Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how FaZe Media, Inc. dba Hard Scope (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you visit or make a purchase from https://www.hardscope.com (the “Site”), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Personal Data We Collect
When you visit or use our Site, we may collect the following categories of personal data:
1.1 Device Information
Collected automatically when you use the Site, including:
IP address
Web browser type
Time zone
Cookies installed on your device
Information about the pages you view, search terms, and how you interact with the Site
Technologies used include:
Cookies
Log files
Web beacons, tags, and pixels
1.2 Order Information
When you make (or attempt to make) a purchase, we collect:
Full name
Billing and shipping address
Payment details (e.g., credit card information)
Email address
Phone number
1.3 Other Information
We may also collect other information if you contact us or engage with us through social media, contests, surveys, or promotional activities.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:
Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
To process and fulfill orders | Contractual necessity |
To communicate with you about orders or customer service | Contractual necessity or legitimate interest |
To detect fraud and enhance security | Legitimate interest |
To personalize marketing or provide product recommendations | Consent |
To improve our website and services | Legitimate interest |
To comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
3. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers, including:
Google Analytics – For site usage analysis (Privacy Policy)
We may also disclose data:
To comply with applicable law
To protect our rights
In connection with a business transfer or merger
We do not sell your personal data.
4. International Data Transfers
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), please note your data may be transferred outside the EEA, including to the U.S. and Canada. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
Marketing data: until you unsubscribe
Cookie data: per cookie lifespan (see browser settings)
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 8).
6. Behavioral Advertising
We may use your personal data to serve targeted ads through platforms like Facebook, Google, and others. You can manage your preferences through:
Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info
7. Your Rights (EEA/UK Residents)
If you are a resident of the EEA or UK, you have the following rights:
Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@hardscope.com.
8. Do Not Track
We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have, we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: legal@hardscope.com
Postal Address:
FaZe Media, Inc. dba Hard Scope
9950 Jefferson Blvd, Building 3
Culver City, CA 90232
United States
12. No Expectation of Privacy (Internal Users)
Hard Scope may monitor, access, and review use of its systems and networks for legitimate business reasons. Use of company networks or systems implies consent to such monitoring, in accordance with applicable law.
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how FaZe Media Inc. dba Hard Scope ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites and online services (the "Sites").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device, remember preferences, and understand user behavior.
We also use related technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage, and web beacons—collectively referred to as “cookies” in this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Strictly Necessary | Essential for the operation of our site. Cannot be disabled. | Login, security, load balancing |
Performance/Analytics | Help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics). | Page views, click tracking |
Functional | Remember user choices to improve experience. | Language preference, region |
Targeting/Advertising | Deliver personalized ads and measure ad performance. | Facebook Pixel, Google Ads |
Social Media | Enable sharing and embedding of content on social networks. | Instagram, Twitter widgets |
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Operate and secure our website
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze user activity for insights and improvements
Deliver personalized content and advertisements
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as YouTube, Meta (Facebook), and Google.
4. Legal Basis for Use of Cookies (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we rely on:
Legitimate interest for strictly necessary cookies.
User consent for all non-essential cookies (analytics, targeting, etc.).
You will be presented with a cookie consent banner on your first visit. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time:
Use Cookie Settings in the footer.
Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for general help.
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of parts of our site.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party platforms that we integrate with. These include:
Google Analytics
Meta (Facebook)
YouTube
Twitter
TikTok
Each third party is responsible for its own cookie practices. Please refer to their respective privacy/cookie policies.
7. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
Session Cookies | Deleted when browser closes |
Persistent Cookies | Stored for up to 24 months or until you delete them |
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices, contact us at:
FaZe Media Inc.
9950 Jefferson Blvd., Building #3
Culver City, CA 90232
Email: legal@hardscope.com
Attn: Legal