Effective Date: 9/15/24
Last Updated: 9/15/24
At TruBytes.tech, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard your data. By using our website (https://trubytes.tech), you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://trubytes.tech. We provide technology solutions and resources, prioritizing the privacy of our visitors and users.
Information We Collect
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form (name, email address, and comment content). Additionally, we collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
We may use a hashed version of your email address to check if you are using the Gravatar service, which displays profile pictures next to your comments. The Gravatar privacy policy can be found here: [https://automattic.com/privacy/](https://automattic.com/privacy/). Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public.
2. Media
If you upload images to our website, ensure that the images do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the website. To protect your privacy, we recommend removing such data before uploading.
Cookies
1. Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience, so you won’t need to re-enter your details for future comments. These cookies are stored for one year.
2. Login and Session Cookies
– When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is created to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
– If you log in, we will set up cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen option cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” will extend your login for two weeks. Upon logging out, these cookies will be removed.
– If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser to record the post ID of the article. This cookie expires after 24 hours.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from external websites behaves as if the visitor has directly accessed the external website. These sites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content, especially if you are logged in to those websites.
How We Use Your Data
We collect and use your data to enhance your experience on our website, ensure security, and provide relevant content and services. Specifically, your data helps us:
– Facilitate interactions (e.g., comments) on the site.
– Store user preferences through cookies.
– Detect and prevent spam or malicious activities.
– Deliver personalized content and improve the user experience.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data in certain situations:
– Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
– Password Reset Requests: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Data Retention
– Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments without moderation delays.
– Registered Users: For users who register on our site, we store the personal information they provide in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. You may also request that we erase any personal data we hold, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to ensure platform security and usability. Data may also be processed by third-party services we use to operate our website.
Security of Your Data
We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Significant changes will be posted on our website with a clear notification.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected]