Cookie and privacy policy

Last updated: 17 May 2026

At RiftDaily, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Cookie and Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how cookies are used on RiftDaily.com, and what rights you may have when using our website.

This policy applies to RiftDaily.com and the content, features, forms, analytics, advertising, affiliate links, and third-party services used on the website.

1. Who we are

RiftDaily is a website focused on League of Legends news, patch notes, esports, guides, leaks, updates, and related gaming content.

If you have any questions about this Cookie and Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, you can contact us at:

Email: contact@riftdaily.com
Website: RiftDaily.com

2. What information we collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information when you visit or interact with RiftDaily.

This may include:

Your name and email address if you contact us through a contact form or by email.
Any information you choose to include in your message when contacting us.
Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, screen size, and referring website.
Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, links clicked, and interactions with content.
Cookie data and similar tracking technologies used for website functionality, analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking, and performance measurement.

We only collect information that is relevant to operating, improving, protecting, and monetizing RiftDaily.

3. How we collect information

We may collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly: For example, when you contact us by email or through a contact form.
Information collected automatically: For example, technical and usage data collected when you browse the website.
Information from cookies and similar technologies: For example, analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking, and embedded third-party content.
Information from third-party services: For example, analytics providers, advertising partners, affiliate networks, embedded media platforms, and security tools.

4. How we use your information

We may use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve RiftDaily.
Publish and optimize news, guides, esports coverage, and other content.
Respond to questions, feedback, or other messages sent to us.
Improve website performance, layout, usability, and user experience.
Understand how visitors use RiftDaily through analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
Serve, personalize, measure, and manage advertising on the website, where applicable.
Track affiliate clicks, referrals, and conversions, where applicable.
Monitor site security and prevent spam, abuse, fraud, and unauthorized activity.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Contact forms and direct communication

If you contact us through a contact form or by email, we may collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message.

We use this information to:

Respond to your inquiry.
Provide support or information you request.
Keep a record of communication when needed for administrative, security, or legal purposes.

We do not use contact form submissions for unrelated marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

RiftDaily uses cookies and similar technologies to make the website work, improve the browsing experience, analyze traffic, support advertising, and track affiliate referrals where applicable.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, local storage, and scripts.

Cookies may be used to:

Enable basic website functionality.
Remember certain user preferences.
Measure traffic and website performance.
Understand how visitors use the website.
Support advertising systems and ad personalization, where applicable.
Measure ad performance and user interactions with ads.
Track affiliate clicks and referrals.
Protect the website from spam, abuse, and security threats.

7. Types of cookies we may use

Essential cookies

Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly. These may be used for security, page loading, basic navigation, cookie consent settings, and other core features.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use RiftDaily. This may include information about pages visited, traffic sources, time spent on the site, and general user behavior. We use this information to improve content, layout, performance, and usability.

Advertising cookies

Advertising cookies may be used by advertising partners to deliver ads, limit how often ads are shown, measure ad performance, and personalize advertising where applicable.

Affiliate tracking cookies

Some content on RiftDaily may include affiliate links. Affiliate tracking cookies may be used to record clicks, referrals, and conversions so that we may earn a commission if a user makes a qualifying action through an affiliate link.

Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies may be set by external services used on RiftDaily, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, affiliate partners, video platforms, social media platforms, embedded content providers, or security tools.

8. Managing cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before cookies are stored.

If RiftDaily uses a cookie consent banner or cookie settings tool, you may also be able to manage your cookie preferences directly through that tool.

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how the website works. Essential cookies may still be used where they are necessary for the website to function.

9. Google Analytics

RiftDaily may use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

IP address.
Browser type.
Device information.
Pages visited.
Time spent on pages.
Traffic source.
User interactions on the website.

This data helps us understand what content readers find useful, improve the website, and make RiftDaily easier to use.

Google may process this information according to its own privacy policy and terms.

10. Advertising

RiftDaily displays advertising on the website. Advertising partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to deliver ads, measure performance, prevent fraud, and understand user activity.

This may include collecting information such as:

IP address.
Device and browser data.
Pages viewed.
Ad interactions.
Referral data.
Approximate location based on technical data.

Third-party advertisers and ad networks may process data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review those policies if they want more information about how their data is handled by third-party advertising providers.

11. Affiliate links

RiftDaily may use affiliate links in some articles, guides, reviews, or other content. This means we may earn a commission if you click on certain links or make a purchase or qualifying action through them, at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use tracking technologies such as cookies or referral IDs to record clicks, referrals, and conversions.

Not every article or page on RiftDaily includes affiliate links, but this policy applies where affiliate links are used.

12. Embedded and third-party content

Some pages on RiftDaily may include embedded or third-party content, such as videos, social media posts, images, widgets, streams, or other media.

Embedded content from other websites may behave in the same way as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party services may collect data about you, use cookies, track your interaction with their content, and combine this information with data they already have about you.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, cookie use, or content of third-party websites or services.

13. Legal basis for processing

Depending on your location and applicable law, we may process personal information based on one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent: For example, where consent is required for analytics, advertising, or certain non-essential cookies.
Legitimate interests: For example, to operate, improve, secure, and monetize the website.
Contractual necessity: For example, when responding to a request you send to us.
Legal obligations: For example, where we are required to keep records or comply with applicable laws.

14. How long we keep data

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

For example:

Contact form submissions and direct emails may be kept for communication and administrative purposes.
Analytics data may be stored for reporting and website improvement.
Advertising and affiliate data may be retained as needed for reporting, fraud prevention, payment verification, or compliance.
Security logs may be retained to protect the website from spam, abuse, and unauthorized activity.

15. How we protect your information

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We may share limited information with third-party service providers and partners that help us operate, improve, secure, analyze, and monetize RiftDaily.

This may include:

Hosting and website infrastructure providers.
Analytics providers.
Advertising partners and ad networks.
Affiliate networks and partners.
Security and anti-spam tools.
Email and communication tools.
Embedded content providers.

These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and data processing practices.

17. International data transfers

If you access RiftDaily from outside the country where the website is operated, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries with different data protection laws.

Where required by applicable law, relevant safeguards may be used for international data transfers.

18. Your rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Object to certain types of data processing.
Request restriction of processing.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
Complain to a relevant data protection authority.

If you want to make a privacy-related request, please contact us at contact@riftdaily.com.

19. Children’s privacy

RiftDaily is not intended for children under the age of 13, or the minimum legal age required in your country. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without proper consent.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it where required.

20. External links

RiftDaily may link to external websites, including official League of Legends resources, esports organizations, social media platforms, affiliate partners, advertisers, and other third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, cookie use, content, or security of external websites. You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

We may update this Cookie and Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to RiftDaily, legal requirements, analytics tools, advertising setup, affiliate partnerships, cookie usage, or the way we handle data.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of RiftDaily after changes are posted means the updated policy applies to your use of the website.

22. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie and Privacy Policy or how RiftDaily handles data, you can contact us at:

Email: contact@riftdaily.com
Website: RiftDaily.com