Privacy Policy

Introduction

Harvest Metrics ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at cropsymptomfix.pro and use our services as an evidence-led resource hub for Stardew Valley players.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site. By accessing and using Harvest Metrics, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to improve your experience and deliver our farming simulation strategy guides and analytical resources.

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us via email, inquiry forms, or direct communication, we collect:

• Your name and email address
• Your message content and any attachments
• Your inquiry topic (e.g., crop optimization questions, farm layout feedback, efficiency research collaboration)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain technical information:

• Your IP address and geographic location (country/region level)
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation patterns
• Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
• Device type and screen resolution
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected to understand user behavior, improve site functionality, and measure the effectiveness of our evidence-led content.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., session management)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site and which content is most valuable
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can refuse cookies or delete them, though this may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated third-party websites.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for legitimate purposes aligned with our mission as an analytical farming simulation resource:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve and optimize our guides, data tables, and efficiency research
• To analyze usage patterns and measure content effectiveness
• To send you updates about new farming strategies, seasonal planning resources, or research findings (only if you consent)
• To ensure site security and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations
• To understand which audience segments (new players, efficiency researchers, completionists) benefit most from specific content

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics platforms, email delivery services) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Aggregated and De-identified Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data (e.g., "80% of users optimize for crop diversity in spring") with researchers, contributors, or the community to advance farming simulation knowledge. This data cannot identify you personally.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law:

• Contact inquiries: Retained for 12 months or until the inquiry is resolved, whichever is longer
• Analytics data: Typically retained for 12–24 months
• Cookies: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies may remain for up to 12 months

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us, subject to legal retention obligations.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation if you are in the European Union), you may have the following rights:

• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your information
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: Opt out of certain processing activities, including marketing communications
• Right to withdraw consent: Revoke consent for processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by law.

Security of Your Information

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

• Secure HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure storage of contact and inquiry information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our site at your own risk.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, forums, or resources related to Stardew Valley or farming simulation strategy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information. This Privacy Policy applies only to Harvest Metrics.

Children's Privacy

Harvest Metrics is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Harvest Metrics is based in Budapest, Hungary. If you access our site from outside Hungary, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Hungary or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date below and, where appropriate, by posting a notice on our site or sending you an email notification. Your continued use of Harvest Metrics after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.