Privacy Policy

Penciled Inc. (“Penciled,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website at penciledinc.com (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with us. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Information you provide. When you contact us by email, you may share your name, email address, and any other information you choose to include.
• Automatically collected information. Like most websites, our hosting and analytics providers may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.
• Cookies and similar technologies. We may use a limited number of cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality and aggregated analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
• Respond to your inquiries and communications;
• Understand how visitors use the Site;
• Detect, prevent, and address security or technical issues; and
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us run the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email), under contractual confidentiality obligations;
• Legal and safety purposes, such as when required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, property, or safety; and
• Business transfers, such as in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (including the GDPR, UK GDPR, and the CCPA/CPRA), such as the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information, the right to object to or restrict certain processing, and the right to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@penciledinc.com. We will respond as required by applicable law.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. International Users

We are based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other countries with different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

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 indicates when it was last revised. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@penciledinc.com.

This document is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.