At BUM BUM, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways when you use our website:
- Comments: When you leave comments on our site, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, such as your name and email address. Additionally, your IP address and browser user agent string are collected to help us detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be used to check if you’re using the Gravatar service for your profile picture. You can find the Gravatar service privacy policy here: Link to Gravatar Privacy Policy.
- Media: If you upload images to our website, we recommend avoiding images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). This data can be downloaded by anyone who visits the website.
- Cookies: We use cookies to store information about your preferences and visits to our website. These cookies can be used for various purposes, such as remembering your login information, saving your comment details for future use, and understanding how visitors interact with our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Improve our website and services based on user behavior and preferences.
- Respond to your comments and inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
- Prevent spam and enhance website security.
Data Sharing and Third-Party Access
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following situations:
- When required by law to comply with legal obligations or respond to court orders.
- For spam detection purposes, we may share limited information with third-party services.
Embedded Content
Articles on our site may include embedded content from other websites, such as videos or social media posts. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. Their privacy policies will govern how they handle your information.
Data Retention
We retain comments and their metadata indefinitely to facilitate automatic approval of follow-up comments. For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their user profiles.
Your Rights
You have the right to request an exported file of your personal data or ask for the erasure of your personal data. This excludes any data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Please review it regularly for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.