Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Helixy.xyz (the "Website") is a blog dedicated to publishing articles, analysis, and commentary about Esports. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our blog or interact with its features.

By using Helixy.xyz, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website. We may update this policy from time to time; any changes will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate a blog and provide a quality reading experience. We do not sell your data, and we do not collect payment or financial information because Helixy.xyz is not an online store.

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Contact Form Submissions: When you use our contact form (available at the "Contact" page), we collect your name and email address so we can respond to your inquiry. We also collect the content of your message. This information is used solely for customer service purposes and is not shared with third parties except as required by law.
• Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name (or the display name you provide), your email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is kept private and is not published. Your name and comment text may be publicly visible on the blog. We use this data to facilitate community discussion and to prevent spam.

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how our blog is used. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see Section 4 below.
• Basic Analytics: We use a simple analytics tool (such as Google Analytics or an equivalent privacy-friendly service) to collect aggregated, non-personal data about page views, browser types, device types, and general geographic location (country level). This data helps us understand which articles are most popular and how readers navigate our site. It does not identify you personally.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record standard log information, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. We use this data for security purposes (e.g., to detect and prevent abuse) and for aggregate analysis. IP addresses are anonymized where possible.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
• To display your comments on the blog and manage community discussions.
• To analyze traffic patterns and improve our content and user experience.
• To detect and prevent spam, abuse, or other harmful activity.
• To comply with legal obligations, if required.

We do not use your data for any form of automated decision-making or profiling beyond general analytics.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the blog (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to enforce our policies, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Helixy.xyz uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic functioning of the Website (e.g., to remember your cookie preferences).
• Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our blog by collecting anonymous data about page visits and user behavior.
• Comment Preference Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name and email address in cookies. This is for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies last for one year.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the blog. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months after the inquiry is resolved, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
• Comments and associated metadata (name, email) are retained indefinitely so that we can display them on the blog and manage follow-up comments. You may request deletion of your comment at any time (see Section 8).
• Analytics data is retained in aggregated form indefinitely; individual-level data is retained for a maximum of 26 months.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure hosting, HTTPS encryption, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our blog may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Esports news sources, tournament pages, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., we may need to retain data for legal compliance).
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for analytics purposes.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may ask for verification of your identity before processing your request.

9. Children's Privacy

Helixy.xyz is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

Our blog is hosted in the United States. If you access Helixy.xyz from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Mailing Address: 4429 Cedar Ln, Madison, WI 53703, USA

We will do our best to address your inquiry promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of Helixy.xyz after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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