Punch Drunk Wonderland ("PDW," "we," "us," or "our") operates at punchdrunkwonderland.net. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
Account Information
If you create an account using Google OAuth, we store your Google-provided email address, display name, and a unique Google identifier. We do not access your Google account beyond what is needed to verify your identity. If you use local authentication, we store the username and email address you provide.
When you post comments, we associate them with your account. Your display name and comment text are publicly visible. Your email address is never displayed publicly.
Usage Data
Like most websites, we collect standard server log data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for site analytics and security purposes.
Cookies and Session Data
We use PHP session cookies to maintain your login state. These cookies are marked as HttpOnly and SameSite=Lax. We do not use tracking cookies, behavior tracking, or cross-site cookies.
Google AdSense
Punch Drunk Wonderland uses Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your past visits.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices/.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links, marked with rel="sponsored". When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Our affiliate partners include FantasyPros. These partners may set their own cookies to track referrals.
How We Use Your Information
- To display your comments and display name on articles
- To maintain your account and login session
- To analyze site traffic and improve content
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To respond to inquiries sent via our contact page
Data Retention
Account data is retained as long as your account exists. You may request account deletion by emailing TheKommish@punchdrunkwonderland.net. Comments are retained indefinitely as part of the public record of each article, even if the associated account is deleted — in which case the comment will display as "Anonymous."
Third-Party Services
Our site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google OAuth — for account authentication. Governed by Google's privacy policy.
- Google AdSense — for advertisement serving. Governed by Google's privacy policy.
- FantasyPros — affiliate partner. May set cookies when you click affiliate links.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. To exercise these rights, email TheKommish@punchdrunkwonderland.net. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, email TheKommish@punchdrunkwonderland.net.