--- title: "Privacy Policy" description: "" url: "https://hermittalksgames.com/privacy-policy" date: "2026-09-27T17:55:55+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- Details Last Updated: 20 July 2026 # Hermit Talks Games Privacy Policy ## Introduction, Information We Collect & How We Use It ### Privacy at a Glance | | We only collect information we genuinely need. | |---|---| | | We never sell your personal information. | | | You remain in control of your data. | | | We use analytics to improve the website, not to track you across the internet. | | | You can contact us at any time with questions about your privacy. | ### Trust is earned through openness. At **Hermit Talks Games**, we believe your privacy deserves the same care and respect that we give to every review we publish. Whether you're reading our latest JRPG review, exploring the Game Wall, or getting in touch through our contact form, you should know exactly what information we collect, why we collect it and how we look after it. We've written this Privacy Policy in clear, straightforward language because we believe transparency builds trust. If you have any questions about this policy or how we process your personal information, we'd be happy to hear from you. --- ### Who We Are Hermit Talks Games is an independent editorial website dedicated to thoughtful game reviews, features and commentary, with a particular passion for Japanese games and gaming culture. Our website is operated from the United Kingdom and complies with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For the purposes of data protection legislation, Hermit Talks Games is the **Data Controller**, meaning we decide how and why your personal information is processed. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us via the [contact form](https://hermittalksgames.com/get-in-touch) available on our website. --- #### Scope of This Policy This Privacy Policy applies whenever you: - Visit hermittalksgames.com - Read articles or reviews - Contact us through our website - Engage with features or services provided by Hermit Talks Games It also explains how information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics technologies and embedded third-party content. --- #### Information We Collect Most visitors can browse Hermit Talks Games without providing any personal information. However, depending on how you interact with the site, we may collect certain information. ##### Information You Choose to Provide You may voluntarily provide information when you: - Complete our contact form - Respond to surveys or questionnaires - Contact us via email This information may include: - Your name - Email address - The contents of your message - Any additional information you choose to provide We only ask for information that is genuinely needed to respond to your enquiry or provide the service you've requested. --- #### Information Collected Automatically When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically. This may include: - IP address (where available) - Browser type and version - Device type - Operating system - Screen resolution - Approximate geographic location (city or region) - Pages visited - Time spent on pages - Referral source - Navigation behaviour - Date and time of your visit This information helps us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve the experience for everyone. Where possible, this information is analysed in aggregated or anonymised form. --- #### Cookies and Similar Technologies Like most modern websites, Hermit Talks Games uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions correctly and to understand how visitors use the site. Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website. Others help us improve performance, measure traffic and understand which content readers find most useful. A full explanation of the cookies we use is available in our separate [**Cookie Policy**](https://hermittalksgames.com/cookie-policy). --- #### How We Collect Information Information may be collected in several ways, including: ##### Directly from you For example when you: - Send us a message - Subscribe to a newsletter - Respond to a survey ##### Automatically Through technologies including: - Cookies - Google Analytics 4 - Server logs - Website performance monitoring tools ##### From Third Parties Some embedded content, such as YouTube videos or social media posts, may collect information according to the privacy policies of those respective providers. These services operate independently of Hermit Talks Games. --- #### How We Use Your Information We only process personal information where there is a legitimate reason to do so. Depending on how you interact with our website, we may use your information to: - Respond to enquiries - Provide customer support - Improve the website and user experience - Analyse website performance - Monitor website security - Prevent misuse or abuse of the website - Comply with legal obligations We do **not** sell your personal information. We do **not** rent your personal information to third parties. We do **not** use your information for intrusive profiling or automated decision-making. --- #### Our Legal Basis for Processing Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing personal information. Depending on the circumstances, we rely on one or more of the following: | **Purpose** | **Legal Basis** | |---|---| | Responding to enquiries | Legitimate Interests | | Providing customer support | Legitimate Interests | | Website analytics | Consent (where required) | | Website security | Legitimate Interests | | Preventing fraud or abuse | Legitimate Interests | | Complying with legal obligations | Legal Obligation | Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. --- #### Our Commitment to Responsible Data Use At Hermit Talks Games, we collect only the information we genuinely need. We believe privacy should never come at the expense of enjoying great games, and we have no interest in collecting unnecessary personal information. Our goal is simple: - collect less - protect more - be transparent about both We believe that's how trust is built. --- #### Your Privacy Rights Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have a number of important rights regarding your personal information. These include the right to: - Request access to the personal information we hold about you. - Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. - Request the deletion of your personal information where appropriate. - Restrict or object to certain types of processing. - Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent. - Request a copy of your information in a portable format where applicable. - Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your information has been handled unlawfully. We will always do our best to respond promptly and fairly to any request relating to your personal information. --- #### Children's Privacy Hermit Talks Games is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required by law. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can investigate and, where appropriate, remove the information. --- #### Changes to This Privacy Policy As Hermit Talks Games continues to grow, this Privacy Policy may occasionally be updated to reflect: - changes in legislation - improvements to the website - new features or services - changes to third-party providers - evolving best practice Whenever significant changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage visitors to review this page from time to time to stay informed about how their information is protected. --- #### Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way Hermit Talks Games processes personal information, we'd be pleased to hear from you. The easiest way to contact us is through the [contact form](https://hermittalksgames.com/get-in-touch) available on our website. We'll always do our best to respond as promptly as possible. --- #### A Final Word Games are built on trust between developers and players. We believe websites should be built on the same foundation. Whether you're here to read a review, discover your next favourite game or simply enjoy thoughtful discussion about gaming, we want you to feel confident that your privacy is being treated with respect. 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