Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025
Last Updated: July 12, 2026

1. Who We Are
Professional Boredom is operated by White Stag Entertainment, LLC, a Pennsylvania-based company. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

Contact Information:
Professional Boredom
Email: boring@professionalboredom.com

2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Professional Boredom does not require an account to access our content. The only personal information we collect is what you choose to give us through our contact form:

Name
Email address

Automatically Collected Information
We do not use analytics tools or tracking technologies. However, our web servers may automatically collect basic technical information such as your IP address and browser type for security and operational purposes.

Note: We may implement analytics tools in the future. If we do, we will update this privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information submitted through our contact form solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use it for marketing, and we do not add you to any mailing list unless you separately and explicitly ask us to.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers
Cloud hosting providers: For data storage on US-based servers

Email service providers: If needed to send or manage responses to contact form submissions

Voluntary Contributions
If you choose to support the site through our Ko-fi link, that transaction is handled entirely by that third-party platform under its own privacy policy. We do not receive or store your payment information.

Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Children’s Privacy
Professional Boredom is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our contact form or otherwise provide personal information to us.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a user under the age of 18, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we might have information from or about a person under 18, please contact us at boring@professionalboredom.com.

6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure data transmission using SSL encryption

Secure cloud storage on US-based servers

Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.

7. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period afterward for our records, unless you request earlier deletion.

8. Your Rights
You have the right to:

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at boring@professionalboredom.com. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

9. Cookies and Tracking
We currently use minimal cookies necessary for website functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics tools, though this may change in the future with appropriate notice.

10. Geographic Restrictions
Our service is currently available only within the United States. We use US-based servers and service providers.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will post the updated policy on our website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at boring@professionalboredom.com.


Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025
Last Updated: July 12, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Professional Boredom, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. About Our Service
Professional Boredom is operated by White Stag Entertainment, LLC, providing boring stories and related content for insomniacs, free of charge, with no account or registration required.

3. Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use this service.

4. Cost and Voluntary Support
Professional Boredom is free to use. There are no fees or subscriptions required to access our story archive.
If you’d like to support the site, you may do so voluntarily through our Buy Me a Coffee / Ko-fi link. These contributions are optional tips, not payment for any product or service, and do not create any contractual relationship beyond these Terms. Contributions are processed entirely by the third-party platform (Ko-fi) under its own terms and privacy policy, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for that platform’s handling of your payment information.

5. Contact Form
If you use our contact form, we will collect the name and email address you provide in order to respond to you. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle this information.

6. Content Usage and Restrictions
Permitted Uses
You may:
Access and read stories for personal, non-commercial use
Prohibited Uses
You may not:
Share, distribute, or republish our content
Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
Copy, modify, or create derivative works based on our content
Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
Use our service in any way that violates applicable laws
Intellectual Property
All content, including stories and all site copy, is owned by White Stag Entertainment, LLC dba Professional Boredom and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

7. Service Availability and Changes
We strive to maintain high website uptime, though we do not guarantee uninterrupted service due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content and features at any time. If we discontinue the service entirely, we will provide reasonable advance notice where practicable.

8. User Conduct
You agree to:
Use our service only for lawful purposes
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Not interfere with or disrupt our service or servers
Not use our service to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

9. Content Disclaimer
Our stories are designed for use as non-medical sleep aids and entertainment purposes. Individual outcomes may vary. While our content is crafted to help you fall asleep, we make no guarantees about specific outcomes or results.

10. Limitation of Liability
Our service is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties about the reliability, accuracy, or availability of our service. To the maximum extent permitted by law, White Stag Entertainment, LLC shall not be liable for technical issues, service interruptions, data loss, or any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. We are not responsible for technical difficulties, internet connectivity issues, or device-related problems that may affect your access.

11. Privacy and Data
Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you may provide, including through our contact form.

12. Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our service must be resolved through binding arbitration in Pennsylvania. You waive your right to participate in class actions or jury trials. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or prevent immediate harm.

13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service periodically. Material changes will be posted on our website. Continued use of our service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.