Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
The short version
This site collects zero personally identifiable information. No accounts, no tracking cookies, no fingerprinting. Some links on media pages are affiliate links — if you buy something through one, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. That's how the site pays for itself. I don't see or sell your data. I built this for people who love good media, not to harvest their browsing habits.
Analytics
Follow The Credits uses a custom-built, open-source analytics API — v01dworks Analytics — to understand basic site usage, such as which pages are visited and which media types are most popular.
This system is designed from the ground up to collect no PII. It does not store IP addresses, does not use cookies, does not fingerprint your device, and does not track you across sessions or sites. The source code is public — you can audit exactly what is and isn't collected.
The data stays with me and is used solely to understand how the site is being used so I can improve it. It is never sold, shared, or passed to advertisers.
Affiliate Links
Follow The Credits does not run ads. Instead, media pages include affiliate links — clearly labelled "Get it" or "Get this book / game" buttons that link to retailers such as Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, Humble Bundle, and GOG. If you purchase something through one of these links, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate links are the sole way this site covers hosting and development costs. They never influence which media appears on the site or how it is ranked — content is pulled entirely from public data sources (Wikidata, TVMaze, Open Library, IGDB) with no paid placement.
In compliance with FTC guidelines, all affiliate links are disclosed on the page where they appear with a note reading "Affiliate links — I earn a small commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you."
What I don't collect
- ✓ No accounts or registration — there is nothing to log in to
- ✓ No first-party tracking cookies
- ✓ No IP address storage
- ✓ No device fingerprinting
- ✓ No cross-site tracking
- ✓ No selling or sharing of any data with brokers or advertisers
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, feel free to reach out directly.