Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 8, 2025
Last Updated: March 8, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Willfully Dark (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains:
✅ What data we collect
✅ How we use, store, and protect your data
✅ Your rights under PIPEDA (Canada), GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other U.S. state privacy laws
By using our website willfullydark.com (“Website”), you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
A. Personal Information (Provided by You)
- Name (if you submit a comment or contact form)
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
- Payment information (if you support us via Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon, or other platforms)
B. Non-Personal Information (Collected Automatically)
- IP address
- Browser type & device information
- Pages visited & time spent on the Website
- Cookies & tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
✔️ To provide and improve our content and services
✔️ To respond to your inquiries or feedback
✔️ To send newsletters and updates (only if you opt-in)
✔️ To analyze website traffic and user behavior (via Google Analytics)
✔️ To prevent fraud, spam, or abuse
🔹 We do NOT sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Services & Links
Our Website may include embedded content (YouTube videos, social media links, etc.) and third-party services like Google Analytics, Buy Me a Coffee, or Patreon. These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices.
6. Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact us immediately.
7. Your Privacy Rights Based on Location
🇨🇦 PIPEDA (Canada) Rights
✔️ Request access to the personal data we have about you
✔️ Request corrections to inaccurate information
✔️ Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
✔️ Request deletion of your personal data (unless required for legal reasons)
🇪🇺 GDPR (EU) Rights
✔️ Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
✔️ Right to restrict or object to processing
✔️ Right to data portability (transfer your data to another provider)
✔️ Right to withdraw consent at any time
✔️ Right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA)
🇺🇸 U.S. State Privacy Rights
Several U.S. states have introduced their own privacy laws. If you reside in any of these states, you have additional rights:
🔹 CCPA (California)
✔️ Right to know what personal data we collect, use, and share
✔️ Right to request deletion of your data
✔️ Right to opt out of data sharing/selling (we do NOT sell your data)
✔️ Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
🔹 Other U.S. State Laws (Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, Utah, etc.)
✔️ Right to request a copy of your data
✔️ Right to request corrections to your data
✔️ Right to opt out of targeted advertising and profiling
✔️ Right to delete your personal data
For residents of California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with privacy laws, you may submit a privacy request by contacting us.
8. How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights
To access, modify, or delete your personal data, contact us at:
📧 Email: policy@willfullydark.com
🌐 Website: willfullydark.com
We will respond within 30 days (PIPEDA & GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA & U.S. state laws) as required by law.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.