Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PoE2 Helper (poe2helper.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

Direct Collection: We do not directly collect personal identification information (PII) like names or addresses from general visitors.

Automated Collection via Third Parties: Our advertising and analytics partners (NitroPay and Google Analytics) may automatically collect certain data when you visit our site, including:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and operating system
• Referring websites and interaction events

Patreon Login: If you choose to log in via Patreon, we receive authentication tokens and your Patreon support status to verify your tier and unlock features. We do not store your Patreon password or payment details.

3. How We Use Your Information

The data collected is used solely for the purpose of:

• Analyzing website traffic and trends to improve performance.
• Improving the functionality and user experience of PoE2 Helper.
• Identifying and fixing bugs or issues.
• Verifying Patreon support status to unlock premium features.

We do not store any personal data on our servers. However, please note that third-party services (such as advertising and analytics providers) may collect and use information according to their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to enhance your experience and ensure the website functions correctly. These include:

• Local Storage: We use browser Local Storage to remember your preferences (such as search settings).
• Functional Cookies: We use temporary cookies to ensure the website functions correctly.
• Authentication Cookies: If you log in via Patreon, we use cookies to maintain your active session so you don't have to log in repeatedly.
• Analytics Cookies: Provided by Google Analytics to track anonymous usage patterns.
• Advertising Cookies: Provided by NitroPay and its partners to deliver personalized advertisements and measure ad performance.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect features like staying logged in or saving preferences.

5. Third-Party Services

We utilize the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic. Google may use data to contextualize ads. Google's Privacy & Terms.
• Patreon: For user authentication and support verification. When you use the "Log in with Patreon" feature, you are subject to Patreon's Privacy Policy.
• NitroPay: We use NitroPay to serve advertisements. NitroPay and its partners may collect and use personal data (such as IP addresses, cookie identifiers, and device identifiers) to personalize ads and measure their effectiveness. NitroPay's Privacy Policy.

6. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the CCPA.

Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to direct us not to sell your personal information. We provide a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link in the footer (at the bottom of the page), which is visible to California residents. Clicking this link allows you to manage your privacy preferences regarding the sale of your data for advertising purposes.

We do not sell personal information for monetary value. However, the use of third-party advertising cookies may be considered a "sale" under CCPA definitions. Opting out will restrict these third parties from collecting your data for personalized advertising.

7. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data.

Consent Management: We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) provided by NitroPay. When you first visit the site, you are asked for consent to process data for advertising and analytics. You can withdraw or modify this consent at any time by clicking the "Update consent preferences" link in the footer (at the bottom of the page).

Legal Basis: We process data based on:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies and personalized advertising.
• Legitimate Interest: For website security, debugging, and basic analytics.
• Contract: For providing premium features to Patreon supporters.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via email: [email protected].