Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Project Helix Insider collects, uses, and protects information when you visit project-helix.net. Project Helix Insider is an independent editorial site and is not affiliated with Microsoft or Xbox.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you submit directly: if you use our contact form, we may receive your name, email address, message, submission type, and any other information you choose to include.
- Basic technical and access data: our hosting, security, and analytics providers may process information such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, pages visited, approximate location, and timestamps.
- Analytics data: we use analytics tools to understand site traffic, popular pages, search behavior, and performance issues. This data is generally aggregated and is not used by us to identify individual readers.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- respond to messages, corrections, tips, or legal requests sent through the contact form;
- operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website;
- understand which pages and topics readers find useful;
- detect spam, abuse, technical problems, or security incidents;
- measure the performance of content, navigation, and future advertising placements.
Analytics Tools
Project Helix Insider currently uses Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity or similar analytics tools to measure traffic and improve the site. These services may use cookies, scripts, or similar technologies to collect usage information. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy & Terms.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We and our service providers may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- measure visits and page performance;
- understand how readers navigate the site;
- remember basic preferences where applicable;
- support security, spam prevention, and abuse detection;
- support advertising delivery and measurement if ads are enabled.
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect some website features or analytics accuracy.
Advertising and Google AdSense
Project Helix Insider may display advertising in the future, including Google AdSense or Google ads. Google and its partners may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve ads, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and personalize or contextualize advertising based on your visits to this and other websites.
You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services at How Google uses data from partner sites. You can also review Google's advertising controls at Google Ad Settings.
Contact Form and Third-Party Processing
Our contact form is processed through a third-party form service. When you submit the form, your message and contact details may be transmitted to that provider and forwarded to our site email address so we can respond. Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or unnecessary personal information through the form.
Third-Party Links
This site links to third-party websites, including Microsoft, Xbox, media publications, social platforms, and other sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data Retention
We keep contact messages and related correspondence only as long as reasonably necessary to respond, handle corrections or legal requests, prevent abuse, and maintain site records. Analytics providers may retain data according to their own policies and settings.
Your Choices
You may disable cookies in your browser, use privacy tools provided by analytics or advertising providers, or contact us to request deletion or correction of personal information you submitted directly to us.
Children's Privacy
Project Helix Insider is a general-audience editorial site and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our site, analytics, advertising, or legal requirements change. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a privacy-related request, please use our contact page.