Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/01/2025

Borrowapencil.org ("Website") is owned and operated by Distant Earth Web Development LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

When you create an account or interact with our Website, you may provide us with:

• Name
• Email address
• Other voluntary information

b. Automatically Collected Information

We use:

• Google Analytics to gather aggregate, non-identifiable usage data such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Website.
• Google Ads to deliver targeted advertisements based on your behavior and preferences.

This data may include cookies, IP address, device ID, and location (as inferred through your IP).

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

BorrowAPencil.org uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. Cookies may be: Essential – necessary for basic site functionality Analytics-related – used to collect aggregate data to improve our content and performance By using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These services collect information such as: Pages visited Time spent on pages Browser and device data This data is aggregated and anonymized. We use it solely to analyze traffic patterns and improve the user experience. Google may use cookies or other tracking technologies. You can learn more or opt out by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Website
• Improve user experience
• Analyze site usage trends
• Serve personalized advertising
• Communicate with users (when applicable)

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services that process data on our behalf, including: Website hosting providers Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) Email services These third parties are only given access to the data necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no transmission of information over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to: Access the personal data we hold about you Request correction or deletion of your data Object to or restrict certain data processing Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date." Continued use of the Website constitutes your agreement to the revised policy.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain session data
• Analyze website traffic
• Personalize ads and content

By using this Website, you consent to the use of cookies. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Your Rights Include:

• The right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell your data)

How to Exercise These Rights:

To request access or deletion of your data, please contact us at:

Email: distantearthwebdevelopmentllc@gmail.com

Subject Line: “California Privacy Request”

We will verify your identity before processing any request.

12. Your Choices

You can:

• Adjust cookie settings in your browser
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Control personalized ads via Google Ads Settings

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

BorrowAPencil.org
Email: distantearthwebdevelopmentllc@gmail.com