Privacy Policy

Website: https://boynbean.store

At BoynBean, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is https://boynbean.store. By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:

  • The data entered in the comment form.
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to detect spam.
  • An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you are using their service. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
  • After approval, your profile picture will be publicly visible next to your comment.

b. Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract location details from images.

c. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience.

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
  • When visiting our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie is removed when you close your browser.
  • If you log in, several cookies are set to save login information and screen preferences:
    • Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”).
    • Screen options cookies last one year.
    • Logging out removes login cookies.
  • If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved in your browser to store the post ID of the edited article. This cookie expires after one day.

d. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you had visited the external website. These third-party websites may:

  • Collect data about you.
  • Use cookies.
  • Track your interaction with their content.
    If you are logged into those websites, they may monitor your activity.

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect your data to:
✅ Improve website functionality and user experience.
✅ Detect and prevent spam and fraudulent activity.
✅ Respond to inquiries, comments, and requests.
✅ Manage user accounts and support services.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of follow-up comments.
  • For registered users, we store their personal information in their account profile.
    • Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time (except for their username).
    • Website administrators can also access and manage user information.

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:

  • A copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Data deletion (excluding data required for legal, administrative, or security purposes).

To request data access or deletion, please contact us at contact@boynbean.store.

7. Where Your Data is Sent

  • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
  • We take reasonable security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
📧 contact@boynbean.store

By using BoynBean, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.