Effective Date: 01.01.2025
At BitGenArt, protecting your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website: https://bitgenart.com.
1. Who We Are
Welcome to BitGenArt, an aspiring IT company driven by innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional digital solutions. Founded by a passionate freelance web developer, our mission is to transform ideas into reality by offering cutting-edge web development, software solutions, and IT services tailored to meet diverse needs.
We are dedicated to building a reputation as a reliable partner in the tech industry, continually evolving to provide the best in technology, creativity, and functionality.
Our website address is: https://bitgenart.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide, such as:
- Name, email address, and contact details when subscribing to newsletters or filling out forms.
- Comments submitted via our website’s comment forms.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected information includes:
- Device Data: Browser type, operating system, and IP address.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and timestamps.
2.3 Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data provided in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
- An anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. Gravatar’s Privacy Policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
- Approved comments may display your profile picture in the context of your comment.
2.4 Media
If you upload images to our website:
- Avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors may download and extract it.
2.5 Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Examples include:
- If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Temporary cookies may determine if your browser accepts cookies. These are discarded when you close your browser.
- Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks with “Remember Me”). Screen options cookies last for one year.
For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy page.
2.6 Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as though you visited the other website directly.
These external websites may:
- Collect your data.
- Use cookies and third-party tracking.
- Monitor your interactions with the content, including if you’re logged into their site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send newsletters and updates with your consent.
- To analyze website performance and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing of Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it:
- With Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, or other website-related services.
- For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws or protect our rights.
- Password Reset Requests: Your IP address may be included in password reset emails.
5. Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline follow-up comment approvals.
- For registered users, personal information is stored in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information (except usernames).
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request to:
- Receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Delete any personal data we hold about you (excluding data retained for legal or administrative purposes).
To exercise these rights, contact us at menaka@bitgenart.com.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to safeguard your data. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe we have, please contact us to have it removed.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing any information.
10. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
11. Amendments to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be indicated by the Effective Date at the top of this page.
12. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
BitGenArt
Email: menaka@bitgenart.com