This policy describes the types of information this website may collect from you or that you may provide on the bournbenthos.com website, and the practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Automatic collection of information

When you visit this website, the servers automatically record information that your browser sends. This data may include information such as your device's IP address, browser type and version, operating system types and version, language preferences, the webpage you were visiting before you came to this website, pages of this website that you visit, time spent on those pages, information you search for on this website, access times and dates, and other statistics.

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.

Contact forms

When visitors utilize the contact form on this website, we collect the data you enter in the form, including names, email addresses, and the content of the message, as well as your device's IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

Cookies

Similar to other ecommerce websites, this site uses "cookies" and other technologies to collect information and enhance features and functionality. A cookie is information stored on your computer by your web browser. They allow functions such as keeping items in your shopping cart between visits or provide you with a more personalized user experience. You have the ability to disable cookies through the Help section of most browsers or by using a browser add-on. However, we recommend you leave cookies turned on so you can take advantage of some of the features such as adding items to your cart, proceeding to checkout, or using services that require you to sign in.

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.

This website may engage in affiliate marketing, through which tracking links are embedded into the site. If you click a link to an affiliate partner, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for the purposes of commissions.

We may use cookies to collect, store, and track information for security and personalization, to operate the website, and for statistical purposes. This website may also partner with selected third-party vendors such as Google Analytics to allow tracking technologies and remarketing services on this website through the use of cookies. This data may be used to analyze and track visitors' use of this website, determine the popularity of certain content, and better understand online activity. By accessing this website, you consent to the collection and use of your information by these third-party vendors. It is recommended that you review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions. This website does not transfer personal information to these third-party vendors.

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.

Payment processing

In the case of services requiring payment, you may need to provide your credit card details or other payment account information, which will be used solely for processing payments. This website uses third-party payment processors to assist in processing your payment information securely. This website shares payment data with these payment processors only to the extent necessary for the purposes of processing your payments, refunding such payments, and dealing with complaints and queries related to such payments and refunds. These payment processors may collect some personal information from you which allows them to process your payments. It is recommended that you review their respective privacy policies. The privacy policy for Stripe is available here: Privacy Policy (stripe.com). The privacy policy for Paypal is available here: PayPal.

Social media features

This website may include social media features, such as Facebook and Twitter buttons. These features may collect your IP address, what page you are visiting on this website, and may set a cookie to enable these features to function properly. Social media features are hosted either by their respective providers or directly on this website. Your interactions with these social media features are governed by the privacy policy of the respective providers.

Email marketing

This website offers electronic newsletters to which you may voluntarily subscribe at any time. We are committed to keeping your email address confidential and will not disclose your email address to any third parties except for the purposes of utilizing a third-party provider to send such emails. All emails sent from this website will clearly state who the email is from and provide clear information on how to contact the sender. You may choose to stop receiving our newsletter or marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these emails or by contacting us. However, you will still receive essential transactional emails.

Affiliate links and links to other resources

This website contains links to other resources that are not owned or controlled by this site. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other resources or third parties. You are encouraged to be aware of when you leave this website and to read the privacy statements of each resource that may collect personal information.

This website may link to relevant and trusted affiliate partners. If a visitor clicks an affiliate link and purchases a product or service from any of these affiliate sites, Bourn Benthos, LLC may receive a small commission at no additional cost to the visitor. By clicking a link to an affiliate partner, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for the purposes of commissions.

Who we share your data with

Depending on the requested service or as necessary to complete any transaction, this website may share your information with the contracted companies and service providers relied upon to assist in the operation of this website and whose privacy policies are consistent with the policy laid out in this document.

Service providers are not authorized to use or disclose your information except as necessary to perform services on behalf of this website. Service providers are given only the information they need in order to perform their designated functions, and this website does not authorize them to use or disclose any of the provided information for their own marketing or other purposes.

This website may also disclose any personal information collected if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with legal processes, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

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 this website, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their own personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

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.

Additional information

How we protect your data

This website secures information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards in an effort to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and disclosure of personal information in our custody. However, no data transmission over the internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

While this website strives to protect your personal information, you acknowledge that (i) there are security and privacy limitations of the internet which are beyond our control; (ii) the security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and this website cannot be guaranteed; and (iii) any such information and data may be viewed or tampered with in transit by a third party, despite best efforts.

As the security of personal information depends in part on the security of the device you use to communicate with this website and the security you use to protect your credentials, please take appropriate measures to protect this information.

What data breach procedures we have in place

In the event the administrators of this website become aware that the security of this site has been compromised or visitors' personal information has been disclosed to unrelated third parties as a result of external activity, including but not limited to security attacks or fraud, we reserve the right to take reasonably appropriate measures, including but not limited to investigation and reporting, as well as notification to and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. In the event of a data breach, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals if we believe there is a reasonable risk of harm to the visitor as a result of the breach or if notice is otherwise required by law. When we do, we will post a notice on the website and send you an email.

Changes and amendments

The administrators of this website reserve the right to modify this policy or its terms at any time at our discretion. When this occurs, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We may also provide notice to you in other ways at our discretion, such as through the contact information you have provided.

Acceptance of this policy

You acknowledge that you have read this policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. By accessing and using this website and submitting your information, you agree to be bound by this policy. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this policy, you are not authorized to access or use this website.

Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this policy, the information we hold about you, or if you wish to exercise your rights, we encourage you to contact us via email using the address below:

bournbenthos@gmail.com

We will attempt to resolve complaints and disputes and make every reasonable effort to honor your wish to exercise your rights as quickly as possible and within the timescales provided by applicable data protection laws.

This document was last updated on May 8, 2022