Privacy Policy
Effective date: July 31, 2026
Fake Wizards (“we,” “us,” or “FakeWizards.com”) operates this website to publish video and written reviews of games, movies, and television. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Who we are
Fake Wizards is an editorial review site. Contact us through the Contact page on this website for privacy questions.
Information we collect
Information you provide
- Review requests. If you use the Request a Review form, we collect the details you submit (such as your name or handle, email address, and the title you want reviewed) so we can evaluate and reply to the request.
- Other messages. If you email or otherwise contact us, we keep what you send so we can respond.
Information collected automatically
- Basic server logs. Like most sites, our host may log IP address, browser type, referring URL, and timestamps for security and reliability.
- Analytics (optional). When Google Analytics 4 is configured and you accept analytics/advertising cookies, Google may collect usage data such as pages viewed, approximate location, device/browser info, and engagement metrics.
- Advertising (optional). When Google AdSense is configured and you accept analytics/advertising cookies, Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show and measure ads.
- Security on forms. When reCAPTCHA is enabled on the review-request form, Google may process technical data to distinguish humans from bots. That check can run even if you decline analytics/ads cookies, because it is used to protect the form.
Embedded and third-party content
Review pages may embed YouTube videos and load fonts or other assets from third parties (for example Google Fonts). Those services may collect data under their own policies when their content loads. YouTube embeds on this site use a click-to-play approach where practical, but thumbnails or related requests may still contact Google/YouTube systems.
How we use information
- To operate, secure, and improve the site
- To publish reviews and related editorial content
- To process review requests and communicate with you
- To understand traffic and site performance (with consent, when analytics is enabled)
- To display advertising (with consent, when AdSense is enabled)
- To prevent spam and abuse
Cookies and similar technologies
We use a small first-party preference in your browser to remember whether you accepted or declined analytics and advertising cookies. Details are in our Cookie Policy. You can change that choice later from the Cookie Policy page.
Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed to run the site, including:
- Service providers that host the website or email
- Google for Analytics, AdSense, reCAPTCHA, Fonts, and/or YouTube when those features are used
- Legal requirements if we must disclose information to comply with law or protect rights, safety, or the site
Retention
Review-request submissions and correspondence are kept as long as needed to handle the request and maintain ordinary business records. Analytics and ad data retention is controlled by Google under their settings and policies. Server logs are kept according to our hosting provider’s practices.
Your choices
- Accept or decline analytics/advertising cookies in our cookie banner (or on the Cookie Policy page)
- Use browser controls to block or delete cookies
- Avoid submitting a review request if you do not want to share contact details
- Use browser or extension tools to limit third-party embeds where available
If you are in a region with additional privacy rights (such as access, deletion, or opt-out of certain sharing), contact us through the Contact page and we will respond as required by applicable law.
Children
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, contact us and we will delete it.
International visitors
The site is operated from the United States. If you visit from another country, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other locations where our providers operate.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy by posting a revised version on this page and updating the effective date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Privacy questions: use the Contact page on FakeWizards.com.