ThrillTalkz — Legal

Privacy Policy

Read in the dark, but read carefully. Here’s exactly what happens to your data when you wander through ThrillTalkz.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Introduction

ThrillTalkz is a one-person operation devoted to following, writing about, and curating indie horror games. This policy explains what personal information the site collects, why it’s collected, and the choices you have. We keep data collection minimal and treat what we gather with respect. If you’re reading this, you deserve to know exactly what’s lurking behind the screen.

What Information We Collect

We only collect information you choose to share, plus a small amount gathered automatically to understand how the site is used:

  • Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and any message you send us.
  • Email sign-ups: the email address you provide when subscribing to updates.
  • Analytics & cookies: anonymized usage data such as pages viewed, approximate location, browser type, and referring links.

How We Use Your Information

Your information exists to keep the lights flickering, nothing more:

  • To respond to messages you send through the contact form.
  • To send occasional updates and new-content notifications to subscribers who opted in.
  • To understand which coverage resonates so the site can be improved.
  • To protect the site from spam and abuse.

We never sell your data. Ever.

Cookies & Tracking

ThrillTalkz uses cookies to power analytics through Google Analytics, connected via the Google Site Kit plugin. These cookies help us see which pages are visited and how visitors move through the site — always in aggregate, never to identify you personally. You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, though some features may behave differently as a result.

Third-Party Services

The site relies on trusted third-party tools, each with its own privacy practices:

  • Google Analytics: collects anonymized usage and traffic statistics.
  • Jetpack / WordPress.com: provides site performance, security, and stats features.
  • Gravatar: displays profile avatars linked to commenter email addresses.
  • Akismet: filters spam from comments and form submissions.
  • Yoast SEO: manages search engine optimization metadata.

We encourage you to review each provider’s own privacy policy to understand how they handle data.

External Links

ThrillTalkz links out to game developers, storefronts, and other horror corners of the web. Once you follow a link away from this site, you enter territory we don’t control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Tread carefully out there.

Your Rights

If you’re in the EU/EEA or another region with data protection laws, you have rights over your personal data, including:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
  • The right to request deletion of your data.
  • The right to withdraw consent or unsubscribe at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, just reach out using the contact details below.

Contact

Questions, requests, or whispers in the dark? Reach out anytime:

[willgoodsman@gmail.com]

Changes to This Policy

This policy may evolve as ThrillTalkz grows or as tools and laws change. When it does, the “Last updated” date at the top will be revised. Significant changes may be announced on the site. Continued use of ThrillTalkz after any update means you accept the revised policy.