Privacy Policy

Complete transparency regarding how CONTROL Resonant Guide handles visitor information, advertising cookies, and data rights.

Last updated: October 22, 2026

At CONTROL Resonant Guide (controlresonant.guide), accessible from anywhere globally, protecting the privacy of our visitors is one of our primary commitments. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected, recorded, and processed by our website, as well as how advertising partners utilize technical data.

1. Site Ownership & Data Controller Identification

CONTROL Resonant Guide is an independent gaming publication operated independently of Remedy Entertainment Plc or 505 Games. If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or want to submit formal inquiries, reach us through the following channels:

2. Information We Collect and Technical Processing

We minimize data collection to what is essential for technical site delivery, operational security, traffic analytics, and advertising:

A. Server Log Files

CONTROL Resonant Guide follows standard web hosting operational procedures by utilizing server log files provided by our web host (Hostinger). Server log entries automatically record non-personal technical identifiers, including:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address (hashed or anonymized where required by law)
  • Browser type, language settings, and version
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP) network information
  • Date and time stamps of page requests
  • Referring and exit URLs
  • Total click counts across site pages

Log file information is used strictly to analyze general traffic trends, administer site infrastructure, prevent DDoS security threats, and diagnose server errors. Log data is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

B. Email Communications & Direct Inquiries

If you contact us directly via email (controlresonant7@gmail.com) or submit a message through our contact form, we receive your email address, name (if provided), and message content. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We never sell, rent, or trade contact email addresses to third parties.

C. Cookies and Consent Preferences

Essential session cookies are utilized by WordPress to support administrative functions. Where a consent management banner is active, choices regarding advertising cookies are securely remembered across sessions. Detailed cookie classifications are available in our Cookie Policy.

3. Advertising Partners & Google AdSense Transparency

To sustain site hosting, domain upkeep, and content testing, CONTROL Resonant Guide displays third-party banner advertisements delivered via Google AdSense (Publisher ID: pub-2740630228997974):

  • AdSense Cookies & Web Beacons: Third-party ad vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve advertisements based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites across the internet.
  • DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve targeted ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Opting Out of Personalized Ads: Visitors can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, visitors can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
  • Google Partner Sites Policy: To learn more about how Google processes technical data when you visit partner sites, review How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

4. Analytics & Performance Measurement

We may utilize aggregate analytics tools (such as Google Analytics integrated via Google Site Kit) to measure aggregate traffic statistics — such as popular walkthrough pages (e.g., Best Builds guide or Trophies checklist), device categories (desktop vs mobile), and average reading duration. Analytics processing operates with IP anonymization enabled.

5. Third-Party Hosting & External Hyperlinks

Our website is hosted on Hostinger infrastructure. This Privacy Policy applies strictly to controlresonant.guide. Our site contains links to external websites, storefronts (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store), official social channels, and our companion dossier site (control-resonant.com). We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy policies or practices of third-party external websites.

6. European Union Data Protection Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)

For visitors located within the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you are entitled to full data subject rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You have the right to object to or restrict processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer collected data to another organization or directly to you.

If you submit a data request, we will respond within one calendar month. Contact us at controlresonant7@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

7. United States Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA & State Laws)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and amended state privacy laws, California residents maintain specific rights regarding personal information:

  • Right to Know & Access: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you.
  • Right to Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected from you.
  • No Sale of Personal Information: We do NOT sell personally identifiable user information. Non-personal cookie data processed for advertising is managed in accordance with state privacy preferences.

8. Protection of Children’s Privacy Online

Protecting children using the internet is an essential priority. CONTROL Resonant Guide is aimed at a general gaming audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly delete such records from our logs.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational updates, new legal requirements, or technical changes. We advise you to review this page periodically for updates. The updated “Last updated” date at the top of this document indicates when changes take effect.

10. Contacting the Data Protection Lead

If you have questions, concerns, or formal privacy requests, reach out directly:
Email: controlresonant7@gmail.com
Contact Page: CONTROL Resonant Guide Contact Page

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