Privacy Policy | Free Government Tablet

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our informational services and improve user experience.

Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and general geographic location (city/state level).
Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, including popular pages, user flow, and basic demographics.
Contact Information: If you contact us voluntarily, we may collect your email address and message content.

We DO NOT collect: Social Security numbers, financial information, detailed personal data, or any information required for government program applications.

How We Use Your Information

Website Improvement: Analytics data helps us improve website content, navigation, and user experience.
Content Optimization: Understanding popular pages helps us focus on the most helpful information.
Technical Support: Server logs help us maintain website security and troubleshoot technical issues.
Communication: Contact information is used solely to respond to your inquiries.
Legal Compliance: We may use information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

We NEVER use your information for: Marketing purposes, selling to third parties, creating detailed user profiles, or targeting advertisements.

Information Sharing & Disclosure

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

Service Providers: We may share analytics data with Google Analytics and website hosting providers who assist in operating our website.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a business sale or merger, user information may be transferred as part of business assets.
Aggregate Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics that cannot identify individual users.

All third-party service providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection agreements.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics.

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies track website usage patterns and performance.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising tracking or building personal profiles.

Data Security & Protection

We implement appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your information.

Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
Access Controls: Limited employee access to user information on a need-to-know basis.
Regular Security Updates: We maintain current security patches and monitoring systems.
Data Retention: We retain information only as long as necessary for stated purposes.

Third-Party Links & Services

Our website contains links to official government websites and approved service providers.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Third-party sites have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Government websites typically have strict privacy protections.

We recommend only using official government websites (.gov domains) for applications and sensitive information.

Your Privacy Rights

Right to Access: Request information about what data we have collected about you.
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).
Right to Opt-Out: Disable analytics tracking through browser settings or opt-out tools.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If discovered, we will delete it immediately.

International Users

Our website is primarily intended for users in the United States. Access from outside the US may involve transfer of information to US servers in compliance with US laws.

Important Privacy Notice

We are NOT a government agency: Free Government Tablet is an independent informational website. We do not process applications or collect sensitive personal information required for government programs.

Official applications: When you're ready to apply for government tablet programs, use only official government websites (.gov domains) and authorized providers.