Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

5e Point Buy Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at 5epointbuy.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide through our contact form: your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is automatically collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type and version, operating system, approximate geographic location (country/region level), and device type. This information is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve the user experience.

Character Build Data

Character builds you create using our calculator are stored exclusively in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. We have no access to your saved builds.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function, including your theme preference (dark/light mode) and rule set selection (2014/2024 PHB). These cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: We may use analytics services to understand Site traffic and usage. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense): We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests. Google's advertising cookies may collect information about your browsing behavior across websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to: operate and maintain the Site, respond to your contact form submissions, analyze and improve Site performance, serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense, comply with legal obligations, and detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

5. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may collect and use data about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Analytics: We may use analytics services that collect anonymized usage data. These services operate under their own privacy policies.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under GDPR: the right to access personal data we hold about you, the right to rectification of inaccurate data, the right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"), the right to restriction of processing, the right to data portability, the right to object to processing, and the right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used, the right to delete personal information we have collected, the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

8. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months to allow for follow-up communication. Analytics data is retained per the relevant analytics provider's retention policy. Character build data stored in your browser's localStorage remains until you clear your browser data — we have no control over or access to this data.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be noted with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, use our contact form and select "General feedback" or include "Privacy" in your subject.