Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Welcome to SimsQuest!

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This Privacy Policy explains how I handle personal information when you visit and use my website, SimsQuest, including when you browse its content, download The Sims 4 mods, or contact me.

I respect your privacy and aim to collect as little personal information as possible. I do not operate a newsletter, subscription service, or user registration system.

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1. Who Is Responsible for Your Personal Data?

SimsQuest is operated from EU.

The data controller responsible for personal data processing through this website is:

• Website: SimsQuest

• Contact email: ilkavelle@gmail.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact me using the email address above.

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2. Personal Data I Collect

2.1. Email and Messages

I do not collect email addresses for newsletters or subscriptions, and I do not require visitors to create an account or register to use SimsQuest.

However, if you contact me directly by email, I will receive your email address, the contents of your message, and any additional information you voluntarily provide.

Purpose: Your information is used solely to respond to your questions, feedback, suggestions, bug reports, or other messages concerning SimsQuest and its content.

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Legal basis: My legitimate interest in communicating with visitors and responding to their inquiries (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR), where applicable.

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Data retention: I keep correspondence only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your message and resolve the matter. Unnecessary correspondence is deleted when it is no longer needed, unless I have a legal obligation or another legitimate reason to retain it.

Providing your email address is entirely voluntary. However, without it, I may not be able to respond to your message.

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2.2. Automatically Collected Technical Information

When you visit SimsQuest, certain technical information may be processed automatically by the website's hosting provider or server.

This information may include:

• Your Internet Protocol (IP) address;

• Browser type and version;

• Operating system and device information;

• Date and time of your visit;

• Pages or files requested;

• The website that referred you to SimsQuest, if available;

• Technical information contained in server logs.

This information is generally processed to ensure that the website functions properly, deliver its content and downloads, maintain security, prevent misuse, and troubleshoot technical problems.

 

Legal basis: My legitimate interest in maintaining, operating, and protecting the website (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR), where applicable.

 

Data retention: Technical information may be retained by the hosting provider according to its server configuration and retention policies. Such information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for website operation, security, troubleshooting, or compliance with legal obligations.

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I do not operate a website analytics service and do not use Web-Stat or similar third-party traffic analytics tools to track visitors.

Please note that technical information may still be processed by the website's hosting infrastructure even though I do not personally collect it through an analytics service.

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3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites may store on your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

SimsQuest may use cookies or similar technologies required for the proper functioning of the website.

Depending on the website's configuration, these may include:

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3.1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for essential website functions, such as maintaining technical functionality, security, and the proper delivery of website content.

Where permitted by applicable law, strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent.

 

3.2. Preference and Functionality Cookies

If used, these cookies may remember certain choices or settings to make your experience more convenient.

Where required by applicable law, your consent will be requested before these cookies are stored.

 

3.3. Managing Cookies

You can manage, block, or delete cookies through your internet browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

You can also delete cookies already stored on your device through your browser's privacy settings.

SimsQuest does not use Web-Stat or its tracking cookies for website analytics.

The actual cookies used may depend on the website's technical configuration and the services necessary to operate it.

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4. Sharing of Personal Data

I do not sell, rent, or trade visitors' personal information.

I do not share personal data with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.

However, certain information may be processed by third parties when necessary to operate the website, including:

• Website hosting providers: They may process technical information, such as IP addresses and server logs, to deliver website content and maintain the security and functionality of the website.

• Technical and security service providers: If used, they may process information necessary to maintain and protect the website.

• Public authorities: Personal information may be disclosed when required by applicable law or when necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

Any such processing is limited to what is necessary for the relevant purpose and subject to applicable data protection requirements.

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5. International Data Transfers

SimsQuest is operated from EU but can be accessed by visitors from all over the world.

Depending on the hosting provider or other technical services used, some information may be processed or stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where the GDPR applies, any transfer of personal data outside the EEA must comply with applicable GDPR requirements.

This may include appropriate safeguards, such as an adequacy decision or Standard Contractual Clauses, where required.

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6. Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

In general:

• Emails and correspondence: Retained only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries and resolve related matters.

• Technical information and server logs: Retained according to the hosting provider's configuration and retention policies.

• Cookies: Retained for the period specified for each cookie or until they are deleted through your browser settings.

I do not maintain a newsletter subscriber database or collect information for email marketing.

 

 

7. Your Data Protection Rights

If the GDPR applies to the processing of your personal data, you have certain rights under data protection law.

These may include:

• Right of access: You can request information about whether I process your personal data and obtain a copy of that information.

• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data where the legal conditions are met.

• Right to restriction of processing: You can request that the processing of your personal data be restricted in certain circumstances.

• Right to object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests, on grounds relating to your particular situation.

• Right to data portability: Where applicable, you can request your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

• Right to withdraw consent: If processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time. This does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal.

• Right to lodge a complaint: You can submit a complaint to the relevant data protection supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact me at:

ilkavelle@gmail.com

You may also have the right to contact your local data protection or privacy authority, depending on the laws applicable to your situation.

These rights are subject to the conditions and exceptions provided by applicable law.

 

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8. Children's Privacy

SimsQuest is not intended to collect personal information from children.

I do not knowingly request personal information from children for newsletter subscriptions or user accounts. The website does not require visitors to register or provide personal information to browse or download its content.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information directly to me and that it should not be retained, please contact me so that I can review the situation and take appropriate action where required by law.

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9. Links to Other Websites

SimsQuest may contain links to external websites, including websites offering downloads, resources, or other content.

If you click on a third-party link, you will be redirected to a website that I do not operate or control.

I am not responsible for the privacy policies, content, or data handling practices of external websites.

I recommend reviewing the Privacy Policy of any third-party website you visit, especially before providing personal information or downloading files.

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10. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect personal information processed through SimsQuest against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, its technical services, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be published on this page, together with a revised "Last updated" date.

I encourage visitors to review this page occasionally to stay informed about how their information is handled.

 

 

12. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact me:

Email: ilkavelle@gmail.com

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Thank you for visiting SimsQuest!