Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 19, 2026
The Pen Bridge respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you may have when using this website.
1. Information We Collect
The Pen Bridge may collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide
If you contact us through a form or by email, we may collect information such as:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message
- Any details you choose to include about pens, refills, compatibility questions, suggestions, or website feedback
If you email us photos or attachments, we may receive and review those files as part of your message.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically through standard website tools, hosting logs, cookies, analytics services, or security tools. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Approximate location based on IP address
- Date and time of visit
- Interactions with website pages or links
This information helps us understand website performance, improve content, prevent spam, and maintain site security.
2. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to questions or messages
- Review refill compatibility suggestions or corrections
- Improve website content and usability
- Monitor website performance
- Protect the website from spam, abuse, or security issues
- Understand which pages and guides are useful to visitors
- Maintain records of communications when needed
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Contact Forms
If you submit a contact form, the information you provide may be sent to the website administrator by email and may also be stored in WordPress, a contact form plugin, hosting tools, or related website systems.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the contact form.
4. Cookies and Analytics
The Pen Bridge may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, remember preferences, or support affiliate links.
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools may collect information about pages visited, time spent on the site, device type, browser type, and general usage patterns.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.
5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Links
The Pen Bridge may include affiliate links or links to third-party websites, such as retailers, manufacturers, or product pages. If you click one of these links, the third-party website may collect information according to its own privacy policy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.
6. Email Communications
If you contact us by email, we may use your email address to respond to your message. We do not add visitors to an email marketing list unless they specifically sign up for one.
If we add a newsletter or email subscription feature in the future, this Privacy Policy may be updated to explain how that information is collected and used.
7. Data Sharing
We may share limited information with service providers that help operate the website, such as hosting providers, security tools, analytics services, email services, contact form plugins, or spam prevention tools.
We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of The Pen Bridge, its users, or others.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Messages sent through contact forms or email may be retained for customer service, recordkeeping, website improvement, or legal purposes.
9. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, email system, or internet transmission is completely secure. You should avoid sending highly sensitive information through the contact form or email.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Pen Bridge is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Your Choices
You may contact us to request that we review, correct, or delete personal information you have provided, subject to any legal or operational obligations that may require us to retain certain information.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be sent to:
