Introduction
Our website address is https://ccab.dev, and throughout this document it may be referred to by different terms such as “we”, “our”, “this”, “the website”, etc. On the other hand, when we talk about “users”, “visitors” or “you” we refer to anyone who visits this website. Finally, when we talk in terms of “services” we refer to any service that can be accessed on this website by the users.
The privacy of the users of this website is important to us. This privacy policy has been written with the intention of being simple and accessible to everyone.
This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and disclosed when you visit this website.
This website is operated by CodeCraft and Beyond (SURL).
Consent
By accessing our website and/or any of its services you accept this Privacy Policy, the Terms of Use and the licenses applied to the content.
Every time you visit this website, use any of its services, or voluntarily provide us with information of any kind, you are consenting to it being collected and used by us to provide you with the requested services, or for statistical purposes.
Information we collect
Personal Data
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when you leave a comment, such as your name, email address, and website. You may opt-in to saving this information in cookies so you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you choose to register on our website, we will also store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can see, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except you cannot change your username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Usage data
Only non-personal, non-identifiable and anonymized information is collected through Umami analytics services, for traffic and statistical purposes.
Umami is self-hosted on the same server this website is located (server provided by BeHostings), it is an open source project, and in their documentation they claim to comply with the GDPR and CCPA. This means that all data collected about you for usage purposes is anonymized, and furthermore, it is not shared with third parties. Data collected includes, but is not limited to:
- Browser type (Firefox, Chrome, etc.).
- Type of operating system (Linux, Windows, etc.).
- Device type (Desktop, Phone, etc.).
- Visitor’s country (IP address is not collected).
Furthermore, each time a user access this website a record with the following format is recorder (due to the use of Nginx)
127.0.0.0 - - [18/Dec/2023:00:00:38 +0000] "GET /paperMod/commit/layouts/_default/terms.htm?id=3c14c3cb4ba6997c3bac3ff4182e59ef1f33f>
Of course the IP address (first field) is the user’s. This record is completely removed after 14 days.
We do our best to respect the privacy and protect the data of each person who visits this website and its associated services, however, we are not responsible for unauthorized access, for errors in the software used, or for any other matter that may expose the collected data. By visiting this website you acknowledge and accept the risk that one of these events may occur.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s website. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every website you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our website: This includes using your information to allow you to leave comments and participate in other interactive features of our website.
- To provide customer support: We may use your information to respond to your inquiries and requests.
- To improve our website: We may use your information to analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve the content and functionality of our website.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
- To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
- To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us.
- To provide you with notices about your account and/or subscription, including expiration and renewal notices.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you leave a comment on our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
- Legitimate interests: We may process your data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website and protecting against fraud.
- Legal obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to legal requests from authorities.
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.
Also, we may disclose your personal data in the following circumstances:
- Disclosure for Law Enforcement: We may disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transaction: If we or our subsidiaries are involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred.
- Service Providers: We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (“Service Providers”), provide Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services or assist us in analysing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- To protect our rights and interests: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, and safety, as well as the rights, property, and safety of others.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
We will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Security
The security of your data is important to us, but please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights, covered by the GDPR:
- Right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
- Right to rectification: You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
- Right of restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
- Right to data portability: You have the right to be provided with a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format.
- Right to withdraw consent: You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests. We may not be able to provide service without some necessary data.
You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18.
If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.