Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2, 2025

Welcome to The Public Bored ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access or use our services.

By using The Public Bored, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services immediately.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Account Data: Name, email address, username, phone number, profile photo, and password.
• Payment Data: Billing details such as credit card information (processed through a third-party provider).
• User-Generated Content: Any content you upload, display, or submit for advertisement on our platform.
• Communication Data: Information provided when you contact customer support.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device & Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and access times.
• App Usage Data: Interactions with features, ad performance metrics, time spent, and click patterns.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools to enhance user experience and measure engagement.

1.3 Location Information

If you enable location services, we may collect your approximate location to optimize ad delivery and analytics. Location data is not continuously tracked or permanently stored.

1.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from payment providers, social media platforms (if you connect accounts or log in via Google or Apple), and analytics service providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Operate & Improve Our Services: Provide and maintain platform functionality.
• Personalize User Experience: Deliver tailored content and optimize ad placements.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access.
• Legal Compliance: Comply with laws, regulations, and enforce our policies.
• Communications: Send service updates, promotional offers, and customer support messages.

3. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:

• Service Providers: Cloud hosting, payment processing, customer support, and analytics providers.
• Legal Compliance & Safety: When required by law or to protect safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
• User-Directed Sharing: Content you submit for public display.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for providing services, legal compliance, and fraud prevention. When no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Your Privacy Rights

• Access & Correction: Request a copy of your data or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion & Deactivation: Request deletion of your account and personal data.
• Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@publicbored.com.

6. Children's Privacy

The Public Bored is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, and serve relevant ads. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

8. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control third-party privacy policies and encourage you to review them separately.

9. Security Measures

We implement encryption, access controls, and fraud prevention mechanisms. However, no system is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

We do not respond to DNT signals due to lack of standardized industry adoption.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

13. California Residents' Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to know what data is collected, access and port their data, request deletion, correct inaccuracies, opt-out of sharing for targeted advertising, limit use of sensitive information, and not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

To submit a request: support@publicbored.com

14. Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, marketing, and security. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

Our payment processors include Stripe. These providers encrypt and protect your payment details per PCI-DSS standards.

15. Links to Other Sites

The inclusion of a third-party link does not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for external sites' data collection, security, or privacy practices. If you encounter a suspicious link, report it to support@publicbored.com.

16. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests:

Email: support@publicbored.com

Mail: The Public Bored, 221 W 9th St, Ste 406, Wilmington, DE 19801

By using The Public Bored, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.