How we collect, use, and protect your information
Scratchpad Studios ("SCRATCHPAD," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit scratchpadstudios.com (the "Site"), how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy and to our Terms of Use.
The Site is a company information site. We do not sell products online, operate user accounts, or require you to register to use it.
Information you give us. When you use the contact form on the Site, we collect the information you choose to provide: your name, your email address, and the content of your message. If you email us directly, we receive your email address and whatever you include in your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically records standard server log information when you visit the Site. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, and the website that referred you. We use this information in aggregate to keep the Site secure and functioning properly.
Cookies and similar technologies. The Site may use a small number of cookies or browser storage entries that are strictly necessary for the Site to function, such as remembering display preferences during your visit. We do not use advertising cookies, and we do not currently use third-party analytics services to track visitors across websites. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Some features of the Site may not work correctly without them.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not use your contact information to send marketing newsletters unless you ask us to, and we do not sell your personal information to anyone.
We share personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
The Site loads certain resources from third parties. When your browser requests these resources, the third party may receive your IP address and standard browser information, and may set its own cookies according to its own privacy policy:
The Site also contains links to other websites, including the websites of our clients. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
We keep messages sent through the contact form for as long as needed to respond to you and, if you become a client, for the duration of our relationship and any period afterward required for legal, accounting, or record-keeping purposes. Server logs are retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting and are then deleted or anonymized.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please do not send sensitive personal information, such as financial account numbers or government identification numbers, through the contact form.
You may contact us at any time to ask what personal information we hold about you, to request that we correct or delete it, or to ask that we stop contacting you. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable time and as required by applicable law.
California residents. California law may give you additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what information we collect and how we use and share it, the right to request deletion, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
Visitors outside the United States. The Site is operated from the United States. If you visit from another country, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to that transfer.
Do Not Track. We do not track visitors across third-party websites, so we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.
The Site is intended for a general business audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the effective date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at info@scratchpadstudios.com.
Scratchpad Studios
Palo Alto, CA