Privacy Policy
HighFear is operated by Taciturn Studios LLC.
HighFear ("we", "us", or "our") publishes highfear.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit the Site, including cookies and advertising technologies. If you disagree with this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. We may collect your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us through the contact form, or make a purchase. Payment information is processed by Stripe and is not stored on our servers.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our partners may collect device and browsing information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, timestamps, and cookie identifiers. This happens through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to send requested newsletters and resources; respond to inquiries; process purchases and deliver digital products; operate, secure, and improve the Site; measure content performance; serve and measure advertising; and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Some cookies are essential. Others help us understand traffic or allow advertising partners to serve and measure ads. You can control cookies through your browser. Blocking some cookies may affect Site features.
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | session, cookie-consent preference | Keep the Site working and remember your cookie choice. |
| Analytics | Google Analytics, Umami | Understand page views and how the Site is used. |
| Advertising | Google AdSense, DoubleClick | Serve, limit, and measure ads, including personalized ads. |
| Affiliate | Amazon Associates, Viator | Attribute referrals when you follow an affiliate link. |
A longer cookie table is also published on our Cookie Policy.
Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertising on HighFear content pages. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Users may also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info.
Learn how Google uses data when you use partners' sites or apps: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Our Google AdSense publisher ID is ca-pub-1051825252184436. Advertising cookies that may be set include identifiers used by Google and DoubleClick (for example IDE, DSID, and test_cookie) to measure ads and, where permitted, personalize them.
Third-Party Services
- Google AdSense — advertising. See Google's privacy policy.
- Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager — analytics.
- Umami — privacy-focused analytics.
- Stripe — payment processing.
- MailerLite and Resend — email marketing and transactional email.
- Amazon Associates and Viator — affiliate links.
Each provider processes data under its own privacy policy when you use those features or when their tags run on the Site.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe with the link in any email. Purchase records are retained for legal and accounting purposes.
AI Chat Assistant
If you use the optional on-site chat assistant, your messages are processed to generate a reply. We may retain transcripts for quality and product improvement. Chat transcripts are not sold. You may request deletion by emailing privacy@highfear.com.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact privacy@highfear.com so we can delete it.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by emailing privacy@highfear.com. Additional rights for EU and UK residents are described on our GDPR Rights page.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will change when we do. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
Privacy questions and data-rights requests: privacy@highfear.com.