Privacy Policy

At Brainstorming Translations (accessible from https://brainstormingtranslations.com), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Brainstorming Translations and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

1. Information We Collect

A. Log Files

Like many other websites, Brainstorming Translations makes use of log files. These files log visitors when they visit the website. The information collected by log files includes:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
  • Browser type and version
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  • Date and time stamp
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Number of clicks

Purpose: This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information. It is not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

B. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site (via Disqus, WordPress, or other systems), we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

  • Third-Party Comment Systems: If we use a third-party commenting system (like Disqus), please be aware that they may track your activity. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.

C. Cookies and Web Beacons

Brainstorming Translations uses “cookies” to store information including visitors’ preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.

2. Third-Party Services & Monetization

We may use third-party services to support the hosting and maintenance of our translations. These parties have their own Privacy Policies.

A. Advertising Partners

We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies (such as the Google DoubleClick cookie) to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

  • Google AdSense: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

B. Donations (Ko-fi / Patreon)

If you choose to support our fan translations via donation platforms like Ko-fi or Patreon:

  • We do not collect or store your financial data (credit card numbers, bank accounts). All transactions are processed securely by the third-party platform.
  • We may receive your name/username and email address to thank you or provide “supporter-only” benefits (e.g., early access chapters), but this data is kept strictly confidential and never sold.

3. Fan Translation Disclaimer

Brainstorming Translations is a fan-based translation site. We do not hold the copyrights to the original novels/works found on this site.

  • Rights: All original rights belong to the respective authors and publishers.
  • Takedown Requests: If you are a copyright owner and wish for your work to be removed, please contact us immediately at the email below, and we will comply.
  • Data Context: We do not sell user data to original publishers or third-party data brokers.

4. GDPR Data Protection Rights (For EU Users)

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

  • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you.

5. CCPA Privacy Rights (For California Users)

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

  • Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
  • Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
  • Request that a business that sells a consumer’s personal data, not sell the consumer’s personal data.

6. Children’s Information

We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

Brainstorming Translations does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

7. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Email: brainstormingtranslations@gmail.com