Privacy Policy

Last updated: [DATE]

Before you publish this: this is a generic, plain-language template covering the common points a small media site needs — embedded video, cookies, ads/affiliate links, and contact info. It is not legal advice, and I'm not a lawyer. Have someone qualified review it against your actual data practices, your jurisdiction's requirements (e.g. GDPR if you have EU visitors, CCPA if you have California visitors), and any ad network's specific policy requirements (Google AdSense in particular requires certain disclosures) before this goes live. Replace every bracketed placeholder.

Who this policy covers

This policy applies to latent.tv and its channels — Latent Television, Latent Drive-In, and Latent Wildlife — operated by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] ("we," "us," or "Latent"). It describes what information is collected when you visit this site, how it's used, and the choices available to you.

Information we collect

This site is intentionally simple, so there isn't much to collect. In general:

Information you provide directly — for example, if you email us at the contact address listed below, we'll have whatever you send us.
Automatically collected information — standard technical data such as your browser type, general location (city/region level, from your IP address), device type, and pages viewed, typically gathered through basic analytics or server logs.
Information from embedded video — see the YouTube section below.
Information from ads and affiliate links — see the Advertising section below.

We do not require account creation to use this site, and we do not knowingly collect payment or financial information directly — any purchases made through the merch store or affiliate links are handled by that third-party platform, under its own privacy policy.

Embedded YouTube videos

Videos on this site are embedded directly from YouTube (using YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode where possible). When you play a video, YouTube/Google may collect data about that interaction under its own privacy policy, independent of this site. We don't control what YouTube collects. You can read Google's policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

Cookies and similar technologies

This site may use cookies or similar local storage for basic functionality (such as remembering your last-selected channel) and, if enabled, for advertising and analytics purposes described below. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings; doing so may affect how parts of this site behave.

Advertising and affiliate links

This site may display advertising (for example, through Google AdSense) and may include affiliate links, meaning we can earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. [LIST SPECIFIC AFFILIATE PROGRAMS HERE IF REQUIRED BY THEIR TERMS — e.g. "As an ElevenLabs affiliate, we may earn a commission on qualifying signups."]

Ad networks and their partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites, in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. If you'd like more information about this practice, and to learn about your choices, Google's own guidance is a good starting point: policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

How we use information

To operate, maintain, and improve this site
To understand which content resonates, in aggregate — not to build a profile of any one visitor
To respond if you contact us directly
To meet legal obligations where applicable

We do not sell your personal information.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us using the details below and we'll remove it.

Your choices

You can block or clear cookies in your browser settings at any time.
You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser or device settings, or through industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.
You can contact us to ask what information we hold about you, or to request it be deleted, to the extent applicable under your local law.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy, or requests regarding your information, can be sent to [email protected].

This is a template document generated for latent.tv and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before publication. It does not constitute legal advice.