Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Frog Byte, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates LE MARTEL (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account on the Website
• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Comment on posts or participate in discussions
• Contact us through forms or email
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile picture or avatar
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information from Third-Party Authentication

If you choose to register or log in using a third-party service (such as Google, GitHub, or other OAuth providers), we may receive information from that service, such as your name, email address, and profile picture, in accordance with the authorization procedures determined by that service.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visits
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2.4 Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics (Umami) to understand how visitors use our Website. This analytics service is designed to be privacy-friendly and does not use cookies or collect personally identifiable information. It collects aggregate data about page views, referral sources, and general usage patterns to help us improve the Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving the Website
• Creating and managing your account
• Processing your comments and interactions
• Sending you updates, newsletters, or promotional communications (with your consent)
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or security threats
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies that are necessary for the Website to function properly. These include cookies for authentication (keeping you logged in) and security purposes. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the Website would not function without them.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

If you click on affiliate links to third-party websites (such as Amazon), those websites may place their own cookies on your device. We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to those websites' privacy policies for more information.

4.3 Do Not Track

We honor Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data storage, and email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency), or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us your explicit consent to do so.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure storage of data with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by employees and contractors

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

For user accounts, we retain your information for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except for information we are required to retain for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

8.2 Correction

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

8.3 Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as compliance with legal obligations).

8.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by contacting us directly.

8.5 Account Settings

You can review and update your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.

9. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we may have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, port, and erase your data, as well as the right to restrict and object to certain processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

The legal bases for processing your information include: your consent, the performance of a contract with you, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Website.

13. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. For material changes, we will provide notice through the Website or by email. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at the contact information provided on our Website.