1. Who we are

SFM Compile (“we”, “us”) runs asfmcompile.com, an independent resource about compiling models and renders in Source Filmmaker. This policy explains what information we collect when you use the site and how we handle it.

2. Information we collect

• Information you send us: your name, email address and message when you use the contact form.
• Usage data: pages visited, time on page, browser type, device type and approximate location, collected through analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
• Technical data: IP address and server logs, used to keep the site secure and working.

3. How we use your information

We use this information to reply to your messages, understand which guides are useful, improve the site, prevent spam and abuse, and meet legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies and advertising

We use cookies to remember preferences and measure traffic. If the site shows advertising, third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on those visits. You can opt out of personalized advertising in Google’s Ads Settings.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not work as intended without them.

5. Sharing your information

We share information only with service providers that help run the site, such as hosting, analytics, email and advertising partners, and only as needed for those services. We may also disclose information if the law requires it.

6. How long we keep it

Contact messages are kept for up to 12 months and then deleted. Analytics data is kept according to the settings of the analytics provider.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, including the UK, the EU and California, you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal information, object to or restrict its use, and withdraw consent. To make a request, contact us through our contact page.

8. Children’s privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes and contact

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows the latest version. Questions about privacy can be sent through our contact page.