1. Information We Collect

a. Voluntary Information: We collect information only when you voluntarily provide it through our contact form. This may include your name, email address, and message content. Providing this information is optional.

b. Automatically Collected Information: We use standard analytics tools (Google Analytics and Google Search Console) to understand site usage. These tools collect non-identifying information, such as:

• IP address (typically anonymized)
• Browser type and device information
• Approximate geographic location (city/country level)
• Pages visited and referring search queries

2. How We Use Information

We process your information based on our legitimate interest in communicating with users and maintaining our website. Specifically, we use it to:

• Respond to your inquiries.
• Analyze site performance and improve user experience.
• Protect the security and integrity of our site.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies

We use cookies through Google Analytics to collect aggregate usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

• Service Providers: To analytics providers (like Google) who assist in site operations.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights.

5. Your Rights (US and International)

Depending on your location (such as the EU or California), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request the deletion of your information.
• Object to the processing of your data.

To exercise these rights regarding the limited information we collect (e.g., your contact form submissions), please contact us at the email address provided below.

6. Children’s Privacy

BestSummerPrograms.com is intended for parents, counselors, and educators. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

7. Data Storage and International Transfers

BSP is operated in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

8. Changes and Contact

Changes: We may update this policy occasionally. The "Effective Date" at the top will indicate the latest version.

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