Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 25, 2026
Beyond the Subtitles (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website beyondthesubtitles.com (the “Site”). This page explains our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of data when you use the Site.

Information We Collect
We do not directly collect personal information from visitors unless you voluntarily provide it, for example by emailing us at hello@beyondthesubtitles.com or leaving a comment on a post.

Cookies, Web Beacons, and Tracking Technologies
Like most websites, we and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, deliver advertising, and understand how the Site is used. These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages you visit.

Google AdSense and Advertising
This Site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie), web beacons, and IP addresses to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites.

Children’s Privacy
The Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@beyondthesubtitles.com.

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