Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 15, 2023
Introduction
Welcome to the Blooket Guide website (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our educational resource website dedicated to Blooket gaming strategies and information.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site. We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason.
Note: This is an independent educational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Blooket or its parent company. We provide informational content about Blooket as an educational gaming platform.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing interest in obtaining information about our services, or otherwise contacting us. The personal information we collect may include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and other similar contact data
- Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us through forms or email
- Technical Data: Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit, use, or navigate the Blooket Guide website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing patterns. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our website, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.
| Data Type | Purpose | Collection Method |
|---|---|---|
| Usage Data | Website analytics and improvement | Cookies and tracking technologies |
| Device Information | Optimization for different devices | Automatic collection via browser |
| Location Data | Content regionalization (approximate) | IP address analysis |
| Interaction Data | Improving user experience | Click tracking and heatmaps |
Important: We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, government identification numbers, or health information. Our website is designed as an informational resource and does not require account creation for access.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information collected via our website for a variety of business purposes described below. We process your personal information for these purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests, in order to enter into or perform a contract with you, with your consent, and/or for compliance with our legal obligations.
Specific Usage Purposes
- Website Operation: To operate, maintain, and improve our website, products, and services
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Analytics: To analyze how users interact with our website to improve content and user experience
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and potential security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- Personalization: To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
Data Retention
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Typically, we retain personal data for:
- Website analytics data: 26 months
- Contact form submissions: 24 months
- Server logs: 12 months
- Communication records: 36 months
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for website functionality | Session |
| Analytics Cookies | Understand how visitors interact | 2 years |
| Performance Cookies | Improve website performance | 1 year |
| Third-party Cookies | Embedded content functionality | Varies by provider |
Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our website.
To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit All About Cookies or your browser’s help documentation.
Third-Party Disclosures
We may share your information with third parties in certain situations described in this section:
Service Providers
We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. Examples include:
- Payment processing services (if applicable)
- Data analysis and analytics services
- Email delivery services
- Hosting services
- Customer service platforms
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.
No Data Selling: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for marketing or advertising purposes without your explicit consent.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:
Right to Access
You have the right to request copies of your personal data that we hold.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate.
Right to Erasure
You have the right to request erasure of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict
You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
Exercising Your Rights
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
COPPA Compliance
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our website is designed as an educational resource about Blooket, which is itself an educational platform used by schools. However, we do not specifically target children under 13, nor do we knowingly collect personal information from them.
If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information from our servers. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure.
Our Security Measures Include:
- Encryption: Use of SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limiting who can access user data
- Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Data Minimization: Only collecting necessary information
- Secure Hosting: Utilizing reputable hosting providers with strong security
Security Reminder: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Notification of Significant Changes
If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
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Mailing Address
Blooket Guide Privacy Office
Digital Education Resources
123 Learning Street
Knowledge City, KC 10101
Response Time
We strive to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5-7 business days. For complex requests or data access requests, please allow up to 30 days as permitted by applicable privacy laws.