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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 28th 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The One Ring, Inc. (“TORn,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or interact with TheOneRing.net (the “Site”).

Who we are

The One Ring, Inc.
6032 33rd Ave
Kenosha WI 53142
USA
Email: webmaster@theonering.net

Scope

This policy applies to information collected through this Site. The Site may link to third-party services (for example, Discord, YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, and message boards) that are governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control those third-party services.

What information do we collect?

We collect information in three ways: (1) information you provide, (2) information collected automatically when you use the Site, and (3) information we receive from third parties when you interact with third-party tools embedded on the Site.

Information you provide

  • Contact information (for example, your name and email address) if you email us or submit a form.
  • Submissions (for example, news tips or other content) you choose to send us.
  • Comments and other content you post if comments or similar features are enabled on a given page.
  • Any other information you choose to include in messages or submissions.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we (and service providers we use) may automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information (for example, browser type and operating system).
  • Log and usage data (for example, IP address, approximate location derived from IP, pages viewed, referring pages, and the date and time of requests).
  • Cookie and similar technology data (see “Do we use cookies?” below).

Information from third parties

We may receive information when you interact with third-party tools embedded on the Site (for example, social media feeds, video embeds, or forms). Those providers may collect information directly from your device (including via cookies) and may provide us access to certain limited information depending on the integration.

What do we use your information for?

We may use information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Site (including troubleshooting and performance).
  • To respond to you (including replying to emails and submissions).
  • To support editorial and community functions (including reviewing submissions and moderating content).
  • To measure and improve the Site (including analytics and understanding what content is useful to readers).
  • To protect the Site (including security, fraud prevention, and abuse prevention).
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

Do we sell your information?

We do not sell personal information for money.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers that help us operate the Site (for example, hosting, site analytics, performance tools, security tools, and embedded form tools). These providers may process information to provide their services.
  • Embedded third-party content. If the Site includes embedded content (for example, social feeds or videos), the third party may collect information from you directly. We do not control their collection or use.
  • Legal, safety, and enforcement. We may disclose information to comply with law, respond to legal requests, protect rights and safety, investigate fraud or abuse, or enforce our Terms.
  • Business transfers. If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Do we use cookies?

Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service providers may place on your device through your web browser. Cookies and similar technologies help the Site function, improve performance, understand site usage, and support embedded features.

We may use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Strictly necessary purposes (for example, security and basic site functionality).
  • Analytics and performance (for example, understanding traffic and content usage).
  • Embedded media (for example, social feeds and video embeds).

Your choices: You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may also be able to limit certain tracking through device settings and, where provided, consent tools or privacy controls.

Advertising and third-party cookies

We may display advertising or use third-party services that support advertising. Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads that may be more relevant to you. If we use Google advertising services, Google may use cookies for ad delivery and measurement. You can learn more about how Google uses data and how to manage ad personalization through Google’s privacy and ads settings.

Third-party services and tools we use

The Site is built on WordPress and may use plugins and embedded tools that connect to third-party services. Based on our current configuration, these may include:

  • Jetpack Stats (Automattic) for site analytics (loaded from stats.wp.com).
  • Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com / fonts.gstatic.com) to display web fonts.
  • Smash Balloon Instagram Feed to display Instagram content on the Site.
  • Custom Twitter Feeds / X feed tools to display posts from X (formerly Twitter).
  • JotForm for certain submission forms (for example, “Submit News”).
  • Discord invite links for our community server.
  • YouTube links and/or embedded videos.
  • Social platforms including X, Instagram, and Facebook.

These third parties may collect information directly from your device (including via cookies) when their tools load or when you click through to their services. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

Third party links

Occasionally, we may link to third-party websites or services. These third parties have separate and independent privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We welcome feedback if you believe a third-party link raises concerns.

How do we protect your information?

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational security measures to help protect information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy (for example, to operate the Site, respond to you, maintain security, and comply with legal obligations). Third-party services may retain information according to their own retention practices.

Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or other controls over personal information. To make a request, email webmaster@theonering.net with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We may need to verify your request before responding.

California privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to request information about our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, and to request deletion or correction of personal information, subject to certain exceptions. You may also have the right to opt out of certain types of “sharing” for targeted advertising if applicable. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Global Privacy Control (GPC): Where required by law, we honor opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control for the browser and device that sends the signal.

EEA and UK privacy rights (GDPR and UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal data, to object to certain processing, to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent), and to data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

International transfers

We are based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, information may be processed in the United States and other locations where our service providers operate.

Children

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at webmaster@theonering.net.

Your Consent

By using the Site, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Your use of the Site is also subject to our Terms and Conditions (Terms of Use), where posted.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post those changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date above.

Contact Us

Email: webmaster@theonering.net
Mail: The One Ring, Inc., 6032 33rd Ave, Kenosha WI 53142, USA

Third-party privacy policies (for reference)

  • Automattic (Jetpack): https://automattic.com/privacy/
  • Jetpack Privacy Policy Helper: https://jetpack.com/support/for-your-privacy-policy/
  • Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google Fonts Privacy FAQ: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq/privacy
  • JotForm Privacy Policy: https://www.jotform.com/privacy/
  • Discord Privacy Policy: https://discord.com/privacy
  • X Privacy Policy: https://x.com/en/privacy
  • Meta Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
  • YouTube Terms: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms