Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

DayZDB.dev (“DayZDB”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an unofficial solo fan project that publishes a DayZ reference database. We are not affiliated with Bohemia Interactive. The independent operator of DayZDB.dev is the data controller for personal data processed through this website.

Privacy requests may be sent to dev@dayzdb.dev or via the Contact page.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit DayZDB.dev, how it may be used, how advertising partners (including Google) may process data in connection with ads shown on the site, and what choices you have. It should be read together with our Cookie Policy, Terms & Conditions, and Disclaimer.

3. Information we collect

Depending on how you use the site, the following categories may be processed:

• Technical and usage data — such as IP address, browser type, device type, approximate location derived from IP, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. This may be collected by our hosting provider or by third-party services embedded on the site.
• Cookie and similar technology data — identifiers stored on your device for site operation, preferences, analytics (if enabled), and advertising. See the Cookie Policy.
• Advertising data — when ads are shown, Google and other ad partners may collect or receive information about your visits to this site and other sites in order to serve, measure, and (where permitted) personalise ads.
• Communications — if you contact us, we process the content of your message and any contact details you provide so we can respond.

DayZDB is primarily a reference catalogue. We do not require you to create an account to browse the database.

4. How we use information

We use information to:

• operate, secure, and improve DayZDB.dev;
• understand aggregate traffic and fix technical issues;
• display advertising that helps fund the project;
• comply with law and enforce our terms; and
• respond to inquiries you send us.

5. Google advertising and third-party ads

We use Google AdSense and related Google advertising services to show ads on DayZDB.dev. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Third parties, including Google, may place and read cookies on your browser, or use web beacons, pixels, or similar technologies, and may collect information such as IP addresses as a result of ad serving on this website.

To learn how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services and Google’s Business Data Responsibility resources.

If third-party ad serving remains enabled on this site, cookies of other third-party vendors or ad networks may also be used to serve ads. Those vendors may collect data under their own policies. You can review vendor opt-out options via aboutads.info and, where offered, each vendor’s website.

6. Legal bases (EEA / UK / Switzerland)

Where GDPR or similar laws apply, we rely on:

• Legitimate interests — operating a public reference site, securing the service, and understanding basic traffic;
• Consent — where required for non-essential cookies, analytics, and ads personalisation (including Google advertising cookies); and
• Legal obligation — when we must retain or disclose information.

Where consent is required, we will request it before non-essential advertising cookies are set, including clear notice that personal data/cookies may be used for ads personalisation. You can withdraw or change consent through the cookie/consent controls presented on the site (when active) and through the opt-out links above.

7. Sharing

We may share information with:

• hosting, CDN, and security providers that keep the site online;
• advertising partners, including Google, so ads can be served, measured, and (where allowed) personalised;
• professional advisers or authorities when legally required; and
• a successor operator if the project is transferred.

We do not sell your name or email as a standalone product. Advertising partners may process data as independent controllers under their own policies.

8. International transfers

DayZDB may be hosted and ads may be served using infrastructure outside your country, including the United States. Where required, transfers rely on appropriate safeguards used by our providers (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) or your consent for ad technologies.

9. Retention

Server and security logs are kept only as long as needed for operation, abuse prevention, and legal compliance. Ad and cookie identifiers are retained according to each provider’s settings and your browser controls. Contact messages are kept long enough to handle your request.

10. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing, and to withdraw consent. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise rights related to data we control, email dev@dayzdb.dev. For data held only by Google or other ad vendors, use their privacy tools and opt-out pages.

11. Children

DayZDB is a general-audience reference site and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of creating profiles. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, email dev@dayzdb.dev so we can delete it where appropriate.

12. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy when the site, advertising setup, or legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you should review the updated policy.

13. Related documents

• Cookie Policy
• Terms & Conditions
• Disclaimer
• About DayZDB
• Contact — dev@dayzdb.dev