Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Scratch Sprunki (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit scratchsprunki.org (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact Form Submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Email Communications: If you email us directly, we retain your email address and correspondence for response purposes.
• Comments: If you leave comments on articles, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, plus your IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and serve personalized advertising through Google AdSense and other third-party partners.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This service collects demographic and interest data, device information, and usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality and advertising relevance.

For Google advertising cookies specifically, you can manage your preferences through the Google Ads Settings page or opt out of personalized advertising via the Digital Advertising Alliance.

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers who assist in operating the Site:

• Google LLC: Google Analytics (usage analytics) and Google AdSense (advertising). Google operates under its own Privacy Policy.
• Hosting Provider: Our web hosting service processes server logs and stores Site data.
• Email Services: If you contact us, your message may be processed through our email hosting provider.

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

5. Advertising and Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Advertising Policies and the Google Ads Settings page.

Third-party advertisers may also use cookies or web beacons to measure ad effectiveness. We do not control these cookies. Please review the privacy policies of respective advertisers for more information.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption (HTTPS), regular security audits, and limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from the Site.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact form submissions: 24 months (or until you request deletion)
• Analytics data: 26 months (per Google Analytics default retention)
• Server logs: 12 months
• Comments and user-generated content: Indefinitely (unless you request removal)

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities, including personalized advertising.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will delete such information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Site functionality. We will post the revised policy with an updated “Effective Date.” Material changes will be notified via a prominent notice on the Site or by email if you have provided contact information.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: [email protected]
Response Time: Within 48 hours for privacy-related inquiries

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.