Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to studynearme.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how Frugal Engineering Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") handles information in connection with your use of the Site. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information.

This policy applies to information we process through the Site. It does not apply to any third-party websites, services, or applications, even if accessible through our Site. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Process

As a directory Site focused on providing information about study and remote work locations, we process different types of information:

  • Server Log Information: When you visit the Site, our web server automatically records information that your browser sends. This information includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, the web page you visited before coming to our Site, pages of our Site that you visit, the time spent on those pages, information you search for on our Site, access times and dates, and other statistics. This data is used for monitoring the Site's performance, security, and understanding usage patterns.
  • Search and Location Data: When you search for study or work locations on our Site, we may collect information about your search queries, location preferences, and the results you view. This helps us improve our search functionality and provide more relevant results in the future.
  • User Contributions: If you submit reviews, ratings, or other feedback about study locations, we collect and store this information along with any optional contact details you provide.
  • Google reCAPTCHA: To protect our Site from spam and automated abuse, we use Google reCAPTCHA v3. This service operates in the background and collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sends this data to Google for analysis. The information collected by Google in connection with your use of the reCAPTCHA service is used for providing, maintaining, and improving reCAPTCHA and for general security purposes. It is not used by Google for personalized advertising. Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. These include:
    • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
    • Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our Site
    • Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
    • Third-party cookies: Google reCAPTCHA may place cookies as described in their policies

    You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

3. How We Use Processed Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, secure, and maintain our directory of study and remote work locations
  • To improve and personalize your experience on our Site
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To protect our Site from spam, unauthorized access, and abuse through services like Google reCAPTCHA
  • To monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance our Site's functionality and user experience
  • To maintain and update our directory with accurate information
  • To send you administrative notifications about updates to our services, terms, or policies
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share the information processed as described above in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform essential services on our behalf, such as website hosting (e.g., Netlify), analytics services, and security services (including Google for reCAPTCHA). These providers are given the information they need to perform their designated functions and are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality.
  • For Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if we believe it's required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; to enforce our Terms of Service; or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of you or others.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

  • Using HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication procedures for our systems
  • Engaging with reputable hosting and service providers with strong security practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for varying periods based on the purpose and legal requirements:

  • Server log data: Retained for 90 days for security and analysis purposes
  • User contributions (reviews, ratings): Retained for as long as the content remains relevant to our users or until you request removal
  • Account information: Retained for as long as your account remains active, and for a reasonable period afterward to address any follow-up questions or legal requirements

Information processed by Google reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's retention policies. We will retain your information for as long as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable laws such as the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

These rights may include:

  • Right to Access: You may request information about what personal data we have collected about you
  • Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of certain processing activities, such as sharing with third parties
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your data rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at siroccomask@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 45 days). We may ask for additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Colorado residents: Under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), you have rights to access, correct, and delete certain personal information, as well as opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data. For more information or to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us at siroccomask@gmail.com.

9. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States, and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that information collected through the Site may be transferred to, processed, stored, and used in the United States. Your use of the Site or provision of any information therefore constitutes your consent to the transfer to and from, processing, usage, sharing, and storage of your information in the United States and other jurisdictions as set forth in this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. 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.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: