Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 20, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Biographies of Actors (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects when you visit biographiesofactors.com (the “Site”), how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. Our Cookie Policy is included in this document as well.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you don’t agree, please stop using the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us
You don’t need to create an account or share personal details to read our biographies. We only receive personal information from you when you choose to provide it, for example when you:
- Email us with a question, correction, or suggestion (we receive your name, email address, and whatever you include in the message)
- Subscribe to updates or a newsletter (we receive your email address and, if provided, your name)
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, some information is collected automatically by our servers, by cookies, and by third-party services we use. This can include:
- IP address and approximate location (such as city or country)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages you visit, how long you stay, and how you move through the Site
- The website or search engine that referred you
- Date and time of your visit
- Interactions with ads displayed on the Site
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and secure the Site
- Understand how visitors use our content so we can improve it
- Respond to your messages and correction requests
- Send updates or newsletters you’ve subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Display advertising that helps keep the Site free to read
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, abuse, and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your name or email address to anyone.
3. Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember information about your visit, measure traffic, and deliver relevant ads. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage. In this policy, we refer to all of them as “cookies.”
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
Needed for the Site to work properly, for example to keep the Site secure or remember that you’re signed in as a subscriber. These can’t be switched off in our systems.
Analytics cookies
Help us understand how visitors find and use the Site, which pages are popular, and where we can improve. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
Advertising cookies
Set by our advertising partners to show ads, limit how often you see the same ad, measure ad performance, and in some cases show ads based on your interests and browsing activity across different websites.
Cookies on our Site
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ghost-members-ssr, ghost-members-ssr.sig | Biographies of Actors (Ghost) | Keeps subscribers signed in | Up to 6 months |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | Up to 2 years |
_ga_<ID> | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | Up to 2 years |
| Various | Adsterra and other ad partners | Ad delivery, frequency capping, measurement, and targeting | Varies by partner |
Third-party cookies are controlled by the companies that set them. Their names and durations may change without notice.
How to manage cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check the Help section of your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) for instructions. Blocking essential cookies may affect how the Site works.
- Cookie preferences: Where available, you can use our cookie consent tool to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Interest-based ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising from many participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative.
- Google: Manage your Google ad preferences at My Ad Center.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to measure traffic and understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages viewed, time spent on the Site, device and browser details, and approximate location. This information helps us decide what content to create and how to improve the reading experience.
Google processes this data according to its own policies. You can learn more at How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Advertising
To keep our content free, the Site displays advertising. We currently work with Adsterra, and we may add or switch to other advertising networks in the future.
Advertising partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this Site and other websites. They use this information to serve ads, limit how often you see the same ad, measure performance, prevent ad fraud, and in some cases show ads tailored to your interests.
We do not control the cookies or data practices of advertising partners. You can review Adsterra’s practices in its Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. If we add new advertising partners, we will update this policy.
Advertisers have no influence over our editorial content. See our Editorial Policy for details.
6. How We Share Information
We share information only in the following situations:
- Service providers: Companies that help us run the Site, such as hosting, content delivery, email, and analytics providers. They may only use the information to perform services for us.
- Advertising partners: As described in Section 5.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Biographies of Actors, our readers, or others.
- Business transfers: If the Site is sold, merged, or transferred, visitor information may be part of that transaction.
7. Third-Party Links
Our biographies may link to other websites, such as official sites, news articles, or databases. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before sharing any information with them.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy. Emails you send us are kept as long as necessary to respond and maintain records. Subscriber information is kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Analytics data is retained according to our Google Analytics settings, after which it is deleted automatically.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)
Depending on the state you live in, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Texas, and others with consumer privacy laws, you may have the right to:
- Know and access the personal information we have collected about you
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete personal information we hold about you
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, or its use for targeted advertising
- Not be discriminated against for exercising any of these rights
California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, the use of advertising cookies may be considered “selling” or “sharing” personal information. We do not knowingly sell personal information of consumers under 16. To opt out, use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our site footer, adjust your cookie preferences, or contact us at the email below.
Global Privacy Control (GPC): Where required by law, we treat a GPC browser signal as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for that browser.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected] with the subject line Privacy Request. We may need to verify your identity before completing your request, and we will respond within the time required by applicable law.
11. Visitors Outside the United States
Our Site is intended for readers in the United States, but it can be accessed worldwide. If you visit from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another region with data protection laws, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. Where required, we rely on your consent for analytics and advertising cookies. You can contact us to exercise these rights.
12. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, in line with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
13. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. There is no agreed industry standard for responding to these signals, so the Site does not currently respond to them. You can still manage cookies and opt out of personalized ads using the options described above.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example when we add new tools or advertising partners. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Biographies of Actors
Email: [email protected]
Website: biographiesofactors.com