Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Controller: TopHeroes Guide (TopHeroes Guide)

Contact email: guidetopheroes@gmail.com

Website: guidetopheroes.com

2. Data we collect

• Contact details you voluntarily provide (email and message) when using the contact form.
• Technical data collected automatically by your browser: IP address, user‑agent, pages visited, referrer, date/time (standard server logs for security and performance).
• Cookies and similar identifiers used for essential site functions and, if enabled, for ads (see sections 5–6).

3. Purposes & legal basis

• Replying to your requests (contact form). Legal basis: your consent and/or pre‑contractual steps.
• Security & performance (server logs, anti‑spam). Legal basis: legitimate interest in keeping the site secure.
• Advertising revenue through contextual or personalized ads (Google AdSense). Legal basis: consent where required by law (see section 6).

4. Contact form

We use Formspree to process form submissions securely. When you submit the form, your email and message are transmitted to Formspree and then delivered to our inbox at guidetopheroes@gmail.com.

5. Cookies & similar technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies (strictly necessary) to provide core functionality and prevent spam/abuse.
• Preference/performance cookies to remember minor settings and improve UX.
• Advertising cookies set by our partners (e.g., Google) to deliver and measure ads. See section 6.

You can control cookies via your browser settings and, where required, via the consent banner on first visit.

6. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We participate in the Google AdSense program to support this site. Google may use cookies and device identifiers to serve ads, limit ad frequency, and measure performance. Depending on your region, Google may request your consent via a consent banner (CMP) compliant with IAB TCF. Learn more:

• How Google uses cookies in ads
• Google Privacy Policy

You can manage ad personalization in your Google account or via the AdChoices opt‑out: youradchoices.com.

7. Analytics

Currently, we do not use third‑party analytics. If we enable privacy‑friendly analytics in the future, we will update this page and, where required, request consent.

8. Data retention

• Form submissions: kept only for the time necessary to answer you and for basic record‑keeping, then deleted.
• Server logs: typically retained for a short period (up to 90 days) for security and troubleshooting.
• Cookies: persist for their stated duration unless you delete them earlier.

9. Your rights

Where applicable, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, and data portability. You can also withdraw consent at any time for future processing. To exercise your rights, email us at guidetopheroes@gmail.com.

10. Security

We follow reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data (HTTPS, limited access, reputable processors). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your information.

11. International transfers

Form submissions processed by Formspree may be handled on servers located outside your country (e.g., the United States). We select service providers that offer appropriate safeguards.

12. Children

This site is intended for a general audience and not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this page to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be highlighted at the top of the page with a new “Last update” date.

14. Contact

Questions about privacy? Contact us at guidetopheroes@gmail.com.