Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 26, 2026

Mergere (mergere.net) respects the privacy of its users. This policy explains what information we collect and how it is used.

1. Information We Collect

This site does not have a membership or account system, and does not directly collect personal information such as names or email addresses. However, we collect usage data through the following tools:

  • Google Analytics (GA4): Anonymous usage statistics including page views, time on site, device type, and approximate location
  • Cookies: Used for site functionality and access analytics
  • Grow by Mediavine: A reader engagement and analytics script provided by Mediavine, Inc. It collects aggregated traffic and engagement data, and may store identifiers in cookies or local storage

2. How We Use Your Data

Data collected is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Understanding and improving site usage
  • Optimizing content

3. Third-Party Services

This site uses Google Analytics, and data collected is transmitted to Google's servers. For details on how Google handles data, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy. We do not sell collected data to any third party.

This site also uses Grow by Mediavine, a service provided by Mediavine, Inc., to measure traffic and reader engagement. Data collected through Grow is transmitted to Mediavine's servers. For details on how Mediavine handles data, please refer to Mediavine's privacy policy.

This site may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising services. Advertising partners may use cookies related to your visits to this and other websites to show ads based on your interests. These cookies do not include your name, address, email address, or phone number.

4. Your Rights

For EU/EEA residents under GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Right of access: the right to request disclosure of data collected about you
  • Right to erasure: the right to request deletion of your data
  • Right to restriction: the right to request restriction of data processing
  • Right to object: the right to object to data processing

For California residents under CCPA

This site does not currently meet the CCPA applicability thresholds (e.g., annual gross revenue of $26.625 million or more). However, we will respond in good faith to any user inquiries.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at .

5. Cookie Policy

The following cookies are used on this site:

TypePurposeProvider
Analytics cookiesSite usage tracking (Google Analytics)Google
Analytics cookiesReader engagement and traffic measurement (Grow)Mediavine
Advertising cookiesInterest-based advertisingThird-party advertising partners
Functional cookiesSaving preferences such as theme (light/dark)Mergere

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

6. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated without prior notice. Any significant changes will be reflected on this page.

7. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at .

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