Privacy Policy

PenguGuides (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

Information you give us directly:

Name and email address (if you sign up for our newsletter)
Name, email address, and any content you submit (if you leave a comment on a guide)
Any information you include when you contact us or pitch a guide

Information collected automatically:

IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar technologies
General location (country or region) inferred from your IP address

Cookies And Tracking

We use cookies to keep the site running properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our guides. We also use cookies through third-party services described below.

Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display ads on PenguGuides. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites, to show you relevant advertising.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings
You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies via aboutads.info

Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you’re located in the European Economic Area or UK, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict how we process your data
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

Your Rights Under CCPA (California Visitors)

If you’re a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information (which can include ad-related cookies)
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To opt out or submit a request, contact us using the details below.

Children’s Privacy

PenguGuides is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

Third-Party Links

Our guides may link to external websites. We aren’t responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, so we encourage you to review their policies separately.

Changes To This Policy

We may update this policy as the site grows. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your data? Contact us by email or fill out the contact form, available on our contact page.

Last updated: October, 2026