Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of The Public Bored

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, including our website, mobile applications, digital billboards, and any other related platforms (collectively, the “Platform” or “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

We collect different types of data to operate and improve our Services. The types of data we collect include:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with The Public Bored, you may provide the following:

• Account Data: When you register, we collect your name, email address, username, phone number, profile photo, and password.
• Payment Data: If you make purchases or transactions, we collect billing details such as credit card information (processed through a third-party provider).
• User-Generated Content: Any content (text, images, videos) you upload, display, or submit for advertisement on our platform.
• Communication Data: Information provided when you contact customer support or engage with us via emails, messages, or chats.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

• 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 and is not stored permanently.

1.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from:

• Payment Providers: Transaction details from third-party processors.
• Social Media Platforms: If you connect accounts or log in via platforms like Google or Apple.
• Service Providers: Analytics data from third-party tools such as Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• 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. However, we may share it with:

3.1 Service Providers

• Cloud hosting, payment processing, customer support, and analytics providers.
• These third parties only use your data to perform services on our behalf.

3.2 Legal Compliance & Safety

We may disclose data if required by law or in cases of:

• Legal investigations, court orders, or subpoenas.
• Protecting the safety of our users, employees, or the public.
• Preventing fraud, abuse, or security threats.

3.3 Business Transfers

If The Public Bored undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

3.4 User-Directed Sharing

• If you submit ads or user-generated content, it may be publicly displayed.
• If you invite others to The Public Bored, we may send invitation messages on your behalf.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for:

• Providing Services: Keeping your account active and maintaining transaction records.
• Legal Compliance: Meeting financial reporting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Fraud Prevention: Retaining data for security and anti-fraud measures.

When no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

5.1 Access & Correction

• Request a copy of the personal data we have about you.
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

5.2 Deletion & Deactivation

• Request deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.

5.3 Restrict Processing

• Request that we limit how we use your data in certain situations.

5.4 Opt-Out of Marketing

• You can opt-out of promotional emails by clicking “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of any email.
• Note: Transactional emails (e.g., billing, security alerts) cannot be opted out of.

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 and tracking tools to:

• Enhance user experience (remember settings, login status).
• Analyze usage (track interactions, improve features).
• Serve relevant ads (optimize placements based on behavior).

Managing Cookies

• 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 (e.g., payment processors, social media).
• We do not control third-party privacy policies and encourage you to review them separately.

9. Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption for sensitive data transmission.
• Access Controls to limit who can view/edit user data.
• Fraud Prevention mechanisms to detect suspicious activity.

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.
• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. If changes are significant:

• We will notify you via email, in-app notification, or website notice.
• Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

Last updated: February 2, 2025

13. California Residents’ Privacy Rights

This section applies solely to residents of the State of California and supplements the information provided in this Privacy Policy. It is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and any related regulations.

13.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected and disclosed for a business purpose the following categories of personal information from California residents:

The specific business or commercial purposes for which we collect this data, as well as the sources from which we collect it, are described in Section 4 – Data Collection and Use.

13.2 California Consumer Rights

As a California resident, you have the following rights under CCPA/CPRA:

1. Right to Know – You can request:
   • The categories of personal information we have collected about you
   • The sources from which we collected that information
   • The business or commercial purpose for collecting or sharing your information
   • The categories of third parties with whom we share your information
   • The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
2. Right to Access and Portability – You may request a copy of the personal information we collected about you in the past 12 months in a portable format.
3. Right to Deletion – You may request that we delete any personal information we collected about you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., compliance with legal obligations, fraud prevention, security).
4. Right to Correct Inaccuracies – If you believe that any of your personal information is incorrect, you may request that we update or correct it.
5. Right to Opt-Out of the Sale or Sharing of Personal Information – We do not sell personal information. However, we may share your data for certain targeted advertising purposes, and you have the right to opt out.
6. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information – If we collect any sensitive personal information (e.g., precise geolocation, financial data), you may request that we limit its use.
7. Right to Non-Discrimination – We will not deny services, charge different prices, or provide different levels of service if you choose to exercise your privacy rights.

13.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit a request to know, access, delete, correct, or opt out, you may:

• Email us at: support@publicbored.com
• Use our online privacy request form (if applicable)
• Write to us at:
  The Public Bored
  ATTN: Privacy Requests
  221 W 9th St, Ste 406, Wilmington, DE, 19801

To protect your privacy, we may require you to verify your identity before processing your request. If an authorized agent makes a request on your behalf, we may still ask you to verify your identity and confirm that you have authorized the agent to act on your behalf.

13.4 Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When determining retention periods, we consider factors such as:

• Whether we need the data to provide our services
• Whether we need to comply with legal or contractual obligations
• Whether we need the data to prevent fraud, enhance security, or resolve disputes

Once data is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize it.

13.5 Shine the Light Law (California Civil Code § 1798.83)

California residents who have an existing business relationship with us can request a list of third parties with whom we disclosed personal information for direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year. To make such a request, contact us at support@publicbored.com.

