🔒 QUANTUM MERLIN PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: December 21, 2024

1. WHO WE ARE

Quantum Merlin ("we," "our," or "us") is a free spiritual technology platform providing personalized cosmic insights through numerology, astrology, gematria, tarot, and frequency analysis.

Our Commitment: Your privacy is sacred. We believe your cosmic data is deeply personal and should remain under your control.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You Provide (Stored Locally)

Birth & Personal Data:

• Name (first, middle, last)
• Birth date, time, and location
• Current location
• Preferences and settings

B. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Analytics (via Google Analytics):

• Pages visited
• Tools used (Birth Sigil, Forecaster, etc.)
• Time spent on site
• Device type and browser
• General location (city/country level, not precise)
• Referral source (how you found us)

Purpose: Understand how people use Quantum Merlin to improve the experience.

Opt-Out: Use Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Advertising Data (via Google AdSense):

• Ad impressions and clicks
• Ad interaction behavior
• Cookie data for ad personalization
• Browsing activity across sites (for relevant ads)

Purpose: Display relevant ads to keep the service free.

Opt-Out: Visit Google Ads Settings or use NAI Opt-Out Tool

Technical Data:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Screen resolution
• Language preference
• Timestamp of visits

Purpose: Security, troubleshooting, and service optimization.

C. Information We DON'T Collect

• ❌ Credit card or payment information (service is free)
• ❌ Social Security numbers or government IDs
• ❌ Health or medical information
• ❌ Precise GPS location (only city-level)
• ❌ Passwords (no account system)
• ❌ Email addresses (unless you contact us)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Your Birth Data (Local Storage Only):

• ✅ Generate personalized forecasts and readings
• ✅ Calculate numerology, astrology, and gematria
• ✅ Create your Birth Sigil and Genesis Frequencies
• ✅ Save to your Library for quick access

We do NOT:

• ❌ Send this data to our servers
• ❌ Share it with third parties
• ❌ Use it for advertising
• ❌ Sell or rent it to anyone

Analytics Data:

• ✅ Understand which tools are most popular
• ✅ Identify bugs and technical issues
• ✅ Improve user experience and navigation
• ✅ Measure site performance

Advertising Data:

• ✅ Display relevant ads (via Google AdSense)
• ✅ Keep the service 100% free
• ✅ Measure ad effectiveness

4. INFORMATION SHARING & DISCLOSURE

We Share Data With:

• Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics, no personally identifiable information (Privacy Policy)
• Google AdSense: Ad serving and personalization, cookie-based tracking (Privacy Policy)

We Do NOT Share Data With:

• ❌ Data brokers or marketing companies
• ❌ Social media platforms (unless you choose to share)
• ❌ Other users (your data is private)
• ❌ Employers, insurance companies, or government (unless legally required)

Legal Disclosure:

We may disclose information if required by law: court orders, legal investigations, protection of our rights or safety, or prevention of fraud.

5. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies (Required):

• Session management, security features, basic functionality
• Cannot be disabled (site won't work without them)

Preference Cookies (Optional):

• Remember your settings, save Library items, store theme preference
• Can be disabled (but you'll lose saved data)

Analytics Cookies (Optional):

• Google Analytics tracking, usage statistics, performance monitoring
• Can be disabled via browser settings or opt-out tools

Advertising Cookies (Optional):

• Google AdSense personalization, relevant ad display, ad performance tracking
• Can be disabled via Google Ads Settings

How to Control Cookies:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

6. DATA SECURITY

How We Protect Your Data:

Technical Measures:

• ✅ HTTPS/SSL encryption (all data in transit)
• ✅ Secure hosting infrastructure
• ✅ Regular security updates
• ✅ No server-side storage of personal data

Your Responsibility:

• Keep your device secure
• Use updated browsers
• Clear cache/cookies on shared devices
• Don't share sensitive data in public

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Access & Control:

• ✅ View Your Data: Check your Library and localStorage
• ✅ Export Your Data: Download your readings as PDF
• ✅ Delete Your Data: Clear Library or localStorage anytime
• ✅ Opt-Out of Ads: Use Google Ads Settings
• ✅ Opt-Out of Analytics: Use browser extensions

California Residents (CCPA):

You have additional rights including the right to know what data is collected, right to delete, right to opt-out of data "sales" (we don't sell data), and right to non-discrimination.

European Residents (GDPR):

You have additional rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and objection to processing.

8. DATA RETENTION

• Your Birth Data (Local Storage): Stored indefinitely on YOUR device, you control deletion
• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google's default), then automatically deleted
• Advertising Data: Retained per Google's policies, can be reset via Google Ads Settings
• Server Logs: Retained for 90 days (security purposes), then automatically deleted

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Google AdSense:

Displays ads to keep Quantum Merlin free. Collects ad impressions, clicks, cookie data, and browsing activity.

Privacy Policy: Google Ads Privacy

Google Analytics:

Tracks anonymous usage statistics including pages visited, time on site, device info, and general location.

Privacy Policy: Google Analytics Privacy

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Age Requirement: Quantum Merlin is intended for users 13 years and older.

We do NOT knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Parents: If you believe your child has provided data to us, contact us at privacy@quantummerlin.com

11. INTERNATIONAL USERS

Data Location: Our servers are located in the United States.

Data Transfer: If you access Quantum Merlin from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US.

Your Consent: By using Quantum Merlin, you consent to this transfer.

12. DO NOT TRACK (DNT)

We honor DNT signals for analytics (Google Analytics respects DNT). However, third-party services (like Google AdSense) may not honor DNT.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting a notice on our homepage for significant changes.

Your continued use of Quantum Merlin after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. CONTACT US

15. YOUR CONSENT

By using Quantum Merlin, you consent to:

• This Privacy Policy
• Collection and use of data as described
• Use of cookies and tracking technologies
• Display of personalized ads (unless you opt-out)
• Transfer of data to the United States (if outside US)

You can withdraw consent by stopping use of Quantum Merlin, clearing your browser data, and opting out of ads and analytics.