet communication occurs via IP addresses. Our web servers log the IP addresses of all connections for the following purposes:
   • Diagnosing technical issues;
   • Preventing abuse of our systems or other users;
   • Gathering aggregate demographic data to optimize ad targeting.
3. Cookies
   A "cookie" is a small text file stored in your browser for record-keeping and to enhance our service. Your browser allows you to accept, reject, or receive notifications when cookies are sent. We use cookies for:
   • Storing your password in encrypted form to avoid repeated entry;
   • Delivering content tailored to your interests.

   Note: Some ads on our pages are served by third-party companies, which may place or access their cookies on your device. Third-party use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies, not ours.

4. Advertising and Information Use
   We may use your information (including demographic data, geographic location, content accessed, and content ratings) or allow advertisers access to such information to determine which ads you see.
5. Third-Party Information Supplement
   To improve user experience and provide customized communications, we may obtain information about you from third-party sources or web logs and combine it with information you directly provide. Web logs automatically record data received by our servers, which may include email addresses entered in forms or pages viewed from a specific IP address.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

1. We will not share your personally identifiable information with third parties, except with entities providing services on our behalf (e.g., technical support, payment processing), who may only use your information to fulfill their services.
2. We may disclose your information if:
   • Required by law or legal process (e.g., court orders);
   • Necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety;
   • Needed in an emergency to protect someone’s safety.
3. In the event of an acquisition by another company, your personal information may be transferred as part of the assets.

4. Google Analytics and Third-Party Tools

We use Google Analytics’ Demographics and Interest Reporting, as well as other display advertising features (including remarketing, Google Display Network Impression Reporting, and DoubleClick Campaign Manager integration). As required by Google, we disclose:

• You may opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising or customize ads via the Google Ads Settings page;
• You may prevent data collection by Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

If using remarketing, we and third-party vendors (including Google) may show our ads on websites across the internet. We and these vendors may use first-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (e.g., DoubleClick cookies) to:

• Optimize ad delivery based on your past visits;
• Report how ad impressions, usage, and interactions relate to site visits.

Data from Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting is used to understand user preferences, improve services, and customize content/ads.

5. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance browsing, analyze traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted ads. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies.

We and advertisers may use cookies or similar technologies for:

• Operating and improving site offerings;
• Authenticating your identity;
• Remembering your preferences;
• Measuring service effectiveness and conducting research;
• Customizing site content;
• Showing targeted ads.

We use third-party remarketing cookies (including Google AdWords cookies), meaning we may show ads to you on the Google Content Network (GCN). No personally identifiable information is collected via these cookies.

Third-party vendors (including Google) place cookies to serve ads based on your past visits. You may opt out via the Google Marketing Platform opt-out page or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

You can refuse or delete cookies via browser settings:

• Internet Explorer: Use "Tools" > "Internet Options" (see browser help for details);
• Google Chrome: Use "Tools" > "Clear Browsing Data" (see browser help for details);
• Mozilla Firefox: Use "History" > "Clear Recent History" (see browser help for details).

Note: These steps do not remove Flash cookies. For details on Flash cookies, visit Adobe’s website. Disabling cookies may restrict access to certain site features. Contact us with questions.

6. DoubleClick DART and Third-Party Cookies

We may use DART and third-party vendor cookies via Google’s DoubleClick, which places cookies when you visit sites using DoubleClick ads (including some Google AdSense ads) to serve interest-based ads (e.g., Las Vegas hotel ads if you viewed related sites).

DART cookies use "non-personally identifiable information" and do not track names, emails, addresses, phone numbers, or financial data. You may opt out of such ads across all sites via the Network Advertising Initiative website.

Third parties (e.g., Google) may collect visit-related information (including content interactions) without collecting personally identifiable data.

7. Children Under 13

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not collect personal information from those identifying as under 13, except as permitted by COPPA.

If a parent believes their child submitted personal information, contact us via email. We will promptly delete such information upon verification. Note: Some data may remain in web logs or backups after deletion (see "Web Logs" above and "Archived Information" below).

Parents should supervise children’s online activity and consider parental control tools to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal information.

8. Additional Information

1. Security Measures
   We use security measures (e.g., firewalls, separate databases for registration data) to protect information from loss, misuse, or alteration. While we take reasonable steps to secure data transmission, we cannot guarantee internet security and are not liable for unintentional disclosures.
2. Public Information
   Features like chat, reviews, and forums make your posts public. Content is governed by our Terms of Use—avoid personal information in usernames or public posts.
3. Referring a Friend
   If you refer a friend, we ask for their name and email to send a one-time invitation. This data is stored solely for this purpose.
4. Password Protection
   Your information is password-protected. Secure your password and log out after using public/shared devices to prevent unauthorized access.
5. Archived Information
   We archive web logs, databases, and systems. Deleted data may remain in archives for disaster recovery, legal, or non-marketing purposes.

9. Binding Agreement

Your use of our site (including privacy disputes) is governed by this policy and our Terms of Use. Using the site signifies acceptance of these terms. We may revise this policy by posting updates—check the revision date below. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.