Privacy policy

Bordermark is a static website that collects only what it needs. This page explains, in plain terms, what data is and isn't collected when you read it. It's a general summary, not a contract, and it may change as the site evolves. Last updated 9 October 2026.

What we collect

The site itself asks for nothing and sets no advertising or cross-site tracking cookies; its only cookies are the two Google Analytics ones described below, and only if you allow analytics. If you enter your email into our optional 'Border watch' updates form, we use that address only to send occasional updates about VPN-law changes, and you can unsubscribe at any time. We don't sell or rent email addresses.

Analytics and hosting

Our host records standard, aggregated server logs (such as page requests and rough region) to keep the site running and secure. We don't build advertising profiles of readers.

For page measurement, Bordermark uses Google Analytics 4, provided by Google LLC and Google Ireland Ltd. It records pages viewed, the referring site, approximate location (city or country), device and browser type, and session timing. Google Analytics 4 does not log or store IP addresses. Advertising features, Google signals and ad personalisation are turned off, and the data is neither used for advertising nor sold.

As with VPN law, the rules depend on where you are. Readers in the EEA, the UK and Switzerland see a consent banner first, and nothing is sent to Google unless they click Accept. Readers elsewhere have analytics on by default and may switch it off at any time. A Global Privacy Control signal from the browser is treated as an opt-out. Once analytics is allowed, GA4 sets the first-party cookies _ga and _ga_<ID>, which last up to two years; before that, neither is set. The choice is recorded in your browser's local storage under the key analytics-consent, not in a cookie.

You can change your analytics choice at any time. Google's own terms are in its privacy policy, and Google offers a browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics on all sites.

Outbound links

When you click a link to a VPN provider, you leave Bordermark and that provider's own privacy policy applies. Some outbound links are affiliate links, which may set a cookie on the provider's side so a subscription can be attributed to us; see our affiliate disclosure. We have no control over third-party sites and encourage you to read their policies.

Your choices

You can browse Bordermark without providing any personal information, block cookies in your browser, and unsubscribe from updates with one click. For any privacy question, email [email protected].