Privacy Policy of MTG-Standard.com

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Purpose of this website

MTG-Standard.com is fan made unofficial content for Magic the Gathering. MTG-Standard is focused entirely on the standard format of the game Magic the Gathering. Our goal was to develop a platform that supports and promotes standard players.

While many other websites cover standard as part of their content, we stand out as the sole site specifically devoted to standard and standard finance. Finding information on standard cards or identifying which cards are reprints in standard sets can be quite challenging. We compile all of this information in one place.

You can read more about the purpose of the site here. The Articles section provides posts about standard. You can review standard legal sets in the sets list.

Author

The author of this site is Joseph Griffiths.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 13, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by our website and how it is used. By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

  • Name and email address (when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us)
  • Comments or feedback you submit
  • Any information you voluntarily provide through forms

Information Collected Automatically:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources
  • Device information (screen size, device type)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR):

  • Legitimate Interest: Website analytics, security, performance optimization
  • Consent: Cookies (non-essential), email marketing, personalized advertising
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

Purposes:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website
  • Analyze usage trends and website performance
  • Serve relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
  • Communicate with you and respond to inquiries
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Google Advertising and AdSense

We participate in Google AdSense and other Google advertising services. This means:

Google AdSense:

  • Google serves ads on our website based on your interests and previous web activity
  • Google uses cookies and similar technologies to personalize ads
  • Google may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites
  • We do not have access to or control over these third-party cookies

Your Advertising Choices:

Note: Opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use different types of cookies and similar technologies:

Essential Cookies (No Consent Required):

  • Necessary for basic website functionality
  • Cannot be disabled without affecting site performance

Analytics Cookies (Consent Required):

  • Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
  • Help us improve website performance and user experience
  • Data is anonymized and aggregated

Advertising Cookies (Consent Required):

  • Google AdSense and advertising partners
  • Used to serve personalized advertisements
  • Track effectiveness of advertising campaigns

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We work with the following third-party services:

Google Services:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google AdSense: Advertising services and revenue generation
  • Google Fonts: Web font delivery

Data Sharing:

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our website
  • Advertising partners (in anonymized/aggregated form)
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Business transferees in case of merger or acquisition

Third-Party Privacy Policies:

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

  • Google Analytics data: 26 months (Google's default)
  • Server logs: 12 months
  • Email subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form submissions: 3 years
  • Cookie consent records: 2 years

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular backups and data integrity checks

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify users of any significant data breaches as required by law.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. When transferring data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • Google's compliance with EU-US Privacy Shield principles
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities

9. Children's Privacy

We welcome users of all ages to enjoy our Magic: The Gathering Standard format content. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

For Users Under 16:

  • You can browse our website and view all content without providing personal information
  • We do not require registration or account creation to access our services
  • If you wish to contact us, please ask a parent or guardian to do so on your behalf
  • We do not knowingly collect, store, or process personal data from users under 16

For Parents and Guardians:

  • Our website is educational and informational, focused on Magic: The Gathering game content
  • We do not target advertising specifically to children
  • If you believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately
  • We will promptly delete any personal information we may have inadvertently collected from children under 16

Important: If you discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, please contact us through our Contact Page immediately. We will take prompt action to delete such information from our systems.

10. Your Rights (GDPR and Other Privacy Laws)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access Rights:

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Know what data we collect and how we use it

Control Rights:

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests

Consent Rights:

  • Withdraw consent for cookies, email marketing, or other consent-based processing
  • Update your advertising preferences

How to Exercise Your Rights:

Response Time: We will respond to your requests within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

Right to Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data properly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify users via email (if we have your email address)
  • Display a prominent notice on our website
  • For material changes, we may seek renewed consent where required

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Email: Contact Us Page

Data Requests: Data Request Form

Copyright

Any unique content is owned by © Joseph Griffiths, all rights reserved. The art and visuals are owned by Wizards of the Coast and individual artists and used via Wizards of the Coast's Fan Content Policy.