Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 7, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit GraveYard Jokes Studios Inc. (graveyardjokes.com).

1. Information We Collect

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (city, region, country)
• Browser type and version (user agent)
• Visit timestamps and page views
• Referrer information

When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content

2. How We Collect Information

Visitor Tracking: We automatically track basic visitor information on every page visit using custom analytics. This includes your IP address, which we use with geolocation services (IPInfo.io) to determine your approximate location.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site usage patterns. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect data according to Google's privacy policy.

Session Cookies: We use essential session cookies (named graveyardjokes_session) for basic site functionality and CSRF protection. These are necessary for the site to function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Understand site usage and improve user experience
• Monitor site performance and identify issues
• Respond to contact form inquiries
• Send email notifications about site visitors (for site administration)
• Ensure site security and prevent abuse

4. Data Sharing and Security

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except as required by law or as described in this policy. We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For site usage analytics
• IPInfo.io: For geolocation services
• Zoho Mail: For email services and notifications

Visitor data is cached temporarily to improve performance and reduce API calls. Contact form submissions are stored securely and used only to respond to inquiries.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You can disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect site functionality. If you have questions about your data or wish to request information about data we may have collected, contact us at info@graveyardjokes.com.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.