1. Who we are
Welcome to lebarty.bongchong.com (referred to as “we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://lebarty.bongchong.com. By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of your data in accordance with this policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue the use of our website.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information from users, including:
2.1. Personal Identification Information
- Examples: Name, email address, phone number, IP address, and location data (if provided voluntarily).
- Collection Methods: Directly from users when they register, comment, fill out forms, or interact with our website features.
2.2. Non-Personal Identification Information
- Examples: Browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and interaction data.
- Collection Methods: Automatically collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
2.3. User-Generated Content
- Examples: Comments, uploaded media, profile details, and other information you choose to share or make public.
- Collection Methods: When you engage with interactive elements such as comments, uploads, and form submissions.
3. Use of Your Information
We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes:
3.1. Providing and Managing Services
- To manage your account, including creating and managing your user profile.
- To enable commenting, posting, and other interactive features.
3.2. Improving User Experience
- To personalize your experience, such as remembering your preferences and enhancing site functionality.
- To gather feedback and insights on how users interact with our site, enabling us to improve our services.
3.3. Communications and Notifications
- To send important updates such as password reset emails, site changes, or policy updates.
- To respond to inquiries or requests made through contact forms.
3.4. Legal Compliance and Security
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, spam, and other malicious actions.
- To comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety and integrity of our site and users.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information.
4.1. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality (e.g., remembering login information and language preferences). These are always active.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to improve the site and collect anonymized data about visitor interactions. These cookies help us optimize content and layout.
- Functional Cookies: Used to remember choices users make, like form inputs or past interactions, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Third-Party Cookies: May be set by services like Google Analytics or embedded content providers. These may track your activity across sites.
4.2. Managing Cookies
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
For detailed information on managing and disabling cookies, please refer to your browser’s support documentation:
- Chrome: Manage Cookies
- Firefox: Manage Cookies
- Safari: Manage Cookies
5. Comments and User-Generated Content
When visitors leave comments or other content on the site:
- We collect data such as the comment content, the user’s name, email address, and (if applicable) their website link.
- We also capture the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection and moderation.
- If you choose to use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Comments and other user-generated content are stored indefinitely, unless you request their deletion (see Section 10). We reserve the right to remove content deemed inappropriate or that violates our terms.
6. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website:
- Ensure that images do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location information from uploaded images.
- We cannot be held responsible if this data is exposed through user-uploaded media.
7. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites
Our site may contain embedded content such as videos, articles, and images from third-party websites like YouTube, Imgur, Instagram, and others. This embedded content functions as if you visited the third-party website directly.
These websites may:
- Collect data about you, use their own cookies, and track your interaction with their content.
- Monitor your engagement with their content, particularly if you are logged into those platforms.
Lebarty.bongchong.com does not have control over third-party websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies when engaging with their content.
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We only share data under the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers (e.g., spam detection services) to support our website’s functionality.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal proceedings, or to protect our rights and the safety of users.
- Password Reset Requests: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to enhance security.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information, including:
- Encryption: Data transfer between your device and our site is encrypted using SSL technology.
- Access Controls: We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and monitor for potential vulnerabilities.
However, please note that no transmission method over the Internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we do our utmost to protect your information.
10. Data Retention
10.1. Comments and User Accounts
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely unless you request their deletion.
- User profiles are retained as long as the account remains active. Inactive accounts may be deleted after 360 days, unless retention is necessary for legal or administrative reasons.
10.2. Request for Data Deletion
- If you wish to delete your account or any personal information we hold, contact us at [email protected]. Please note that we may retain some data if it is required for legal obligations or site security.
11. Your Rights Over Your Data
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights over your personal information, such as:
- Access: The right to request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification: The right to request corrections or updates to your information.
- Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Objection: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, or automated decision-making.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the time frames mandated by applicable laws.
12. International Data Transfers
Our servers may be located outside your country of residence. By using our site, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in these locations. We apply appropriate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers, to ensure your information is protected.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the “Last Updated” date clearly indicated.
Last Updated: 20-October-2024
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and professionally.