Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 15, 2026 Last Updated: September 15, 2026
Boring Stuff LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://www.boring-stuff.com/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This policy is designed to comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and to reflect applicable California privacy practices.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Any other information you submit through our contact form or in communications with us
Information collected automatically:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
General location (city/region level, derived from IP)
We collect this automatically-generated information through Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and analyze information about how visitors use the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
Communicate with you about our services
Understand how visitors use our Site and improve it
Maintain the security and functioning of the Site
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your contact form submissions with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies via Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We currently do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals, as no uniform standard for recognizing such signals has been adopted.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party service providers, which may collect information as described in their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
5. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and related correspondence for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain business records, unless you request deletion sooner.
6. Your Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under California law regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Know what personal information we have collected about you
Request deletion of your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
To make a request, contact us at team@boring-stuff.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Note: Boring Stuff LLC is a small business and may not meet the revenue or data-volume thresholds that trigger full CCPA/CPRA obligations. We are including this section as a good-faith commitment to transparency regardless.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect, but no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: team@boring-stuff.com
Effective Date: September 15, 2026 Last Updated: September 15, 2026
Boring Stuff LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://www.boring-stuff.com/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This policy is designed to comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and to reflect applicable California privacy practices.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Any other information you submit through our contact form or in communications with us
Information collected automatically:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
General location (city/region level, derived from IP)
We collect this automatically-generated information through Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and analyze information about how visitors use the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
Communicate with you about our services
Understand how visitors use our Site and improve it
Maintain the security and functioning of the Site
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your contact form submissions with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies via Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We currently do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals, as no uniform standard for recognizing such signals has been adopted.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party service providers, which may collect information as described in their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
5. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and related correspondence for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain business records, unless you request deletion sooner.
6. Your Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under California law regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Know what personal information we have collected about you
Request deletion of your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
To make a request, contact us at team@boring-stuff.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Note: Boring Stuff LLC is a small business and may not meet the revenue or data-volume thresholds that trigger full CCPA/CPRA obligations. We are including this section as a good-faith commitment to transparency regardless.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect, but no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: team@boring-stuff.com