MAC'S ARENA PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction and Scope

This Comprehensive Privacy Policy applies to the website Mac's Arena, located at macsarena.com (the "Site"), and is intended to inform our visitors about the data practices associated with operating a simple, link-focused web presence.

Mac's Arena operates as a static, referral-based platform. Its primary function is to serve as a digital hub—a "Linktree" style page—providing external links to our social media channels and a dedicated affiliate storefront featuring third-party products.

We are fundamentally committed to data minimization. Crucially, the operators of Mac's Arena (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") do not, in the course of operating this site, collect, process, store, or share any personally identifiable information from our visitors.

This document explains our zero-collection approach and, more importantly, addresses the data collection practices of the essential Third Parties that our site directs you to, including our web host and our affiliate partners, as required by law and ethical transparency. By using our Site, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Do Not Collect and Definitions

A. Our Zero-Collection Stance

We are a non-data-collecting entity. This means we have taken steps to ensure no internal mechanisms (such as self-hosted analytics scripts, cookies, sign-up forms, user accounts, or tracking pixels) are used to gather data from you.

"Personal Information" includes any information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household. Categories of Personal Information we do not collect include:

• Identifiers: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, unique personal identifiers, or IP addresses.

• Customer Records: Billing addresses, purchase histories, or payment information.

• Protected Classifications: Age, gender, or demographic data.

• Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, or information regarding a consumer’s interaction with an internet website (collected by us).

• Geolocation Data: Precise location information.

• Inferences: Information drawn to create a profile about a consumer's preferences, characteristics, or behavior.

Since we do not collect any Personal Information, we do not engage in the sale or sharing of Personal Information.

B. Direct Email Link (mailto:)

Our site provides a direct link that opens the visitor's default email program (a mailto: link). This action is client-side and entirely controlled by your device and operating system. We do not receive any information from this click. We only begin processing data (your email address and the content of your message) if and when you choose to voluntarily compose and send an email to us. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is handled confidentially.

3. Third-Party Data Collection and Mandatory Disclosures

Your activity on macsarena.com involves two key categories of third parties whose data collection practices you should be aware of: our web host and the external platforms we link to.

A. Google Sites (Hosting Platform)

Our Site is hosted using Google Sites. As the platform provider, Google may automatically collect certain basic diagnostic and security data, such as standard server logs, which may include non-personally identifiable technical information (e.g., browser type, general access times) necessary for the effective operation, security, and maintenance of the site. This minimal, operational data collection is governed entirely by the Google Privacy Policy. We have no direct control over, or access to, this foundational server data.

B. External Social Media Platforms

Our Site's primary function is to link you to various social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, YouTube). Clicking these links takes you to external websites. Once you leave Mac's Arena, the destination platform’s privacy policies and terms of service govern your activity, including any data they collect, track, or share. We bear no responsibility for the data practices of these independent third-party platforms.

C. Affiliate Marketing Disclosures (Amazon Associates)

We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. Our affiliate storefront features links that, when clicked, redirect you to the Amazon.com website.

1. Mandatory Disclosure: In compliance with the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides, the following statement must be clearly and conspicuously displayed:

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

2. Tracking and Cookies: When you click one of our affiliate links, Amazon will place a tracking cookie on your browser. This cookie allows Amazon to track the referral from our Site, which ensures we receive a commission if you make a qualifying purchase within a certain timeframe. Amazon uses this data according to its own extensive privacy policy. We do not receive any Personal Information from Amazon about you, the specific products you purchase, or your browsing behavior; we only receive aggregated commission reports showing total sales volume.

3. FTC Compliance: The FTC requires that affiliate relationships be disclosed clearly and conspicuously. For full compliance, we ensure that the required disclosure statement is visible on every page containing Amazon affiliate links. This transparency allows you to make an informed choice before clicking any link.

4. Data Security, Retention, and Children's Privacy

A. Data Security

While Mac's Arena does not collect Personal Information, we recognize the importance of general data security. Since we utilize Google Sites as our host, we rely on the extensive security infrastructure and safeguards implemented by Google to protect the Site from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We recommend all users maintain up-to-date operating systems and security software on their own devices.

B. Data Retention

As we do not collect Personal Information, there is no Personal Information for us to retain. Any anonymous server log data collected by Google Sites is managed and retained according to the Google Privacy Policy.

C. Children's Privacy

Mac's Arena is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain Personal Information from anyone under the age of 13. If we learn that we have received Personal Information directly from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent (which would be a violation of our policy), we will delete that information immediately.

5. Compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / CPRA

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, "CCPA/CPRA"), establishes robust privacy rights for California residents.

A. Our Compliance Posture

The CCPA/CPRA applies to for-profit businesses that exceed specific revenue, data processing, or data derivation thresholds. Mac's Arena does not meet any of the defined compliance thresholds for CCPA/CPRA because we do not collect, process, sell, or share the Personal Information of consumers.

We include this section to provide maximum transparency to California residents, affirming that our minimal data practices inherently respect the spirit of the law.

B. Consumer Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (For Your Information)

The law provides California residents with rights concerning their personal data. Should your data be collected by any of our Third-Party partners (e.g., Amazon, Google, or social media platforms), you would need to exercise these rights directly with them. These rights include:

• Right to Know: The right to request that a business disclose the specific pieces and categories of Personal Information collected about the consumer.

• Right to Delete: The right to request the deletion of Personal Information collected from the consumer, with certain exceptions.

• Right to Opt-Out: The right to direct a business that sells or shares Personal Information not to sell or share the consumer's Personal Information.

• Right to Correct: The right to request the correction of inaccurate Personal Information.

• Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information: The right to limit the use of Sensitive Personal Information to necessary purposes.

• Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for the exercise of the privacy rights conferred by the CCPA/CPRA.

Our Stance on Rights: Since we do not collect any Personal Information, we have no data to Know, Delete, Correct, or Limit. We do not Sell or Share Personal Information. Therefore, these rights are not actionable against Mac's Arena itself.

C. The "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" Link

We are not required to post a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link because we do not engage in the sale or sharing of Personal Information. If we ever start collecting data that falls under this definition, this policy will be immediately updated, and the required link will be provided.

6. International Visitors and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

While Mac's Arena is operated in the United States and does not target visitors from the European Union (EU), we acknowledge that EU residents may access our Site.

The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides extensive rights to individuals regarding their data. Our zero-collection policy means that Mac's Arena does not process data under the legal bases required by GDPR. If you are an EU resident and have concerns about data collected by our third-party links (like Amazon), you should contact those respective third parties directly, as they are the data controllers for your information.

7. Policy Updates and Contact Information

A. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, at our sole discretion. We will indicate the date of the last revision at the top of the Policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.

B. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to report any potential data collection issues regarding macsarena.com, please contact us by clicking the email link provided on the Site.