Last updated: July 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Ask the Runes (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit asktherunes.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who We Are
Ask the Runes is an educational content website about rune reading and the Elder Futhark. Our website address is https://asktherunes.com.
Information We Collect
Information you give us directly. If you contact us by email or through a form, we receive the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical data when you browse, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, the pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit. This is gathered through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
- Respond to your questions and messages.
- Understand how visitors use the Site through analytics.
- Display advertising that helps keep our content free.
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to remember your preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.
Analytics
We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These services collect information such as pages viewed and time on page in aggregated form. You can learn more about how Google uses data at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Advertising
The Site is supported by display advertising. Third-party advertising partners and ad networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This allows them to show ads that may be more relevant to you.
You can opt out of personalized advertising from many providers through:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- The Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info
- The Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- For users in the EU: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
Affiliate Links
Some pages contain affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure for details.
Third-Party Links
The Site links to other websites we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete it, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing.
- EU and UK visitors (GDPR): You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, and you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
- California visitors (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected and to request its deletion. We do not sell your personal information for money. Some ad-related data sharing may qualify as a “sale” or “sharing” under California law, and you may opt out using the advertising links above.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details on our Contact page.
Data Retention and Security
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here, and we use reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will remove it.
International Visitors
We are based in one location, but visitors come from around the world. If you access the Site from outside our country, your information may be processed in a country with different data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Please review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please reach us through our Contact page or at hello@asktherunes.com.