Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 May 2025
Website: OtomeScape by Shara
Email: [email protected]

🕊️ At OtomeScape, your privacy matters. This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

🔍 1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Shara, based in Italy. OtomeScape is a personal blog that shares reviews, commentary, and updates related to otome games, cozy & wholesome games, and visual novels.
You can contact the owner via the contact form on the “Contacts” page, or by email using the address provided both there and on this page.

🌐 2. What Data We Collect and Why

We currently do not require user accounts or collect any personal data directly. However, like most websites, we may process:

a) Usage Data (collected automatically)

  • Your IP address (anonymised)
  • Browser type, OS, pages visited
  • Time and duration of visit

This data helps us understand how our site is used and improve the experience. It is collected via privacy-conscious analytics tools or your browser’s interaction with our server.

b) Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Display our cookie banner (required by law)
  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Improve functionality

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the banner or your browser settings.

c) Contact Form Data

If you choose to contact us via our contact form, we will collect your:

  • Name (if provided)
  • Email address
  • Message content

This data is only used to respond to your enquiry and is never shared or sold.

🧁 3. Cookies & Trackers

OtomeScape uses the Complianz plugin to manage cookie consent and compliance. You will be asked to provide consent for different types of cookies when visiting the site.

You can view or update your consent at any time by clicking the [Cookie Settings] link in the footer.

🚫 4. What We Don’t Do

We do not:

  • Sell or share your data with third parties
  • Use your data for profiling or automated decisions
  • Collect payment details (there are no paid products or services at this time)

🇪🇺 5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at [email protected]

🗂️ 6. Data Retention

We keep analytics and contact form data only as long as needed for the purpose collected, unless legal obligations require longer storage.

🔐 7. Security

We use industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS and security plugins, to protect your data from unauthorised access or loss.

✏️ 8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Please check this page regularly for updates.