Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 30, 2025
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Welcome to LeadingEdgeComputers.com, an independent archival project dedicated to preserving the history of Leading Edge Computers. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information, and only when you voluntarily submit it. This includes:

Email addresses for the “Notify Me” feature or form inquiries.
Non-identifiable technical data like IP address and browser type (collected via third-party tools).

Browser-based games hosted on this website do not collect personal information and do not require user accounts.

2. How We Use Your Information

To notify you when specific content is posted (upon your request).
To respond to inquiries submitted via our contact and correction suggestion forms.
To prevent spam and abuse using Google reCAPTCHA.
To help us understand general website traffic through analytics.

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties.

3. Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA may collect certain information such as your IP address, browser characteristics, and user interaction data in order to determine whether you are a human visitor.

As of April 2, 2026, Google acts as a data processor for reCAPTCHA services, processing information on our behalf. The information collected through reCAPTCHA is used solely for spam prevention and site security purposes.

For more information about how Google processes data related to reCAPTCHA, please refer to Google’s official reCAPTCHA documentation.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Local Storage: This website uses browser localStorage to remember user display preferences (such as dark mode, font style, and visual settings). These settings are stored only on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.

We do not directly set tracking cookies, but third-party tools such as:

Google AdSense (for displaying ads)
FreeFind (for search functionality)
ShareThis (for social sharing)

...may place cookies in your browser to function properly. Refer to their privacy policies for more details.

5. Data Retention

Email addresses submitted through Notify Me or contact forms are stored securely and only used once to notify you. We do not maintain user accounts or long-term tracking profiles.

You may request to have your email address removed at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

View, update, or delete your submitted information.
Request removal from notification lists.

To request changes, please contact us at the email address below.

7. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Security

We use reasonable security measures such as CAPTCHA verification, form validation, and secure email handling to protect submitted data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted to this page along with the updated date.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://leadingedgecomputers.com