Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MTG Card Search ("we", "us", "our", or "the Site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use our Site, you may provide information such as:

• Search queries and filters you apply
• Cards you view or interact with
• Browser type and version
• IP address

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information about your device when you use the Site, including:

• Usage data and interaction patterns
• Referring/exit pages
• Operating system
• Date and time of your visit
• Time spent on pages
• Device identifiers
• Cookie data

2.3 Third-Party Data Collection

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google and its partners may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites to serve ads based on your previous visits. For more information, visit Google's advertising policies at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

We may also use Google Analytics to track user behavior and site performance. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time on site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Site
• To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• To display targeted advertisements through Google AdSense
• To understand how users interact with the Site
• To optimize Site performance and user experience
• To diagnose and fix technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations
• To conduct research and analytics on MTG card search trends
• To share aggregated insights with advertising partners to improve ad relevance

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These parties include:

• Google (for AdSense and Analytics)
• Scryfall API (for card data)
• Web hosting providers
• Analytics and data processing services

4.2 Aggregated Insights and Analytics

To help us improve advertising relevance and site functionality, we may aggregate and anonymize your usage data to identify trends and patterns. This aggregated information may be shared with our advertising partners and analytics services to better understand user interests and improve ad targeting.

For example, we may share insights such as "MTG players frequently search for green deck cards on Thursdays" with relevant advertising partners. This data is always fully anonymized and aggregated-it cannot identify you personally and provides value to both advertisers and users through more relevant ads.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of our company, users, or the public

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the Site
• Serve personalized advertisements
• Analyze Site traffic and performance
• Enable third-party advertising and analytics services

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal obligations to retain certain information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt-out of certain data collection
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may not have the same data protection laws as your home country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: