Except where explicitly stated, the contents of all web pages, domains and applications belonging to Outsideworld Studios are copyright protected. The reproduction, modification, distribution or storage of protected content, information or data belonging to Outsideworld Studios, especially of texts, text segments, graphics, videos, images or audio material, RSS feeds – whether in whole or in part – requires in each case the express prior written consent of Outsideworld Studios. All content distributed and delivered via websites belonging to Outsideworld Studios is intended for personal and private end users only, not for private or non-private proliferation or any other use. Exception is given for content expressly made available for download. The use of all content, information or data contained herein, as well as related acts, sufferances or omissions with websites, domains and applications belonging to Outsideworld Studios, are subject exclusively to German law.
Outsideworld Studios assumes no responsibility for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information on these and appendant pages, or for fault-free access at all times. When we refer to the web pages of third parties (links), Outsideworld Studios assumes no responsibility for the content of the linked pages. By clicking on the link you take leave from the information service of Outsideworld Studios. Different rules may apply for the proposals of third parties, particularly with regard to data protection. Furthermore, Outsideworld Studios excludes liability in their services, especially when downloading data made available by Outsideworld Studios from the websites of Outsideworld Studios, for lightly negligent breaches of duty. The same applies to breaches of duty by vicarious agents of Outsideworld Studios.
Outsideworld Studios, Outsideworld Film and Outsideworld the comic are projects of Andrew McCargar, a natural person (in the legal sense). Please report any errors of suggestions to hnic (at) outsideworld (dot) org.
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Here's the truth, it's basically unavoidable to provide a website without collecting some information from you, the visitor. With that said, we endevor to respect your privacy and collect as little personally identifiable information as necessary and to be as transparent as possible with that information. This policy governs all of the pages of The Outsideworld, accessible from www.outsideworld.org.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in the Outsideworld. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the point we ask you to provide your personal information.
If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide.
When you leave a comment on a blog or comic, we ask for your contact information, including items such as name and email address. This information is voluntary and you are free to make something up.
We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:
Provide, operate, and maintain our website
Improve, personalize, and expand our website
Understand and analyze how you use our website
Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website, and for marketing and promotional purposes
Send you emails
Find and prevent fraud
Log Files
The Outsideworld follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information. Our Privacy Policy was created with the help of the Privacy Policy Generator and the Privacy Policy Template.
The Outsideworld does not currently use any 3rd party advertising.
Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:
Request that a business that collects a consumer's personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
the Outsideworld does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
This privacy policy is subject to change without notice.