Last updated: May 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how The Card Log (“we,” “us,” or “the site”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to thecardlog.com. By using this site, you consent to the practices described below.
What information we collect
The Card Log collects information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly. If you contact us via email, sign up for a newsletter or update list, leave a comment (if enabled in the future), or submit a form, we collect the information you choose to share — such as your name, email address, and message content.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools. This typically includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, the website you came from, and similar non-personally-identifying information.
Cookies. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, site functionality, and (in some cases) advertising. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended.
How we use this information
Information collected on The Card Log is used to:
Operate, maintain, and improve the site
Understand how visitors use the site so we can write more useful content
Respond to inquiries sent via email or contact forms
Send occasional emails to those who have voluntarily subscribed to a newsletter (when offered)
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Third-party services
The Card Log uses several third-party services that may collect or process information on our behalf:
Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and reader behavior. Google Analytics may use cookies and collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Google Search Console. We use Search Console to monitor how the site appears in Google search results. This service does not track individual visitors.
Hosting and security providers. Our hosting provider and security services (including Cloudflare and similar) may collect server log data for technical and security purposes.
Email service providers. If you sign up for any email list we offer, the service we use to deliver those emails (such as MailerLite, ConvertKit, Beehiiv, or similar) will store your email address and basic engagement data for the purpose of sending you those emails.
Affiliate networks. When you click an affiliate link, the destination website and affiliate network may set cookies to track the referral. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure for more information.
Advertising networks (if applicable). If we ever display advertising on the site, the ad networks we work with may set cookies and use other tracking technologies as described in their own privacy policies.
Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
The right to know what information we hold about you
The right to request correction or deletion of your information
The right to opt out of certain data uses
The right to unsubscribe from any email list at any time (via the unsubscribe link in every email)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [contact email].
Children’s privacy
The Card Log is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data security
We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through the site, including using HTTPS encryption, maintained server security, and limited internal access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be communicated via a notice on the site or email (if applicable).
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at [[email protected]].
— James H.
The Card Log