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Swords of the East

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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Swords of the East (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit swordsoftheeast.com (the “Site”).

Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (such as by contacting us via email). If you contact us, we may retain your email address and the content of your message in order to respond.

Like most websites, our server may automatically log standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. This information is used only for site security and performance analysis and is not linked to individual identities.

Cookies

The Site may use cookies for basic functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising tracking or behavioral profiling. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; this may affect certain Site functions.

Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. The Site may include links to external websites; we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Data Retention

We retain email correspondence only as long as necessary to respond and resolve any inquiry. Server logs are retained for security purposes and periodically purged.

Your Rights

You may request deletion of any personal information you have provided to us by contacting [email protected].

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to: [email protected]

Last updated: June 2026