Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Little Raccoon("we," "our," or "us"). The Little Raccoon is a Minecraft guide website dedicated to helping players of all skill levels explore, build, farm, and survive their adventures. Our site is accessible at thelittleraccoon.com.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use that information, and the choices you have regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This policy applies to all visitors of The Little Raccoon website and covers data collected through website visits, newsletter sign-ups, and any other interaction with our content.

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our website. Below is a breakdown of the data we may collect:

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit The Little Raccoon, certain technical information is automatically collected by our servers and third-party analytics tools. This includes:

• Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (the website that sent you to ours)
• Date and time of your visit
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and serve relevant advertisements. Cookies may be set by us (first-party) or by third-party services we use (third-party). You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.

Newsletter Data

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending you updates about new guides, articles, and site news. Subscription is entirely voluntary, and you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve our website: We analyze traffic patterns and user behavior to understand which content is most helpful and to improve the user experience.
• To send newsletters: If you subscribed, we use your email address to send periodic updates about new Minecraft guides, tutorials, and site announcements.
• To serve relevant advertisements: We use Google AdSense to display ads on our website. This service may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing history.
• To comply with legal obligations: We may retain certain data as required by applicable laws and regulations.
• To protect the security of our website: We monitor for suspicious activity, spam, and potential security threats.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

The Little Raccoon uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is an advertising program operated by Google LLC. When you visit pages on our site, Google and its partners may use cookies and web beacons to collect data about your visit in order to show you relevant advertisements.

Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

The advertising cookies used by Google AdSense may include information such as:

• Your browsing behavior across websites that display Google ads
• Your approximate geographic location (based on IP address)
• Your device type and browser information
• Interactions with ads (clicks, impressions, conversions)

For more information about how Google uses data from advertising cookies, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms page at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about your visit, including the pages you view, the time you spend on our site, and how you arrived at our website. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. The data is transmitted to and stored on Google servers, which may be located outside your country of residence. Google uses this data in accordance with its own privacy policy, which you can review at policies.google.com/privacy.

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your full IP address is never stored. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including Minecraft-related resources, YouTube videos, social media platforms, and other third-party sites. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

The Little Raccoon has no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit through links on our site.

7. Children's Privacy

The Little Raccoon is a Minecraft guide website intended for general audiences. While Minecraft is enjoyed by players of all ages, our website is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information (such as an email address through our newsletter form), please contact us immediately at hello@thelittleraccoon.com. We will promptly delete such information from our records.

If you are between 13 and 18 years old, we recommend reviewing this policy with a parent or guardian before using our site or subscribing to our newsletter.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the way we use your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or where we rely on our legitimate interests as the legal basis for processing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we process your data based on your consent (such as for newsletter subscriptions or analytics cookies), you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@thelittleraccoon.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us:

The Little Raccoon
Email: hello@thelittleraccoon.com
Website: thelittleraccoon.com

We take all privacy inquiries seriously and aim to respond promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of The Little Raccoon after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If we make material changes to how we handle your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, which may include posting a notice on our website or sending an email to subscribers.