This Privacy Notice for California Residents supplements the information contained in BoardContest.com’s Privacy Policy and applies solely to visitors, users, and others who reside in the State of California. It is provided to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). Any terms defined in the CCPA have the same meaning when used in this notice.
Definitions
Website / Site
Refers to BoardContest.com.
Owner / We / Us
Refers to the individual(s) or legal entity that owns and operates this Website.
User / You
Refers to any natural person or legal entity that accesses or uses this Website.
Information We Collect
BoardContest.com may collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, or could reasonably be linked—directly or indirectly—to a particular consumer or device (“personal information”).
Categories of Personal Information Collected (Last 12 Months)
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, alias, IP address, email address, online identifiers | Yes |
| Customer Records | Address, phone number, employment or education information | Yes |
| Protected Classifications | Age, gender, nationality, disability status | Yes |
| Commercial Information | Products or services purchased or considered | Yes |
| Biometric Information | Fingerprints, voiceprints, facial recognition data | Yes |
| Internet Activity | Browsing history, site interactions | Yes |
| Geolocation Data | Physical location or movements | Yes |
| Sensory Data | Audio, visual, or similar information | Yes |
| Professional Information | Employment history or evaluations | Yes |
| Education Information | Student records protected under FERPA | Yes |
| Inferences | Preferences, behavior patterns, interests | Yes |
Excluded Information
Personal information does not include:
- Publicly available government records
- Deidentified or aggregated data
- Information excluded from the CCPA’s scope under other applicable laws
Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information from:
- Directly from you (e.g., forms, subscriptions, purchases)
- Indirectly from you (e.g., interactions with our Website)
Use of Personal Information
BoardContest.com may use personal information for the following business purposes:
- To provide and manage services you request
- To process transactions and prevent fraud
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests
- To improve website functionality and content
- To support corporate transactions such as mergers or acquisitions
We will not collect additional categories of personal information or use existing data for materially different purposes without providing notice.
Sharing of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to third parties for legitimate business purposes. All such disclosures are governed by contractual obligations requiring confidentiality and restricted use.
Categories of Third Parties
- Service providers
- Data analytics and aggregation partners
Your Rights Under the CCPA
California residents have the following rights:
Right to Know & Data Portability
You may request disclosure of:
- Categories of personal information collected
- Sources of personal information
- Business purposes for collection
- Categories of third parties with whom data is shared
- Specific pieces of personal information collected
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions, including:
- Completing transactions
- Detecting security incidents
- Complying with legal obligations
- Internal uses aligned with consumer expectations
Exercising Your Rights
To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us via:
- Email: support@boardcontest.com
Requests must:
- Verify your identity or authority
- Clearly describe the request
You may submit up to two access requests per 12-month period. Creating an account is not required.
Response Timing & Format
We aim to respond within 45 days of receiving a verifiable request. If more time is needed, we will notify you in writing. Responses will be delivered electronically or by mail, based on your preference.
We do not charge fees unless a request is excessive or unfounded.
Sale of Personal Information
BoardContest.com does not sell personal information. If this changes in the future, we will provide opt-out and opt-in rights as required by law.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. This includes denying services, charging different prices, or offering reduced service quality.
Other California Privacy Rights
Under California’s “Shine the Light” law (Civil Code §1798.83), California residents may request information about disclosures of personal information for direct marketing purposes by contacting us at:
Email: support@boardcontest.com
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Notice at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the changes.
Contact Information
For questions, comments, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
Website: https://boardcontest.com
Email: support@boardcontest.com