Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 30, 2026

Welcome to The Horror Lounge ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible from thehorrorlounge.com. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Your email address, if you subscribe to our newsletter
Your name, email address, and message content, if you use our contact form
Any information you include in comments on our posts

Information collected automatically:

IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies
Usage data collected by our website platform (Wix) and analytics tools, such as pages viewed, time on site, and referring pages

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send our email newsletter to subscribers who opt in
Respond to messages submitted through our contact form
Display and moderate comments on our posts
Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
Serve advertising, including personalized ads, once our site participates in advertising programs such as Google AdSense

Cookies

Our site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support core site functionality, analytics, and advertising.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. You can also disable cookies generally through your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly if you do.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites and services (such as streaming platforms, social media, and film distributors' sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the site (such as our website host, email newsletter provider, and analytics or advertising partners), solely for the purposes described in this policy, or when required by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Choices

Newsletter: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email we send.
Comments: You can request removal of a comment you've posted by contacting us.
Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

If you are located in the EU/EEA/UK or another jurisdiction with data protection laws that grant you specific rights (such as access, correction, or deletion of your data), contact us using the information below and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at brian.thehorrorlounge@gmail.com or through our Contact page.