Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 20, 2026 

Blu-ray.org.uk is a free, independent educational resource dedicated to providing detailed, reliable information about Blu-ray technology, including the BDMV application format, disc specifications, and related topics. This site is operated by Æ Firestone (also known as Mr. Firestone) and contains no paid memberships, logins, or services requiring personal registration. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what limited information (if any) is collected when you visit the site, how it is handled, and our practices regarding advertising through Google AdSense.

Information We Collect

• No personal accounts or registration: You do not need to create an account, log in, or provide any personal details (such as name, email, or address) to access or use the site. 

• Comments (if submitted): If you leave a comment on an article, we store the comment text, the username/display name you provide, the date/time of posting, and your IP address. This is solely to support commenting functionality, prevent spam, detect abusive behavior or harmful bots, and maintain site integrity. We do not use this data for any other purpose, such as marketing or profiling. Comments and associated data may be publicly visible on the site. 

• Automatically collected data: Like most websites, our hosting/server logs may temporarily record standard technical information from your visit, such as your IP address, browser type/version, operating system, referring page (if any), pages visited, and timestamps. This is used only for basic site administration, troubleshooting, security, and aggregate usage statistics (no individual tracking or identification).

We do not collect sensitive personal information, track your location beyond basic server logs, or use any advanced fingerprinting techniques.

Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

This site itself does not set cookies required for core functionality (the site works fully without them). However, because we display advertisements via Google AdSense, third-party cookies and similar technologies may be placed on your device by Google and its advertising partners.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and/or other sites across the Internet.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads (interest-based advertising) to you.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads🔗.
• You can also opt out of certain third-party vendor cookie use for personalized advertising by visiting http://www.aboutads.info/choices/🔗.

For more details on how Google handles data when you visit sites or apps that partner with it (including this one), see: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/🔗.

If you prefer not to receive personalized ads, you can adjust your browser settings to block or manage cookies, though this may affect how ads appear or limit some site features on other websites.

How We Use and Share Information

• Collected data (e.g., comment details or server logs) is used only for the purposes described above: operating the site, preventing abuse, and improving content.
• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
• Comment data and IP addresses may be reviewed manually or with automated tools to moderate content and block spam.
• In rare cases (e.g., legal requirements, court orders, or to protect the site from serious threats), we may disclose limited data as required by law.

Third-Party Services

The only third-party service that may collect data through this site is Google AdSense for displaying ads. No other analytics, tracking, social plugins, or external services are currently in use that collect personal data.

Your Rights and Choices

You may request removal or deletion of any comment you posted by contacting us (see below). We will handle such requests reasonably and promptly, subject to any legal or technical constraints.
For advertising preferences, use the opt-out links provided above.
You can contact your browser or device settings to limit cookies or tracking.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in site practices, advertising setup, or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be noted here with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.


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