Effective Date: September 23, 2024

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We collect personal information you provide, such as:

• Registration Information: Name, email, phone number, job title, and company details when you create an account or register for services.
• Transaction Information: Payment details like billing address and credit card information when purchasing services.
• Comments: If you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
  • Gravatar: If using Gravatar, an anonymized hash may be sent to Gravatar to verify if you’re using the service. Their Privacy Policy is available here.
• Job Applications: Resume, employment history, and other details if you apply for a job.

B. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information through cookies and log files, such as:

• IP Address and Browser Details: Includes your IP, browser type, operating system, and timestamps.
• Cookies: To track your preferences, facilitate login, and provide an enhanced user experience.

C. Media

• If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data from images on the Site.

2. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance user experience and for analytics purposes. Examples include:

• Login Cookies: Store login information and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days; if you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks.
• Comment Cookies: Save your details for future comments, lasting one year.
• Post Edit Cookies: When editing or publishing content, a cookie with the post ID is saved, expiring in one day.

You can manage cookies via browser settings, but note that disabling cookies may limit site functionality.

3. Embedded Content

Our Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions with embedded content.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for:

• Service Provision: To operate and maintain services.
• Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing service updates.
• Marketing: With your consent, we may send promotional material.
• Spam Detection: Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners like Eccentex for service delivery.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law.
• Password Reset: Your IP address will be included in password reset emails.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Comments: Retained indefinitely, including metadata, to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments.
• User Profiles: For registered users, personal information is stored in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete this data anytime, except your username.

7. Your Rights

You can:

• Request Access: Obtain an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request Deletion: Ask us to delete any personal data we hold, unless required for legal or security purposes.

8. California Privacy Rights

Under CCPA, California residents have additional rights:

• Categories of Personal Information: We collect identifiers, internet activity, inference data, and other related data as discussed above.
• Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell personal information.
• Individual Rights: You can request access to, deletion of, or information on the use of your personal data.
• Do Not Track Signals: We do not currently respond to browser-based “Do Not Track” signals.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

9. Nevada Privacy Rights

Nevada residents can request to opt out of the sale of their personal information by emailing [Insert Contact Email]. While we do not sell personal information, we will retain your request for future consideration.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to secure your personal information, including encryption and secure access protocols. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

11. Modifications to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant updates will be communicated through the Site.