Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 25, 2026
Overview
Bob's Corner of the Internet ("we," "us," "the site") is a curated website directory. We take your privacy seriously and want to be upfront about what we collect, why, and how we handle it. The short version: we collect very little, we don't sell anything, and we're not tracking you around the internet.
Information We Collect
Site Submission Form
When you submit a website through our submission form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address (optional โ only if you provide it)
- The website URL you're submitting
- The website name
- The category you select
- Your description of why the site is cool
This information is submitted through Netlify Forms and stored in our Netlify account dashboard. We use it solely to review and potentially add submitted websites to the directory.
Automatically Collected Information
Our hosting provider, Netlify, may automatically collect standard server log information such as your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the date and time of your visit. This is standard for any website on the internet and is used for basic site operations and security. We do not use any additional analytics tools, tracking pixels, or advertising scripts.
How We Use Your Information
Form submission data is used exclusively to:
- Review submitted websites for potential inclusion in the directory
- Contact you (if you provided your email) to let you know if your submission was added
We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond operating this directory.
What We Don't Do
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties
- We do not collect payment information of any kind
- We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes
- We do not run targeted ads or participate in ad networks
- We do not create user accounts or profiles
Cookies
This site does not use cookies for tracking or analytics. Our hosting provider (Netlify) may use essential cookies required for basic site functionality and security. We do not set any first-party cookies.
Third-Party Services
The site uses the following third-party services:
- Netlify โ Website hosting and form submission processing. Netlify's Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts โ Web font delivery. Google may collect basic usage data when fonts are loaded. Google's Privacy Policy
External Links
This site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. When you click a link to an external site, you are leaving Bob's Corner and are subject to that site's own privacy policy.
Data Retention
Form submissions are retained in our Netlify dashboard indefinitely for the purpose of reviewing and curating directory listings. If you would like your submission data deleted, please contact us and we will remove it.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through our form, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We won't do anything sneaky.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to request deletion of your submitted data, you can reach us through the submission form or by getting Bob's attention somehow.