Last Updated: 9 May 2025

Welcome to Punscraze.com (the “Website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Data

  • Directly Provided Data: Name, email address, or other identifiers when you submit forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us.
  • User Content: Puns, comments, or other content you submit.

b. Automatically Collected Data

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent.
  • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies (see Section 6).

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your data to:

  • Operate and improve the Website.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • Send newsletters (with consent).
  • Analyze traffic via tools like Google Analytics.
  • Prevent fraud or misuse.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you reside in the EU/EEA, we process your data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletters).
  • Legitimate Interests (e.g., site security, analytics).
  • Contractual Necessity (e.g., fulfilling user requests).

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, or email tools (e.g., Google).
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with laws or protect rights.
  • Business Transfers: In case of mergers or acquisitions.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Your Rights

a. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).

b. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Know what personal data is collected.
  • Request deletion.
  • Opt-out of “sales” (we do not sell data).
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights.

To exercise rights, contact us at [Your Email].

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • Types: Session cookies, analytics cookies, advertising cookies.
  • Purpose: Enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.
  • Control: Adjust browser settings or use our cookie consent tool.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, unless legally required to keep it longer.

8. Security

We use SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may link to external sites (e.g., social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or 16 under GDPR). Contact us to remove such data.

11. International Transfers

Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure safeguards (e.g., GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses).

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here, with the “Last Updated” date revised.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns:

  • Email: [Insert Contact Email]