Privacy Policy

Bill’s Archive (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Bill’s Archive, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics and Google AdSense, including:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address (anonymised)
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website or source
• Geographic location (country/region level)

No Personal Information Required

We do not require you to create an account, provide your name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information to use this website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Understand which Pokémon TCG eras and sets are most popular
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyse website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Cookies

This website uses cookies from Google Analytics and Google AdSense. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyse web traffic and provide relevant advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings and choose to refuse or delete cookies. However, this may affect your experience on the site.

Cookie Management and Consent

We utilise a Consent Management Platform (CookieYes) to allow you to customise your privacy preferences. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” icon typically located in the bottom corner of your screen.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect the information collected by our third-party services. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we only collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics and AdSense, no personally identifiable information is gathered from any visitors.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using the personal data described above depends on the data concerned and the specific context in which we collect it. We process this data based on our legitimate interest in providing a high-quality user experience and analysing site performance.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to request access to their data and the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of their personal information. While Bill’s Archive does not sell your data for money, the use of third-party advertising cookies for personalised ads may be considered “sharing” under California law. You may exercise your “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” right through your browser’s Global Privacy Control (GPC) or by adjusting our cookie consent settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
• Opt out of personalised advertising
• Clear cookies from your browser
• Browse the site anonymously
• Request access to any data held about you
• Withdraw cookie consent at any time via the CookieYes settings

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as official Pokémon websites or Bulbapedia). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page.