This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, protect, and handle your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) when you use our websites, apps, and APIs. PII, as defined by US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your PII.
Who We Are
We own and manage the following TLD-DNS domains. All websites using these domains (or sub-domains) are governed by this Privacy Policy:
- belowaverage.org
- isketch.app
Information We Collect
We log and timestamp all IP addresses that contact our computer systems. Any additional data sent to our computer systems may also be saved.
When We Collect Information
We collect information when you visit our websites, use our apps or APIs, or enter information on our platforms.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
- To personalize your experience and deliver content and product offerings that interest you.
- To improve our website and services.
- To create Access Control Lists (ACLs) to prevent malicious users from accessing our systems.
How We Protect Your Information
- We never ask for credit card numbers.
- All public user accounts and passwords are secured using Argon2.
- We conduct regular malware scanning.
- Your personal information is stored behind secured networks and is accessible only by a limited number of persons with special access rights, who are required to keep the information confidential.
- We implement various security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your information.
Use of Cookies and Client-Side Storage
Yes, we use cookies and HTML5 Web Storage APIs to store settings and personal identifiers on your local browser. These tools help us recognize your browser, remember certain information, and compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions to improve our services.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can turn off all cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of our site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Do Not Track Signals
We do not honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not plant cookies or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is in place.
Third-Party Behavioral Tracking
We do not allow third-party behavioral tracking.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell or trade your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties. We may transfer anonymous information to third-party vendors to create and compile generalized user behavior reports.
Third-Party Links
We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website.
Request for Data Deletion
To request the deletion of your personal data, please follow these steps:
- Send an email to admins@belowaverage.org from the email account associated with your belowaverage.org or isketch.app account.
- Use the subject line “Data Deletion Request.”
- Clearly state that you are requesting the deletion of your personal data and include any relevant details to help us locate your information.
- We may request additional verification to confirm your identity before processing the deletion request.
Google/Facebook Data Disclosure
We use Google and Facebook’s OpenID Single Sign-On system to authenticate users with the following services:
- iSketch.app: We collect the following information from Google/Facebook when a user uses their single sign-on:
- Google/Facebook Account Email: For account recovery purposes. This data is not shared with public users and is only accessible to iSketch.app administrators for verification purposes.
- Google/Facebook Subject Identifier: Used to link your iSketch.app profile to your Google/Facebook authentication ID. This data is saved to the iSketch.app database and is not publicly displayed.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
In compliance with CalOPPA, we agree to the following:
- Users can visit our site anonymously.
- We will add a link to this Privacy Policy on our home page or the first significant page after entering our website.
- Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the specified page.
- You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our Privacy Policy Page.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old. The Federal Trade Commission enforces the COPPA Rule, which requires operators of websites and online services to protect children’s privacy and safety online.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the information below:
- support@belowaverage.org
Privacy Policy last updated: 9/18/2024