14. Service Providers

We may engage third-party Service Providers to assist in operating our platform, delivering services, analyzing data, processing payments, and providing customer support. These third parties have access to personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

14.1 Categories of Service Providers

We may share personal data with the following categories of third-party service providers:

• Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure Providers – To securely store and manage data.
• Analytics Providers – To track and analyze usage patterns, platform performance, and user interactions.
• Payment Processors – To facilitate payments for services and process transactions securely.
• Customer Support Services – To assist users with inquiries and technical support.
• Marketing and Advertising Partners – To provide personalized advertisements and promotional content.
• Security and Fraud Prevention Services – To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and ensure platform integrity.

14.2 Analytics and Tracking

We may use third-party analytics services to track and monitor platform usage, user engagement, and website traffic. This helps us improve services and optimize user experiences.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service offered by Google, to collect and analyze information about how users interact with our platform. The data collected may include:

• Device information (e.g., browser type, operating system, device model)
• IP addresses (may be anonymized in some cases)
• Interaction data (e.g., time spent on the platform, most visited pages)

Google may use this information to personalize advertising within its own ad network. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on or adjusting your Google account settings.

For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

Behavioral Remarketing

We may use remarketing services to show targeted advertisements to users who have previously visited our platform. This allows us to display ads based on your interests and prior engagement with our services.

• Facebook Remarketing – Provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. You can manage or opt out of interest-based ads via Facebook’s Ad Settings.
• Google Ads Remarketing – Provided by Google LLC. You can opt out via Google’s Ad Settings.

You can also control ad preferences and opt out of remarketing across multiple platforms through:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (USA)
• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance

14.3 Payment Processing

If you purchase services on The Public Bored, your payment information is processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store or collect your payment card details. Instead, payments are securely processed through trusted financial institutions that adhere to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).

Our Payment Processors:

• Authorize.net – Privacy Policy
• Stripe – Privacy Policy
• BlueSnap – Privacy Policy

These providers encrypt and protect your payment details, ensuring a secure transaction process. If you have questions regarding billing or refunds, please refer to our Billing and Payments Policy (Section X).

14.4 Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties. However, we may share information with third-party service providers to:

• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., responding to court orders, subpoenas, or law enforcement requests).
• Prevent fraud and security threats (e.g., sharing data with fraud prevention services).
• Conduct platform improvements and business operations.

14.5 How to Manage or Opt-Out of Data Collection

You can manage or limit data sharing with third parties by:

• Adjusting privacy settings within your account.
• Disabling cookies through your browser settings.
• Opting out of targeted advertising via links provided above.

For any questions or concerns about third-party data sharing, you may contact us at:
📧 support@publicbored.com

15. Links to Other Sites

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, and applications that are not owned, operated, or controlled by The Public Bored. These external links may be included in:

• Advertisements displayed on our digital billboards or platform.
• User-generated content, such as advertisements, social media profiles, or websites linked in user submissions.
• Third-party integrations, including payment processors, analytics providers, and social media platforms.

15.1 No Endorsement or Control

The inclusion of a link to a third-party website does not imply an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with that third party. We do not review, monitor, or control the content, privacy policies, or security practices of external websites.

By clicking on a third-party link, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The Public Bored is not responsible for any data collection, security measures, or privacy practices employed by the linked website.
• Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should carefully review their terms and privacy policies before sharing any personal data.
• We do not warrant or make any representations about the reliability, security, or accuracy of information on external sites.

15.2 Responsibility for Third-Party Content

We assume no liability for:

• Data breaches, security vulnerabilities, or privacy issues on external sites.
• Transactions, purchases, or agreements made on third-party platforms.
• The accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of content found on third-party websites.
• Any damages, losses, or issues that arise from your interactions with external sites.

15.3 User Precautions When Visiting Third-Party Sites

To enhance your online security, we strongly recommend:

• Reviewing the privacy policy and terms of use of any external site before sharing personal data.
• Avoiding suspicious links or websites that ask for excessive personal information.
• Using ad blockers or privacy-focused browser extensions to limit tracking by third parties.
• Verifying payment processors and financial services before entering sensitive information.

15.4 Third-Party Payment Providers and Advertisers

Some third-party websites may be integrated directly within The Public Bored’s platform, including:

• Payment gateways for processing transactions.
• Third-party ad networks displaying personalized content.
• Social media sharing tools that allow you to post content elsewhere.

These services are subject to their own privacy policies and terms of service. We do not assume responsibility for their practices, so please ensure you review and understand their policies before engaging with them.

15.5 Reporting Suspicious Links

If you encounter a malicious, misleading, or inappropriate link on our platform, please report it immediately by contacting:
📧 support@publicbored.com

We reserve the right to remove or restrict links that we determine, in our sole discretion, violate our policies or pose a security risk.

16. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests:

Email: support@publicbored.com
Mailing Address:
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.