Privacy Policy
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The short version
- Your boards are stored in your own browser. We do not upload them to a server and we cannot see them.
- You do not need an account, and we do not ask for your name or email to use the whiteboard.
- When you create a share link, the board is encoded inside the link. It is not stored on our servers.
- If we show ads, our advertising partner (Google AdSense) may use cookies. Details are below.
Who we are
This website, BoardScribble (boardscribble.com), is run by BoardScribble. You can reach us at hello@boardscribble.com.
What stays on your device
The whiteboard uses your browser’s local storage to save your drawings, background choice and zoom position so they are still there when you come back. This data never leaves your device unless you choose to export, copy or share it. Clearing your browser data deletes it, so use Export → Save board file for anything important.
If you open a share link or a board file, the previous board is backed up in local storage in case you want it back.
Share links
A share link contains the whole board in its web address. Anyone who has the link can open a copy, so only share links you are comfortable passing on. Because the board is part of the link, it can also appear in places that record links, such as chat history, email or browser history.
Images and PDFs you add
Images you insert are processed in your browser and stored with your board on your device. They are not uploaded to our servers.
If you use File → Import PDF, your browser downloads the open-source PDF.js reader library from the cdnjs content delivery network (operated by Cloudflare) the first time you do so. Your PDF itself is read and converted into images on your device and is not sent to us or to that network. The request for the library may expose your IP address and browser details to the network operator, as with any file loaded from a third-party server.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our hosting provider may keep standard server logs (for example IP address, browser type and the pages requested) for security and to keep the service running. We do not use these logs to identify individual visitors.
Cookies and advertising
The whiteboard itself does not use cookies. We plan to show advertisements on pages outside the drawing area using Google AdSense. When ads are enabled:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or learn more at aboutads.info.
- You can read how Google uses data from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Where the law requires it (for example in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland), we will ask for your consent before using advertising cookies, and you can change your choice at any time.
Your rights
Because we do not hold your boards or personal profile, there is usually nothing for us to access or delete. Depending on where you live, you may have rights over any personal data we do hold (such as server logs or emails you send us), including access, correction and deletion. Email us and we will respond.
Children
The whiteboard is suitable for classroom use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
If we change how we handle data, we will update this page and the date at the top.
Contact
Questions about this policy: hello@boardscribble.com, or use the contact page.