At Icicle Disaster ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that data.
Information We Collect
We collect limited information when you visit our website. This includes standard log data such as your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the pages you visit on our site. We do not require account creation, and we do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information through our website.
If you contact us through our contact form or email, we may collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, solely to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. These include:
Essential cookies that keep the site functioning properly. Analytics cookies (via third-party services like Google Analytics) that help us understand how visitors interact with our content — such as which game reviews are most popular or how long readers spend on our JRPG lists. Third-party cookies set by embedded content (such as YouTube videos or social media widgets).
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to operate and improve our website, understand which content resonates with our readers, respond to inquiries you send us, and maintain the security of our site. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
Our site may contain links to external websites, including game publishers, Steam store pages, and other gaming resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
We use Cloudflare for security and performance optimization. Cloudflare may collect certain data as described in their own privacy policy.
Google Subscribe with Google (SwG) and Reader Revenue Manager
We have integrated Google's Subscribe with Google (SwG) basic engagement service via the Reader Revenue Manager program. When you visit eligible review or news pages on our site, the SwG library loaded from news.google.com may record anonymous engagement signals such as page-open events, scroll depth, and time-on-page. These signals are used by Google to surface our content in Google Discover, Google News, and related Google products, and to evaluate reader engagement at an aggregate level. SwG does not require you to log in, and we do not receive any individually identifying information from this integration. You can block third-party scripts in your browser settings if you prefer to opt out.
European Union Users (GDPR)
If you access our site from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives you specific rights regarding any personal data we process about you. These include the right to access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"), the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. Our lawful basis for processing limited log and analytics data is legitimate interest in operating and improving the website. You may exercise any of these rights by contacting us through our contact page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act) gives you the right to know what personal information we collect about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, the right to opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information, the right to correct inaccurate personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise any California rights, contact us through our contact page and identify yourself as a California resident in your request.
Engagement Analytics
In addition to standard page-view analytics, we use lightweight engagement signals — such as scroll position, time spent reading, and clicks on internal links — to understand which reviews and guides readers find most useful. These signals are collected in aggregate and are not tied to identifying information. Some of this engagement data is collected by third-party services including Google Analytics, Subscribe with Google, and Cloudflare Web Analytics. You can disable engagement collection by enabling Do Not Track in your browser, blocking third-party scripts, or installing a tracker-blocking browser extension.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience interested in Japanese RPGs and gaming culture. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to any personal data we hold about you, request deletion of your data, opt out of analytics tracking by disabling cookies, and contact us with any privacy-related concerns.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, reach out through our contact page.
Last updated: May 22, 2026.