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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This policy explains how VillageInTheShade.com handles basic usage data, analytics, cookies and email contact for this independent fan-made guide.

VillageInTheShade.com is an independent fan-made guide website and is not operated by Nippon Ichi Software or NIS America.

Information We Collect

VillageInTheShade.com is a public fan-made content site. You can browse the site without creating an account, submitting a profile or logging in.

We may collect basic technical and usage information through analytics tools, such as pages visited, approximate location, device type, browser type, referring pages and interaction events. This information helps us understand which guides are useful and where the site needs improvement.

Analytics and Cookies

This site uses Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity to measure traffic, improve navigation and understand how visitors interact with pages. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to process usage data.

You can limit cookies through your browser settings. Some browser extensions and privacy settings may also block analytics scripts.

Contact by Email

If you contact us by email, we may receive your email address and any information you choose to include in the message. We use that information only to read, respond to and manage your request.

Contact email: [email protected]

Third-Party Services

The site may link to third-party websites such as official publisher pages, storefronts, search engines, analytics providers or social platforms. Their websites and services are governed by their own privacy policies.

We do not control how third-party websites collect or use information after you leave VillageInTheShade.com.

Children's Privacy

This site is intended as a general game information website and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through email or another contact method, please contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to the settings and policies of the analytics providers we use. Email messages may be retained as long as needed to respond to the request, handle site operations or maintain reasonable records.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when the site changes, when new features are added or when analytics and operational tools are adjusted.

Last updated: July 29, 2026.