// Privacy Policy for Hi ComicsGate

Effective Date: December 27, 2025

// Introduction

Hi, ComicsGate (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at https://hicomicsgate.com. This site promotes ComicsGate comics, funding campaigns, merchandise, and community resources. We do not allow user registration, comments, contact forms, newsletters, or any other direct user input features.

// Information We Collect

We collect limited, anonymous data automatically when you visit:

• **Analytics Data** (via Google Analytics through Site Kit by Google): Page views, browser/device type, approximate location (anonymized IP), referral sources, and time on pages.
• **Server Logs** via our hosting provider, Hostinger): IP address, browser user agent, timestamps, and requested URLs for security and performance.

We do not collect personal identifiers such as names, email addresses, or other identifiable information.

// How We Use Your Information

• To analyze site traffic and improve user experience.
• For basic security, hosting, and performance purposes.
• Analytics data helps us understand how visitors interact with our content.

// Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for site functionality (e.g., caching via LiteSpeed Cache) and analytics cookies (via Google Analytics). We do not use marketing, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies.

// Third-Party Services

• **Google Analytics** (via Site Kit by Google): Data is processed under Google’s privacy policy → https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• **Akismet** (anti-spam): Inactive, as comments are disabled.
• **Hostinger Hosting**: Server logs handled under Hostinger’s privacy policy → https://www.hostinger.com/legal/privacy-policy.

We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes or targeted advertising.

// CCPA / California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share it).
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email, e.g., privacy@refinecg.com]. We will respond within 45 days.

// Data Retention and Security

Analytics data is retained for up to 14-26 months (Google’s default). Server logs are kept as needed for hosting and security. We use reasonable security measures, but no system is 100% secure.

// Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with the updated effective date.

// Contact Us

For questions: DM us over on X.com @HiComicsGate