Last updated: June 16, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how papermoss.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website, including:
- Your IP address and general location
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on our site
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Device type and screen resolution
We do not collect any personal information that you directly provide, as we do not have contact forms, comments, or newsletter signups.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- Understand which content is most popular
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Advertising and Affiliate Links
Our website may contain affiliate links and advertising. When you click on these links or view ads, the advertising partners may collect information about your visit to our site and other sites. This information is used to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you.
YouTube (Future Use)
We may embed YouTube videos on our site. When you watch embedded videos, YouTube may collect information about your viewing behavior. YouTube’s privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Cookies
Our website uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic through Google Analytics
- Support advertising functionality
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect how our website functions.
WordPress Plugins
Our website may use various WordPress plugins that could collect information to provide security, performance optimization, or other functionality. These plugins typically collect only technical information necessary for their operation.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:
- With the third-party services mentioned above (Google Analytics, advertising partners)
- When required by law
- To protect our rights or the safety of others
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected information for as long as necessary to provide our services and analyze website performance, typically no longer than 26 months for Google Analytics data.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Options
Since we do not collect personal information directly, we do not maintain individual user profiles or databases that can be accessed or deleted.
However, you can control data collection by:
- Google Analytics: Opt out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Advertising cookies: Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- General tracking: Use privacy-focused browsers or browser extensions that block tracking
If you have questions about data collection on our site, please contact us using the information below.
Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect information collected through our website, though no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@papermoss.net
- Website: papermoss.net
This privacy policy covers the basic data collection practices of our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
